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Knowing how to weigh your cat can be a helpful way of monitoring their health and staying one step ahead of any potential problems. Whether you have a particular weight goal in mind or simply want to ensure that your favourite feline is staying happy and healthy, regular weigh-ins can be very insightful to your cat’s well-being

90% of cats in the UK have access to the outdoors. If you're considering a cat flap, we've got you covered with our top tips for training your cat to use it.

As we reflect on Mental Health Awareness Week, we are full of gratitude to our cats for all the ways they enhance our well being every day. Whether it's the morning cuddle, their comforting purr or the way they make us laugh at their crazy antics, the benefits of cat companionship for both physical and emotional health are well documented

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

We can all agree that cats combined with playtime is a thing of wonder. Whether they’re chasing a catnip filled banana around the room, swinging off a cat tree, or flying around your home as fast as possible, they’re having the time of their lives, and so are you

Giving a cat a pill can be a daunting task, and there is no single method that works for every person and every cat. If you have a technique that works for you, then it’s always best to stick with that

What is a birthday without a birthday cake? It’s no birthday at all. We want our cats to be able to have that special birthday experience, too. But as a hardcore cat parent, you know you can’t spoil them with a Victoria sponge, or a “pupcake” like you can for a dog. So how can you spoil your cat on their birthday? Well, cats need real meat, no matter the occasion. So, join us as we celebrate our 3rd birthday by making a KatKin birthday cake for your cat. Don’t panic – no baking required. We’ll provide the gently steam-cooked food. You bring the creative flair.

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

February is the month of love, and we want our cats to feel it too. But while loving our cats is the easy part (we consider ourselves experts), convincing them to love each other can be a bit more tricky

If you have reached this article, there is a good chance that you have decided perhaps your cat has a little bit more cushioning than you would like and are looking for a way to help them shed that extra fur. If you're not sure, then check out our Body Condition Score to help you tell! Helping your cat lose weight gives them the chance of being much happier and healthier in the long term and reduces the chances of them developing disease associated with obesity

So – you love cats, but you can’t have one right now. Maybe your lifestyle makes adoption difficult or you can't afford it

Hand rearing kittens can be a fulfilling job to any cat lover. With their huge eyes; whisper-soft fur; and tremulous mews, they were born ready to steal our hearts