All the discussions we have about domestic cat socialisation concerns socialisation to humans. Little is known about the important time for kitten-to-kitten socialisation. I try and address the topic generally here. During the first two weeks kittens form an attachment … please continue reading
Do male cats recognise their own kittens? I am referring to domestic cats because I’m sure the question is about domestic cats. It’s impossible to find a clean and direct answer to the question and therefore it is a good … please continue reading
It’s a question that you might ask: “Is it okay for kittens to eat adult cat food and adult cats to eat kitten food?” The short answer is, No. If an adult cat eats food made for kittens it wouldn’t … please continue reading
Is catnip safe for kittens? There is no evidence to suggest that catnip is in anyway harmful to the brain of cats, either kittens or adults. I take that conclusion from books that I have and from the internet. The … please continue reading
Maryland, USA: Yes, by children. What happened to their upbringing? Alley Cat Rescue (ACR) have reported an example of cat abuse which is disturbing. All cat abuse is disturbing but when kids do it is is worse in my view. … please continue reading
This photograph is heartbreaking: a sweet yet sad photo of kittens curled up together outside awaiting their fate. It sums up the vulnerability of kittens born outside without human care and without their mother. I don’t know where their mother … please continue reading
My first cousin is Billy Idol. He is the son of my father’s brother. Both my father and Billy Idol’s father are now deceased. Billy Idol’s real name is William Broad. My name is Michael Broad. In the news today … please continue reading
Kittens acquire roundworms via their mother’s milk and tapeworms by eating a cat flea. please continue reading
Kittens normally don’t need training to find and use the litter tray because it will be the only usable and suitable surface in the human home for a kitten to use as a toilet. They’ll find it. Just make sure it is accessible and private. please continue reading
This is a discussion on kittens for those who are involved with trap-neuter-return (TNR). The idea for this article came about when a person commented last week in a Facebook TNR group that all kittens should be returned to their … please continue reading
