Owner Guides

Cats have a lot of beautiful features, with their eyes being one of the most fascinating. When looking at your pet’s eyes, you may find yourself wondering “do cats have eyelashes?“ There has been a lot of debate throughout history on whether or not cats have eyelashes. While you may not be able to see […]

Maybe you’re about to adopt a rescue cat, or maybe your cat is getting older and you’re noticing some behavioral changes. If you find yourself wondering ‘do cats have a good memory?’ then we have the answers for you! Cats have consistently been found to perform well on tests of long- and short-term memory as

Some cats purr when they are happy, while others seem to do it when they are ready to pounce. This leads often-exasperated owners to wonder ‘Why is my cat purring so loudly?’ Cats purr loudly to express contentedness, to calm their nerves before aggression, and even purr to help with their breathing, manage pain, and

A cat’s tail is one of its most prominent physical traits. It has a bushy, long, and flexible appearance. Due to this adaptability, many cat owners question if their cats have bones in their tails? Cats, surprisingly, do have bones in their tails. The tail is an extension of the spine and is an essential feature

Cats come in many different shapes, sizes, and breeds, but many of their adorable features are commonly shared amongst all cats. One such feature that baffles many cat parents is the area around their eyes; for instance, do cats have eyebrows? Cats don’t have eyebrows as humans do, but they do have brow bones. This

Friction between cats and dogs is so common, people often assume it’s inevitable. In fact, cats and dogs can get along just fine with the right support. Most of the scuffles I see between dogs and cats aren’t down to aggression or ill-intent on the part of either animal, but rather a failure in communication.

As a life-long cat owner (well, nearly — my family got their first cat when I was about a year old), I’m familiar with the wide range of vocalisations that a cat can produce. Someone who’s only recently started sharing their life with a cat might be a bit surprised when the cat starts to

There’s a reason that “fighting like cat and dog” is a popular phrase. The two species are famous for not getting along, to the point where their antagonism has been turned into a proverb. This can be a big problem for a loving pet owner who just wants their pets to get along. There’s nothing

Caring for multiple animals in the same home can mean preparing for all kinds of interactions, some of them highly surprising. It’s important to be ready to handle anything that might arise, from fights and friction to anxiety and fear. Fortunately, most multi-pet homes reach some kind of equilibrium, with animals getting along — or

I used to really love incense. I burned a different fragrance every day as a teenager, filling my room with perfumed smoke. I found it delicious, calming my mind and helping me to relax. All that stopped in my 20s, when I discovered that my incense habit might be affecting my asthma. I switched to

Vinegar has lots of uses around the home. I use it for descaling in my kitchen and bathroom; the acidic nature of vinegar means that it reacts with limescale to remove it (very effectively, I might add). It’s also great for de-scaling kettles, although you have to wash them out carefully afterwards unless you want

“Don’t let cats eat human food” is a good rule of thumb, but it can be hard to prevent your cat from occasionally grabbing a food item from time to time. In some cases, this is a cause for concern, as a lot of our food really isn’t good for cats at all. Some foods,

I’m not sure why my domestic shorthair is so fixated on syrup. I’ve owned cats with odd cravings before: there was the one who would beg for frozen peas, the one who absolutely loved plain yoghurt, and several who had to be forcibly dissuaded from trying to eat plastic grocery bags. My American Shorthair will