Cats have one interest, activity and pastime: hunting, which is a weakness in the human environment

Cat with nothing to do

It is going to sound a bit weird to state this but it does affect the quality of life of the domestic cats. Let’s think about it. We, humans, have a range of interests and therefore a range of things that we can do. This is useful to us. If, for example, the weather …

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How online social media can harm the human-cat relationship going forward

Teenage girl on social media

There is yet another report in online news media today about how teenagers can spend nine hours a day engrossed in online social media which can fuel depression and self-consciousness. Both depression and the very fact that teenagers spend such a long time on smartphones using social media websites is likely to negatively impact …

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What is something people do with their cats that they should absolutely not be doing?

Things you should not do to your cat

What is something people do with their cats that they should absolutely not be doing? There is more than one thing and therefore, in order of importance, I would highlight the following things which should not be done to domestic cats. The first and most important point is going to upset millions of Americans …

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You’re a coward if you leave the room when your cat is being euthanized?

Last moments of a cat before euthanasia

Ninety percent of cat and dog owners leave the vet’s consulting room when their companion animal is being euthanised at the end of their life. Are we all cowards? I couldn’t stay in the room myself but I didn’t feel like a coward. Perhaps I am wrong. Although my girlfriend, who my cat knew …

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Is the BRAN test suitable for a veterinarian’s client?

Cat at veterinarian's

Doctors’ patients should question their doctor on the drugs and treatments offered using the BRAN test. The aim is to reduce overmedication and decrease interventions. GP patients like to come away with something when they visit their GP’s surgery. Often it is antibiotics which are inappropriate but some need to be more inquisitive and …

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