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20Jul

Life Stages of a Cat

Cats can live amazingly long lives; up to 25 years! Cats go through many different stages throughout their life, from a tiny, playful kitten, to a confident, adult cat. Your cat’s requirements will change as they grow older and go through the five different life stages; kitten, junior, young adult, mature adult, and senior. Each stage has different health and behavioural needs that will require attention. In this article, we’ll bring you through the different phases in your cat’s life, talk...

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12Jul

Choosing a Collar for your Cat

It can be tricky finding a collar for your cat, especially for adult cats who may never have worn a collar before. If your cat is an outdoor feline who loves to explore, it’s important to give them a collar and ID tag should they ever go missing. Even if your cat primarily stays indoors, if they ever do accidentally wander off, someone may think your cat is a stray and take her to a rescue shelter. With an ID...

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02Jul

Choosing a Cat Litter

One of the most important things on your to-do list as a cat-parent is choosing the right litter for your kitty. Sounds easy, right? With many different options and a wide variety of choice available, picking a litter can often seem like a formidable task. Finding the right cat litter is important as it can help reduce feline stress and prevent litter box issues like urinating outside of the litter box. The last thing you want is for your cat to...

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09Mar

How to spot fleas on your dog or cat

How to Spot Fleas on Your Dog or Cat – and how to get rid of them! Fleas are tiny yet nasty bugs that like to live in your pet’s coat and feed off his blood from sucking it through the skin. Doesn’t sound too great does it? In this blog post we’re going to help you spot the signs of fleas on your dog or cat, show you how to get rid of them, and stop them from coming back! Top...

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05Feb

5 Easy Tips for Choosing the Right Pet Food

5 Easy Tips for Choosing the Right Food for Your Cat or Dog Choosing a food for your dog or cat will need some careful consideration, but with our Top 5 Tips, we will help you choose the right pet food every time. 1. Choose a Food That Suits Your Pet's Age The age of your pet is a vital factor when choosing her food. Under 1 year, and your puppy or kitten will be growing rapidly and will needs lots of nutrients...

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01Feb

What Should I feed My Cat?

What Should I Feed My Cat? I often get asked what is the best cat food so in this blog post, I'm going to help you understand the differences in your cat's different life-stages, and the things you should consider when choosing the best food for your cat. Your cat could live for up to 25 years so it's important that as your cat advances throughout her life-stages that her diet is adjusted to suit her varying nutritional needs. There is a...

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29Jan

How to Get Your Cat to Exercise

How to Get Your Cat to Exercise! Regular exercise is essential to help keep your cat fit and healthy, and is critical to preventing your kitty from gaining excessive weight. If your cat has a body condition score of 6-7, introducing more activity into her day is going to be an essential part of getting her back to a healthy weight. Indoor vs. Outdoor Cats Outdoor cats tend to be more active than their indoor siblings, which will typically mean that they will...

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25Jan

Body Condition Score for Cats

What is Your Cat's Body Condition Score, and how you can check it at home? The Body Condition Score is an international scale, widely used to assess whether or not your cat is under weight, over weight, or at an ideal level. In this post, we talk you though the scale, from 1-9, and with the help of Veterinarian Carol Doyle, show you how you can assess your cat's Body Condition Score at home. The Body Condition Score is the first assessment...

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21Jan

Preventing Weight Gain in Your Cat

 Preventing Your Cat from Gaining Excessive Weight Too much food compared to the actual energy needed is typically the cause of weight gain in cats. So how much is too much? Every cat is different, but your cat’s food requirements will be influenced by their age; activity level and lifestyle. 1. Choosing The Right Cat Food For Your Cat Not all cat foods are the same and choosing the right food for your cat’s life stage is the first step to preventing obesity....

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