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Cats are obligate carnivores. So why is your cat eating grass? Learn more about the mystery of the lawn meowers with KatKin.

Hairless cats can be a controversial topic to many cat parents. A neutral standpoint on these not so furry felines is rare, with one team seemingly oblivious to their charms, and the other full of admiration for their striking looks and regal features

Sterilisation is generally recommended for all cats that are not being used for breeding purposes. The advantages of sterilisation include health benefits for the individual cat, as well as helping to maintain appropriate behaviour in the home

Cats are generally fastidious groomers, and typically spend thirty to fifty percent of their waking day grooming themselves(1). That’s a huge amount of everyday self-care

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukaemia Virus (FELV) are two of the major viruses affecting cats around the world, and all too often they tend to be surrounded with a haze of fear and misunderstanding. While they are two distinct processes, they are sometimes grouped together because of their many similarities

Previously we looked at two feline viruses which are encountered fairly commonly in veterinary practice, FIV and FELV. Today I want to focus on another virus, which is seen fortunately a little less frequently but also has very serious implications, Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

When it comes to training pets, dogs have always pushed their wet noses to the forefront and taken the spotlight. And understandably so - with hundreds of years of selective breeding behind them, retrievers want nothing more than to fetch; scent hounds sniff out anything from illegal drugs to the forgotten toffee wrapper in your pocket; and terriers are pretty much frantic at any chance to chase a rat (or make a friend/go for a walk/dig a hole/get dirty etc forever!)

Most of us have seen the strange effects of catnip on our furry little friends, and how it brings out a crazy side in some cats, while others seem completely indifferent. Just within the KatKin family, Brett's cat, Molly, loves catnip; while my cat, Gorbi, couldn't care less

Is there a more satisfying sound on earth than the rumble of a good purr? It’s enough to keep us at times rooted in our seats, as if pinned in place by a happy little tractor with soft fur and kneading paws. An intimate communication, audible only to the lucky few close enough to hear – perhaps the pillow talk of cats! As much as we know and love the sound of purring, it holds more mystery and magic than you may realise, and science is still far from understanding it completely

It is estimated that one in five cats will get cancer in their lifetime, which is slightly lower than the incidence of cancer in people and dogs. Feline cancer is commonly seen in veterinary practice; and is one of the leading causes of death in cats

Understanding a fussy cat can be a frustrating process on many levels, especially when it comes to feeding time.

Trimming your cat’s claws is a big part of making sure your cat is healthy, comfortable and pain-free. But how do you do it? Let’s discover all about how to clip your cat’s claws.