Cat Fact Files

There are a couple of ‘complication’s in which you can intervene to help the kittens and/or the litter mother. Most kittens are born head first, but many can be born tail first (breech). This is not really a complication, but in some instances you may need to encourage the cat with a helping hand if [...]

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You can avoid having to board your pet by asking a family member, friendly neighbour or friend to act as a ‘sitter’ for the holiday period. This is a good idea, because research suggests that cats (and dogs) prefer to remain in the place they know and in which they feel secure. However, it is [...]

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The staff at your veterinary surgery should be able to give you details of local pet cemeteries. Alternatively, you can find them listed in business telephone directories. It is usually possible either to transport the cat’s body yourself or to arrange for the veterinary practice to transter the body to the cemetery. Many pet cementeries [...]

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Pet insurance has become a necessity for most cat owners. The sophistication of many policies now means that you can obtain a range of cover from basic veterinary costs to more unusual referrals to specialists. This becomes especiaily important if your kitten develops a physical or psychological problem later in life and your budget has [...]

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