A Michael Broad Blog
The Sleepypod pet (cat or dog) carrier has been described as the Cadillac of cat/dog carriers. In Britain it would be called the Rolls Royce of pet carriers. There are three reasons for this label: Below is a video showing the Handilock accessory referred to above which ensures the Velcro faster can resist the …
Through one of their policewomen acting as a spokesperson, it appears that the UK police want cat owners to purchase GPS tracking collars for their cats after a spate of cat poisonings in Swindon. It seems to me, that the police want indoor/outdoor, unsupervised domestic cats to wear GPS tracking collars because it will …
This little episode in my life reminded me to be patient when buying a product for your cat. They sometimes hardly use or even ignore a carefully chosen product such as a cat bed or toy. It can be a bit dispiriting. It can be off-putting in fact. It can stop you buying nice …
This ‘ultimate cat scratcher and lounger’ gets a five-star rating from 17,000 reviews. It’s described as being a great stress reliever, great for exercise, great for healthy nails and has natural scratching benefits. It is pet friendly and earth friendly. It has multiple options for stretching, lounging and scratching and is made of strong …
There is a product on the market called Birdsbesafe®. They are fluffy cat collars in very bright colours. They are deliberately bright because songbirds see bright colours especially well. You can immediately understand the idea. The cat stalks a bird. The movement of his collar is picked up by the bird. The bird flies …
The Times calls this a ‘robot cat that will nip your fingers’. I prefer the word “nibble”. They mean different things. Nibbling is gentler and a friendly form of interaction whereas a nip is a minor bite in my book. Sorry but I think The Times got that wrong. Please click on the link …
This is a complicated subject because there are, indeed, pros and cons. Perhaps it comes down to personal choice at the end of the day and the specific purpose. However, a study by the Ohio State University in 2010 strongly concluded that cat collars are useful. An advocate of cat collars, Linda Lord DVM …
Indoor cats can benefit from a good cat stroller. This video might change your mind. I have one and it works well. The manufacturer of mine is the same as for the stroller in the video.They are good value for money (I don’t get commission). Although my cat is no longer an indoor cat. …
