Should a new cat be the same or the opposite sex to the resident cat? To put it another way, when adopting a second cat, is it better to get one of the same sex, or the opposite sex, of … Continue reading →
By guest writer Elizabeth Hines Congratulations on the baby! Now, when you have a cat at home, it’s important to ensure that your cat will get along with your child. Therefore, you should prepare for the new arrival by getting … Continue reading →
There are two clear, major possible reasons why a domestic cat might be peeing because there is either a new baby, new dog, new cat or anything else that is new in the home and the reasons are (1) idiopathic … Continue reading →
This is an interesting but difficult topic. Are there signs that your cat wants a cat companion? A well-known veterinary website says that there are seven signs your cat might need a feline companion. They confidently list those signs such … Continue reading →
A lot has been written about introducing a new cat to a resident cat’s home. There are often difficulties because the resident cat’s home is their ‘home range’ (to use wild cat language) and it is being invaded by a … Continue reading →
This is an example where a resident cat has responded really beautifully to a rescue kitten who was brought into the home. Andy was the resident cat at the home of Moonglade Rose. She came home with an orphaned rescue … Continue reading →
I recently announced our formal adoption of Edgar Allen Poe, the adorable five month-old black kitten. As I was reading the comments, I was both thrilled and delighted with all the supportive, happy feedback. In fact some folks called us … Continue reading →
In general, cat owners tend to assume that cats will get along in multi-cat households. There is an assumption that, at the end of the day, all will be well and sometimes not a lot of consideration is given to … Continue reading →
This is an extract from an email I received from a PoC visitor: My new cat is hiding from me. Since I brought her home a few days ago she has hidden under my sofa almost all the time. I … Continue reading →
by Michael (London) Pippa under a table for protection! (please see base of post) Introducing a new cat into a house with existing cats can obviously bring problems. We shouldn’t forget that similar problems can result when people are thrown … Continue reading →
