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Managing obesity in cats

Joan Henderson Obesity in cats is not very common. But some cats can put on extra weight. It is important to manage their weight to prevent obesity which in turn can cause various health issues It is not usual for cats to be obese as most cats seem to regulate their intake of food and observant […]

What to feed and what not to feed for your cats

Kritika Manchanda Confused about your cat’s nutritional needs? Let’s discuss what all you can feed your cats and what are the human food safe to be fed to your cats. As pet parents we all fall prey to that cute face and mushy eyes. Often we succumb to #themcuties and unknowingly feed our feline companions

Psychogenic Alopecia in Cats: A compulsive behavioral problem

Dr Ashimi Das Your cat doesn’t deal with office politics and gets to sleep 16 hours a day. But stress and cat behaviour problems go hand in paw. Many cats turn into nervous wrecks with too much stress. Upset feelings can leave cats biting their nails and pulling their hair.   Feline over-grooming behaviours are called psychogenic

Soft and Innocent Scottish Fold

Folded ears and big, round eyes give Scottish Fold an owl like appearance—but all in soft, innocent and knowing look. She is attributed with a nicely rounded head and well-padded body. Here’s more on this very social breed who relies on her adorable look to get the attention she desires. In the history The first recorded

Signs that show your cat may be stressed

Pallavi Bhattacharya Stress is sadly a part and parcel of modern life. It affects not only humans but animals too, that includes your cat. There are tell-a-tale signs which indicate that your cat is a frazzled feline. Here are few symptoms to watch out in this respect.   Kitties can also undergo stress, which affects

Sense and Sensibilities of Cats

Joan Henderson It is fairly obvious that cats are even more sensitive than humans to sound, touch and smell. Here’s more on these unique sensibilities of our feline fellows. Kittens are born with the unique senses and need them to survive what can often be a difficult world. It appears that almost from birth, kittens

Patience is the ‘Keyword’ for happy homecoming

Kritika Manchanda If you’ve got a new kitty home or have finally made the all-important decision to adopt one soon, here are a few tips to make for a happy homecoming. Your kitty will be a blessing to your family and fill your life with fun, love and happiness.   Pre-arrival preparations There are quite

Finding a home away from home for your kitty

Sue Ghosh It’s vacation time… time to travel, unwind and be away from the hustle bustle of the city. But, one thing bothers all the time – what about my cat? Here’s how to choose a suitable crèche or kennel for your kitty.   It is not a good idea to leave your cat with

Chartreux: Everybody’s favourite friendly feline

Philippe de GuernyVentura Though originated from the east, Chartreux has been living in France since the 16th century, and it is the maritime exchanges that favoured the breed’s arrival in the country. Here’s lineage tracing of this easy-going, solid, musculargrey-blue colour cat, who is everybody’s favourite friendly feline.   Chartreux is typically a French cat

World Famous Feline Followers

Pallavi Bhattacharya If you think cats have been predominant companions of lonely old women, then you could have been mistaken. Numerous historical personalities have doted on their pet cats—they’ve been both men and women, either married or single. Here are a handful of examples of world famous people who had cats.   John Lennon: This

A date with kitties at Cat Cafe Studio

If you are a feline lover, Cat Café Studio in Mumbai is the place to be! Here’s more on this café.   Started by Mriidu Khosla, Charu Khosla and Jason Moss, Cat Café Studio in Mumbai is the place for all feline lovers. Featured by Elle magazine as one of the 20 women to watch

How to handle aggression in cats?

Kritika Manchanda Aggression in cats is quite common. The little dainty beings use their claws and teeth as weapons, which can be harmful to humans and other pets. Here’s how to handle aggression in cats.   Experts believe that felines have an in-built aggressive response. Since cats are small, they are targeted by other animals

Meet the Ragdolls

Katerina Anyfandi Today let’s talk about Ragdoll, a breed whom I found out accidentally while browsing on net 10 years ago. As I fell in love with the breed’s appearance, I had then imported four breeding Ragdolls to Greece and started my own breeding programme. Let’s find out more about this breed.   The truth

Let’s talk about cats

Maneka Gandhi Here are a few FAQs on cats and cat care. Q: Should I keep a male or female cat? I don’t want kittens. Maneka: Have your cat neutered. It is not true that neutering causes obesity or laziness. I have had my animals neutered and they are exactly the same.  The best time

Origin of famous ‘Feline Idioms’

Pallavi Bhattacharya An idiom is a form of expression that’s particular to a group of people or a certain person. Every idiom has a literal meaning, figurative meaning and of course, an interesting origin. Here’s a list of some famous cat idioms.   Here are some of the popular cat idioms widely used in English language.

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