I think cat-to-kid introductions are important as when they go wrong it can lead, in the worst-case scenario, to cat relinquishment. To put it another way, parents can decide to give up the new family cat to a shelter or … continue reading…
The way you pick up a cat depends upon their state of mind. Even cooperative cats might not like to be picked up. The caregiver should be aware of their cat’s preferences. They should always try and please their cat … continue reading…
An interesting study published in 2018 titled Compatibility of Cats with Children in the Family and published on Frontiers in Veterinary Science helps us understand the child-cat relationship. It is an important relationship because it can affect how a child … continue reading…
There are four recognise ways of restraining a domestic cat normally at a veterinary clinic. These are: (a) Passive restraint; (b) Full-body restraint; (c) Scruff restraint and (d) Clipnosis. The picture below shows the four types. Type (d) might require … continue reading…
The question is rude and therefore so is the action. There is a fat guy who has a successful YouTube channel about four ginger tabby cats. In this video he refers to his uncastrated male ginger tabby’s balls as pom-poms. … continue reading…
Cath wants Milo her cat to love her and like to be petted but she says that he is not normal and attacks her all the time.
continue reading...This makes me mad. It makes me sad. It’s about education – the dire lack of it. It is about how a lack of education can and often does lead to cat abuse and cruelty. Ignorance is behind all cat … continue reading…
Have you ever been involved in a family feud over the keeping of a domestic cat? It might not be a family feud. It could just be a simmering argument leading to the formation of a grudge. Sometimes people do … continue reading…
Handle your cat gently to avoid being bitten as a “cat play response”. This is a very straightforward and simple cat behaviour tip but I think that it is a useful one, nonetheless. I don’t know how many, but quite … continue reading…
Finding a veterinary practice that is feline savvy and handles cats with patience and compassion can be difficult to say the least. I feel extremely lucky to have found Dr. Erin Holder, a holistic practitioner who obviously loves her patients, … continue reading…
This is an article on handling your injured cat. While not an expert on this subject, I do believe the knowledge I lack will be added to by those who know more. So please feel free to add additional information … continue reading…
by Ruth (England) Picking up a cat the right way makes him feel comfortable and confident in you. Place one hand on his chest just behind his front legs and the other behind his back end, cradling him to make … continue reading…
