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  • Is your home pet-friendly this winter? Image

    With the freezing temperatures and sporadic snowfall we've been experiencing lately, most of us will have taken pains to ensure that our homes are snug and warm so we protect ourselves against winter chill. However, it's worth remembering that the precautions we take to keep our houses and flats nice and cosy can in fact end up being hazardous to o...

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  • Cat found 150 miles from home after going missing for three years Image

    In a story that would make for a thrilling Disney film, a 12-year-old tabby cat has been found in Cardiff after going missing from Stoke-on-Trent way back in 2009. As Wales Online reports, the feline was found by Lawrence Gwynn, who noticed the moggy on his doorstep in the Welsh capital last summer. Being a self-confessed cat lover, Lawrence decide...

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  • Top tips for car travel with cats Image

    Top tips for car travel with cats

    30 January 2013 (Last Updated: 24 April 2024) - by in Cat Health & Wellbeing News

    Like it or not, at some point in their lives most cats will have to experience a car journey, whether it's several hours on the road to a holiday destination or a whiz round the corner to the vet. And while some moggies may be completely unbothered by the experience of car travel, others may get a little bit nervous on the road, so it is worth taki...

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  • Pay attention to your cat's eyes and skin Image

    All cat owners want their moggies to live happy and healthy lives but since our pets can't talk sometimes it's hard to tell when they're feeling under the weather. Which is why it's so important that owners keep a close eye on their pets for signs of illness or injury, so they can get their cat the veterinary care they need if and when necessary. A...

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  • Be prepared for a feline emergency Image

    Although they rely on us for cat food, grooming and affection, in general moggies are very independent animals that cause little trouble and are very good at taking care of themselves. However, on the rare occasions that they're sick or injured cats are very dependent on humans, so it is vital that all cat owners prepare themselves for such eventua...

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  • Cat cafe to help London commuters unwind Image

    All cat owners will know just how wonderful it is to be greeted by their feline friend when they get home from work or to curl up on the sofa with their moggie for a relaxing night in. Even something as simple as feeding your feline their cat food or giving them a gentle groom can be a rewarding experience. But for some people - particularly those...

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  • Vet campaigns for 'bitter' anti-freeze to protect cats Image

    With the temperature hovering only just above freezing and set to drop further over the next few weeks, many people will soon be reaching for the anti-freeze in the mornings for their car engine and windscreen. But while this product might be very useful to car owners, it can be fatal to cats and other animals who are attracted to the liquid by its...

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  • Exercise is vital for your cat's emotional wellbeing Image

    We all know that if we want our feline to lose weight, then it's important to take a good look at their diet and ensure they are not being fed too much or the wrong type of cat food. However, when it comes to their pet losing a few pounds, many cat owners seem to forget that other essential component of weight loss: exercise. "Getting your cat more...

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  • Top tips to help your cat lose weight Image

    Although most pet owners will hate to admit it, many domestic cats nowadays are carrying a little more weight than is healthy for their size and lifestyle. But with feline obesity proving to be an increasing problem in the UK, it's important that cat owners act now if they feel that their pet is overweight and take steps to help them slim down. "Th...

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  • Sphynx cats are found to be the friendliest felines Image

    While many cat owners have loving and affectionate pets, others share their homes with more aloof felines that only come indoors to snooze and eat their cat food before skulking off with a flick of the tail. And although owners tend to love their pets whatever their personality, it turns out people may be able to avoid taking home an ill-tempered c...

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