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Our Final Verdict We give ‘Inside the Mind of a Cat’ a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. A recently released documentary on Netflix is trying to change how we look at cats. A group of feline specialists and a passionate director use science and history to challenge your perceptions. You might ask why

Step up your cat’s nutritional game by selecting the latest in treats, supplements and foods that are packed with healthy benefits for your feline. The payout is priceless: Your cat may sport a shiny coat, make healthy deposits in the litter box, stave off chronic conditions like diabetes or hyperthyroidism and gracefully age pain-free. Customizing

Hi everyone, We have some exciting news for you today! 4cats has launched the new Nature Line, a fabulous more nature line of cat toys which is being produced using only natural material. The outside of the toy is made of nettle fabric, the filling uses cotton with catnip or valerian and they all have

The Kitty Bodega not only has a large selection of feline products but is a place for cat parents to get advice. ©Photos courtesy Angie Ily Lifestyle Cats Rule at the Kitty Bodega By Elisa Jordan , September 13, 2022 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email The past couple of years have been a time of change and

The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) will complete its 2022 congress series with a day of learning for all the veterinary team in the UK’s vibrant cultural capital. Taking place on 26th November, the event is an opportunity for veterinary surgeons, nurses and receptionists to participate in gold standard feline learning, plus a chance to network

A newborn baby brings excitement and joy into the prospective parents’ lives, but the same cannot always be said about the pets in the home. Cats, especially, are creatures of habit, and any changes to their routine or environment, no matter how small, can be highly distressing. The best thing you can do as a

Quick Facts Weight: 7 – 10 pounds | male5 – 7 pounds | female Height: 8 – 9 inches The Look of a Japanese Bobtail Noticeably missing is a long bushy tail. Most Japanese Bobtails are tailless, but some do have a short tail or a “rise” tail. The tails can be rigid or flexible

Charity publishes free cat care guides for Ukrainian refugees Media release from Cats Protection Cats Protection, the UK’s leading feline charity, has published a series of free essential cat care guides for Ukrainian refugees in collaboration with Veterinary Surgeon Bruce Fogle MBE. The three guides entitled, ‘caring for your indoor cat’, ‘cat behaviour problems’, and

Sunday 18 September 2022, 9am-5pm Book a place online here This year’s SCAS Conference, ‘Pet Friendly Housing: How can we keep people and pets together?’, will focus on the challenges of pet restrictive housing and potential solutions. It’s a great opportunity for like-minded people to come together to hear the latest science and practice on

Cats and books are a comforting match. The combination drums up idyllic thoughts about sun-dappled afternoons spent in the company of your faithful feline while relaxing in a comfy chair and leafing through a captivating tome. So, it’s no surprise that a growing number of kitties have decided to further their literary ambitions by taking

Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Deborah A. Bowman: What is the King dreaming of Stately in his bearingSometimes even caringOr so the King would like you to believeBut in his magnificence, he can deceiveAll mortals bow and hold Oliver in esteemThe majesty of the jackal in his schemesThe

While dogs are often hailed as heroes in the news, their feline counterparts can be just as heroic. From saving their family members from dog attacks to sniffing out hazardous gas leaks and alerting their owners to heart attacks or intruders, there seems there is no limit to what a trustworthy feline companion can do.

Cats have a gift for seeing favorable and unfavorable opportunities and applying the “what’s in it for me?” factor. If cats were asked what they were grateful for this Thanksgiving, they’d say their superpowers. Cats are grateful for each one. Here are six of them. Shape-shifting ©Getty Images How many times have we wondered, “How

If you have a cat, there’s no doubt you’ve been fascinated by its eyes. Cats have captivating and uniquely shaped pupils and interesting eye colouring. It’s also amazing how can they stare at you so intently without a hint of expression. Hopefully, you’ll be staring back into healthy eyes: moist, clear and without any redness,

August 22 has been designated as National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day, and while it may not be your cat’s favorite “holiday,” it’s an important day designed to raise awareness that cats need regular check ups. 83% of cats are taken to the vet during the first year after they’re adopted, yet over

