Cats are fussy creatures. Mine would happily live on a diet of fish, birds, rats, mice, lizards and great big spiders, but he’s an indoor/outdoor cat and a mighty hunter. We know that when the supper is untouched he’s been dining al fresco on raw protein. Indoor cats can’t indulge in this wanton behavior, though, and don’t get the chance … Read More
How Much Should I Feed My Cat?
Is my cat fat? If my cat is fat, why is my cat fat? Is my cat too skinny? Would a skeleton have more meat on it? How much should I feed my cat? How do I make my cat look like the feline equivalent of Mr And Miss Universe? If my cat is the right weight for his height … Read More
How To Get Rid of a Cat Urine Smell?
This is one of the only downsides of owning those perfectly beautiful, lovable, lithe, purry furry little beings called cats. Their fur smells like – well- nothing! They have lovely little “love me” voices. Their purrs could send you to heaven! They dispose of their own –em- waste in the garden or litter box, which is fine, because those are … Read More
When Can Kittens Leave Their Mother?
Once, when I was visiting a wine estate in Capetown, South Africa, an incredibly friendly black cat jumped on to my lap, purring like a diesel engine. Imagine my surprise when he suddenly started to suckle on my dress as if I were a Mommy cat! I felt so sorry for him and still do. Evidently, he was a rescue … Read More
When Do Kittens Open Their Eyes?
When kittens emerge from the womb after Mommy has carried them for around sixty-three days, they’re not exactly impressive. They’re blind, deaf almost hairless and unable to walk. The only senses available to them are touch and smell, which they mostly use for finding their way to the milk supply! During these first few days they can’t even meow properly, … Read More