Monsoon brings a welcome break from hot summer months but it also brings along a host of health issues like skin infections, digestive and respiratory problems and behavioural issues. Though, cats adapt very well when the weather gets wet a few pointers would make their lives a little bit more cosy and keep them purring. […]
Organised by the newly formed Indian Cat Federation (ICF) affiliated to Germany-based World Cat Federation, Whiskas International Cat Show of India 2013 was held from 27th – 28th April 2013 at Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru. This first international cat show in India was presented by MARS International India Pvt Ltd, one of the leading pet food
Your older kitty might live peacefully with other pet companions in the house. But there is no surety about him happily accepting a new member to the family. Here’s some extra attention which your older cat will require when a new kitty comes home. First sight… In their first meeting, two feline buddies get to
Giving away kittens is an emotional event for both pet parents, kittens and mother cat. It is necessary to make this easier and less stressful for the kittens. Here are a few tips for making it easier for all. Purrfecting kittens before adoption The right age: The kittens should be at least eight weeks before
Wouldn’t it be nice if all it took to introduce a new cat to your resident pet were a brief handshake and a couple of “HELLO, My Name is…” nametags? But, since we’re dealing with cats, not people, it’s just not that simple, so you’ll need to have some realistic expectations. Realistic expectations First, it’s
There are lots of important things to think through before picking your new pal. The first step to starting a long and last friendship with a cat is, of course, choosing the cat—or, more to the point, choosing the cat that’s right for you. By definition, this is the biggest decision you’ll make regarding your
If you are planning to bring home an adorable kitty, then it’s your responsibility to make transition easy for your loving feline. Here’s more on how to make the physical environment conducive for this little angel. Kittens in a new home deserve time to get used to their new situation, gain confidence and start bonding
If you are going on a vacation with your cat or just going from one place to another with your kitty, here are a few tips to follow to make travelling easier for both you and your kitty. Cats travel well by car if conditioned to it in advance of long trips. So, take your
We all want our kittens to be healthy and well adjusted. And the best start in life will enable them to bond well with humans and enjoy a robust constitution. Here are ways, which can support growing kittens to ensure that the development process goes well. Good mom care… Nutrition: Even before a kitten is
Compassion cannot be inculcated…it is embedded in our heart and soul. When human companions are lost, animals are still there for us. Here’s a live example of unique human-feline bond. She once lived a fulfilled life but destiny had other plans for her. In her time of need all cruelly abandoned her. She had lost
“Kitty… how much do you love me…?” You might mince this question a thousand times in your mind. If you want to know its answer, just keep a close watch on her. If she nudges you, you are the most lovable person for her. By nudging, she reveals her high affection, love and warmth. It’s
Christmas is the best time for our furry felines…they are all charged up and ready to rock ‘n’ roll…our kittens are real party animals and night animals too…(elevenesis!!!). They love to party, dance, dress-up, climb the Christmas tree, chase the stars and lights and of course get pampered. But we love to care for them…and
Come Diwali and we get busy in stocking our supplies of decorations, lights, diyas, candles, sweets and crackers. The whole atmosphere becomes heavenly but it can be a stressful time for your feline as these curious beings would leave no stone unturned (literally!). Here are a few tips to make Diwali safe for your kitty
Life is precious, for humans as well as animals. Since they cannot voice their problems, we should be compassionate and merciful to identify their sickness. Many people assume that stray cats tend to scratch and bite and, hence, they stay away from them, but this is not entirely true. Cats and kittens are very timid
The population of cat lovers in India is increasing and people are welcoming the felines both in their hearts and homes. Here are a few kitten basics one should know to enjoy their companionship to the maximum: Bring the kitten home after she has been weaned from her mother. The socialization period of cat begins