August 2022 Pawlidays All Month Long: Itchy Pet Awareness Month National Immunization Awareness Month Day-long: 8 International Cat Day 15 Check the Chip Day 17 National Black Cat Appreciation Day 20 International Homeless Animals’ Day 22 National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day 28 Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day 30 National Holistic Pet Day ©RapidEye

The RSPCA’s Cancel Out Cruelty campaign highlights the strength and survival of animals like Maggie The tiny kitten was soaked through when she was found abandoned in a box in the rain with a painful, fractured leg. Thankfully a member of the public spotted the young tabby and white kitten hidden beneath conifers in a

This post contains affiliate links* Welcome to our regular “Ask the Cat Doc With Dr. Lynn Bahr” segment! Once a month, Dr. Bahr answers as many of your questions as she can, and you can leave new questions for her in a comment. Dr. Bahr is a 1991 graduate of the University of Georgia’s College

Many people would look at Buddy the cat’s traumatic attack, his remarkable rescue and recovery story and say he found his human angel and that his destiny was meant to be. A rough start but a happy ending The poor, black kitty’s ordeal started last March in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, when two dogs, nudged on by

The young kitten was stashed inside a JD Sports bag before being thrown into a bush The RSPCA is appealing for information after a young kitten was stashed inside a JD Sports bag, offered to a member of the public on the street to buy, and then thrown into a bush in Manchester. The member

This post contains affiliate links* Cat anatomy is endlessly fascinating to me. Cats have some unique anatomical abilities that they share with no other species, and this is true for their tongue as well. That sandpaper sensation is caused by what is one of nature’s perfect designs: the cat’s tongue allows her to groom and to

September 2022 Pawlidays Smile! September is Happy Cat Month! Photography ©ADogsLifePhoto/Thinkstock All Month Long: Animal Pain Awareness Month Happy Cat Month Disaster Preparedness Month World Animal Remembrance Month Week-long 19-25: Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week On Sept. 1, we celebrate those sweet and sassy ginger cats! Photography ©Aksenovko | Getty Images. Day-long: 1: Ginger Cat Appreciation Day 13:

The charity received more than 16,000 incidents of deliberate cruelty to cats in the last six years The RSPCA has released new figures which reveal that seven cats a day suffer at the hands of humans and this is expected to increase during the summer months. Over the last six years (2016-2021), there were 16,212

When I started The Conscious Cat on March 1, 2009,  I really didn’t know what I was doing. I had finished writing Buckley’s Story: Lessons from a Feline Master Teacher, and as a first time author, I knew I needed to do something to “build a platform.” Back then, authors were told to start a

Airy, a shy sardine-loving cat being fostered in NYC, was voted the most “fabulous foster” and will be the new face of the ARM & HAMMER™ Feline Generous program. Back in June—to celebrate Adopt a Shelter Cat Month—the ARM & HAMMER™ Feline Generous program and the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty

A cat’s sense of hearing is much better than that of a human. A human ear can hear sounds of very low frequency of 20 Hertz to a very high frequency of 20,000 Hertz. Cats’ hearing is about the same on the low end, but they can hear high pitched sounds of up to 100,000

Hi everyone, Have you or your feline friend ever wanted to appear in the news? Now is your chance! We are looking for content for our 2021 editorial line-up. No story is too small or too big. And remember we cover everything cat-related from events and poetry to a day in the life of your

This post contains affiliate links* I love Lucy Burdette’s  Key West Food Critic mystery series. After all, what’s not to love! With cats, a tropical setting, and mouth-watering food (with some recipes included), this series has all the ingredients for purrfect escapist reading. And who doesn’t need to escape from reality these days! A Dish to

Veterinary medicine has been keeping up with state-of-the-art human medicine, and there are many regenerative therapies available to target serious medical problems along with various technologies to enhance health awareness. The collective goals are to reduce physical pain and suffering, and thus improve feline well-being so that cats can live their best lives. Here are

Bengal tabby nurtured her large brood at RSPCA Stapeley Grange A cat is looking for loving new owners after her seven kittens – all born at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery in Cheshire – were rehomed. Whiskers hopes she can follow in the paw steps of her large brood – Mr Yellow, Prince Blue,