Diabetes is a complicated condition and understanding it requires a basic knowledge of how food is metabolised within the body. As daunting as it may sound at the outset, diabetic cats can live long and happy lives if they are managed with care and consistency.
Unlike dogs, it's not as easy to take your cat on holiday with you. So the big question is, who is going to look after our cats when we are away? To give you some help, we put together this article to show you the options that are available
Pancytopenia in cats is heartbreaking to see as you may feel a little helpless. With the recent surge in the number of cases of pancytopenia, we’d like to send our heartfelt condolences to anyone whose cat may have lost their life as a result of this situation
We spend a lot of our time trying to teach our cats things ("here is where to find your litter tray", "this is how you high-five", "I'm not going to tell you again that one dead mouse a week is more than enough!"), but there's a lot that our cats can teach us as well. Take movements, for example; next time, watch how your cat stretches its body, especially after waking from a long nap
To be (indoors) or not to be (indoors) – that is the question many cat owners ask themselves. Learn the benefits of indoor vs outdoor cats and which is best for you.
We are so excited about the launch of our new KatKin Nibbles! The wait has been worth it, and just like our Fresh meals, Nibbles are made using the freshest, best ingredients. They're freeze-dried to gently preserve and lock in all the taste and nutritional goodness, and come in salmon and chicken flavours (tell us your favourite flavour in the comments!)
If you are considering getting a new cat, you'll need to introduce them to the current occupants of your home. It is super important to be as prepared as possible for this introduction to allow your new cat’s journey to be as stress free as possible
You may have heard the saying ‘cats always land on their feet’ .
Keeping our cats safe is our number one priority, but keeping track of them when they are outside can indeed prove difficult! There is no 100% secure way of keeping your cats safe whilst they are out and about but there are a few things you can do to make life a little easier if they ever went missing. Letting your cat outside If they have not been outside at all yet then you can follow our useful guide to letting your cats outside, to help your cat transition to going outside regularly
Fleas can be a real nuisance for both your and your cat, but the good news is that they can be easily treated and prevented. What is a flea? Fleas are a common small, reddish-brown parasitic insect which are likely to affect most cats at some point in their life
At some point in your cat's life there is a good chance they are going to be exposed to gastrointestinal worms. When your cat is infected with worms they steal nutrition and cause damage to the stomach lining
They might be cute but fat cats are at risk of lots of health issues. Learn how to tell if your cat is fat and how to help cats lose weight with KatKin.