Almonds are one of my favourite foods. They taste delicious and are packs with minerals, healthy fats and other nutrients, making them a wholesome snack… for humans. For cats, they’re less beneficial. Almonds aren’t poisonous to cats (although bitter almonds do contain small amounts of cyanide), but they’re not something your feline friend should be …
Anyone who’s ever lost a beloved pet knows the heartache that parting from their companion can bring. The idea that they might be waiting for us in Heaven is a very comforting thought for many people. The question of whether our cats — not to mention dogs, horses and other animal friends — go to …
Cats can be elegant and beautiful creatures, blessing your home with their grace and charm. They can also bless your home with other, less pleasant things. Cats urinate around the home for a number of reasons: they haven’t quite got the hang of the litter-box yet, they have medical or psychological problems that cause them …
The Bible is surprisingly light on the subject of cats. Domestic cats aren’t discussed at all, although there are a few mentions of wildcats and several of leopards and lions. This shouldn’t be seen as reflecting negatively on cats, of course; it’s simply that in the times and places that the Bible was set down, …
Back when I still allowed my cats into my bedroom, I would often wake up to find myself staring into the wide orange eyes of my British Shorthair tom, who had evidently been gazing down at me as slept. He still does the same thing if I doze off in my armchair. This behaviour is …
If there’s one thing cats love to do, it’s to try and steal food that’s meant for humans. This is understandable; after all, if they see you eating something then it must be good, right? Unfortunately, a lot of human food is unhealthy for cats. Some are downright dangerous, producing serious ill-effects. Baked good such …
Cats, for all the docility and affection they may display, are consummate predators. Virtually any species smaller than they are sets off those hair-trigger hunting instincts. This can be difficult for a loving cat owner to reconcile: the cuddly, purring bundle of fur who provides so much love and comfort indoors, versus the hungry savage …
Internal parasites of one kind or another are something that every cat owner must be aware of. Worms are transmitted through contact with parasite eggs or something that contains them, such as infected faeces. Your cat can pick up worms from a number of sources: from other animals, from fleas, or by eating wild prey …
It can be tricky to tell the difference between male and female cats without peeking under the hood, as it were. Sometimes you don’t have an opportunity to sex a cat by looking at the genitals. Although it’s not an exact science, its possible to tell the difference between male and female cats by other …
“Domestic shorthair” is a rather vague term. It doesn’t refer to a specific breed, like Oriental Shorthair or British Shorthair. Instead, it’s more of a blanket term covering any cat with short hair and no known pedigree. Some domestic shorthairs are simply mixed-breed moggies. Others may be crossed with recognisable breeds like the Siamese or …
The domestic shorthair cat is the backbone of the feline population in many countries. The term applies to any cat with short hair and no specific pedigree. The term can also cover some mixed-breed cats, ones that have cross-bred with cats like the British Shorthair. The average lifespan of a domestic shorthair is about 13 …
Worms – internal parasites – are common in cats. They’re usually picked up when your pet roams outdoors. While a worm infestation is easy to resolve with proper treatment, the effects can be very unpleasant. Cats with worms tend to develop irritation of their sensitive hindquarters, which they may then drag on the floor. They’re …
The term “domestic shorthair” covers a multitude of different cats. It’s an umbrella term covering all cats that have short hair but don’t belong to a specific breed. This can include everything from moggies of no known heritage to mixed-breed cats who have a known breed or two in their ancestry. A domestic shorthair could …
