A Michael Broad Blog
It was announced on television this evening, 6th February 2013, that all dogs in the UK must be microchipped by April 2016. Many dog owners already do it voluntarily and it has been obligatory in Northern Ireland for about year. This is quite a dramatic change in pet ownership in the United Kingdom. The …
The Swiss newspapers have informed us that the Swiss fur trade has been banned from Jan 1st 2013 but some trade continues. Marc very kindly told me about this important event. It is important because, as I understand it, Switzerland, surprisingly, is the centre of the fur trade in Europe. Worldwide, China is the …
This is a page on cat food facts written for children or anyone who wants to read straightforward English. The ideal cat food is a mouse. All cat food that is made in factories and sold on supermarket shelves should be made up of the same basic nutrients that are in a mouse. A …
A video of Red, a loved, red tabby cat who died too soon. He was loved by Marc. Marc contributes to this site by making interesting and useful comments. This video was made by me as a thank you. Marc will no doubt make some comments to fill out the story of his beloved …
Euthanising your cat at the right time and for the right reasons is a good thing. It is kind, gentle and proper cat caretaking. A lot people would love to have the same opportunity for themselves! However, there is one uncomfortable aspect of euthanasia that has to be recognised. It is when you have …
Teddy, a male cat with a pointed coat and a strong masculine face, had been run over by a couple of kids on bicycles. His caretaker and owner, Margrit Coates had sensed what had happened after Teddy had raced out of the garden and through a hedge. His back legs seemed paralysed. Margrit gently …
If you want to work in a more focused and therefore more productive manner, look at some cute kitten pictures beforehand. Cuteness creates a more positive mentality, which in turn allows the mind to become more focused. That seems to be the conclusion of a Japanese study. The question I would ask is, “how …
This is a little cat food tip. It is about how to save money on cat food. I wasn’t sure whether to write about it because it may not apply to that many cats. However, I believe it does apply to most cats who eat wet food (all cats should eat wet food as …
