What affects us affects cats
Roses are not poisonous to cats neither are they poisonous to dogs or horses. They are non-toxic. I’m referring to the Rosa species in the family: Rosaceae. Although they are not toxic chemically, eating them may result in discomfort because of a stomach upset together with perhaps, diarrhoea and vomiting. Plants Poisonous to Cats …
Retired people who are concerned cat owners are perhaps potentially the ideal in terms of creating an environment for a cat which is the most likely to please them. This is because retired people are more likely to naturally create a world which is full of routines. Often retired people do the same things …
I set out some key parts only of the New Zealand Animal Welfare Act 1999 here as they relate to the welfare of domestic cats in general. In other words, they concern people who keep domestic cats. New Zealand’s SPCA tells us that the Animal Welfare Act 1999 (The Act) provides the law on …
This cute tabby cat in this equally cute YouTube video from the Philippines wants to curl up on the papers that this guy wants to work on and as usual the kitten is very persistent. One of the great qualities of the domestic cat is their persistence which is why they get their way …
I’m going to refer to cats more than other animals but of course sentence applies to any animal. What is sentience? It is the ability to feel and experience emotions, both positive and negative. Cats and other animals can experience pain and joy. It is central to our relationship with animals and to the …
Larry is a celebrity cat. He is well known internationally. His official workplace and residence are 10 Downing Street, the heart of the British government in the workplace of the Prime Minister. It is my belief that his upkeep is paid for, like his predecessors since 1929, by the staff at 10 Downing Street. …
Today, a month after the event, this story is still all over the news media. It is the story of five conjoined kittens born at an Arizona animal rescue: Little Whiskers Animal Rescue in Maricopa. They were connected by the skin of their belly and one had to lose a leg in order to …
I have always believed that we don’t give enough credence to the possibility that the size difference between humans and domestic cats can make them feel vulnerable and potentially fearful depending on their confidence levels. I believe that this size difference is a major underlying factor in the quality of our relationship. It’s a …
