Cat Fact Files

Most human soap products should not be used on animals. This is because they contain scents and other ingredients that can trigger serious dermatological conditions. Cats maintain a healthy balance between skin and hair with natural oils, and aggressive cleaning compounds can have an adverse effect by removing these. Products developed for sensitive human skin [...]

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The answer is ‘not usually’. In spite of this, there are instances where cats – normally solitary, territorial predators – will congregate together to form unnatural groups. This is often the case when feral cat groups live in an area where there is a high cat population but limited source of prey. Obviously behaving against [...]

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You should clean out your cat’s feed bowl and rinse it in warm water on a daily basis. Cats are clean animals and can appear almost phobic about odors that suggest food has deteriorated. Water bowls should be cleaned out every few days, depending on the quantity of water that the cat has consumed.

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The earliest record of the ragdoll is open to some speculation, because it was said to have originated from a mis-mated Californian Persian queen. The supposed charm of the blue-eyed Ragdoll is that it naturally becomes limp when handled. This characterstic has mythically been attributed to the litter mother giving birth after suffering a broken [...]

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All vertebrate animals, including humans and cats, experience a decline in overall physical health alongside the normal aging process. One result of this can be osteological (bone) deterioration and disease, like arthritis. Many life factors contribute to the speed of the aging process, including early socialization, environmental issues, diet and life experience. A cat that [...]

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First of all, your kitten must be given all the necessary vaccinations. After this, you can allow supervised excursions into the immediate garden or yard territory. Make the initial explorations brief and interactive, with food treats and clicker training, so that a positive association is made with the outside world. In any case, an adventurous [...]

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Unfortunately, neutering a cat will not have any effect on the causes of indoor spraying and problem toilet behaviour. Almost all cats under treatment with behaviourists are house pets and they are usually neutered at around 6 months. This is done at this age to prevent the developing toms and queens from performing spraying or [...]

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