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De-fleaing 101
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De-fleaing 101

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


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Creative Mews; Authors And Their Cats
Cat parent life

Creative Mews; Authors And Their Cats

In honour of International Book Day, this month we acknowledge a few of the greatest literary cat lovers and their favourite feline muses. It seems that historically writers and cats have enjoyed a unique relationship – the cat offers quiet company, and the writer offers a warm lap(top) and these days even a mouse! Cats make inspiring subjects and characters


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Crazy About Cats - Or Just Plain Crazy?
Cat parent life

Crazy About Cats - Or Just Plain Crazy?

This month we'll be celebrating National Love Your Pet day - February 20th, put it in your diary! I’ve been thinking about how we love our pets, especially our cats (like humble servants) and how they love us (very much on their own terms). Devotion to a canine companion is straightforward


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Copycat! The Controversy Around Cloning Cats
Cat parent life

Copycat! The Controversy Around Cloning Cats

Cloning must be one of the most controversial areas of biotechnology, and possibly also (as is so often the case with controversial topics!) one of the most interesting. Today we take a brief look at what cloning is and where cats fit into this highly contentious phenomenon


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How to keep cats cool in hot weather
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How to keep cats cool in hot weather

We look forward to summer all year. The weather is hot. The days are long. The drinks are cold. But summer also comes with risks, especially for our cats. And since they can’t always protect themselves, we’ve got to be there for them.


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Common Feline Toxins Part 2
Cat health

Common Feline Toxins Part 2

Plants, Pet Products and Chemical Hazards There are many potential poisons for cats found within the home environment. In Part 1 we looked at those found most commonly in human food and medication


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Common Feline Toxins Part 1
Cat health

Common Feline Toxins Part 1

Don't let Curiosity Kill the Cat There are many common household items which can be toxic to cats. Today we discuss some of the most relevant toxins found in human food and medication


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Cold weather safety tips for cats

Cold weather safety tips for cats

As a hardcore cat parent, keeping your cats safe in cold weather is vital. Whether they’re an outdoor explorer or a firm homebody, let’s talk cold weather safety tips.


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Chronic Kidney Disease in Senior Cats
Cat health

Chronic Kidney Disease in Senior Cats

Has your cat recently been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease? Or are you worried they might have developed it? We're here to help. In this article we'll explain what CKD is, how your cat might get it, how it's diagnosed, and how you can help your cat manage their symptoms


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Choosing A Cat Collar
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Choosing A Cat Collar

As much as buying a collar can be extremely exciting, there are pro’s and con’s to your cat wearing a collar. Collars can help make sure your cat can be identified if they ever went missing and they allow people to know your cat is owned


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Cats in Cars – Eight Tips for Travelling
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Cats in Cars – Eight Tips for Travelling

Most cats are not great travellers and even a short trip to the vet can be a source of enormous stress. This is usually expressed loudly and plaintively; but can also be seen in quiet cats that are breathing faster than usual, or salivating (this can be due to nausea or stress)


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