Tips for your scratching tree – why it is so important to pick the right location! Offering an outlet for clawing and scratching is not the only reason why a scratching tree is so important for cats. It is true that cats use the post to keep their claws in good shape, and that scratching […]
Eine oder zwei Katzen? The question of whether you want to share your flat with one cat or two isn’t dependent on how big your flat is – because if there’s space for one cat, there’s space for two. Instead, you should think about that cat’s well-being. Cats sleep or doze for a good two-thirds […]
You’ve decided to welcome a cat into your life – but it’s not always that easy. There are lots of questions for people who are new to owning cats. Should it be a young cat or an old cat? Do I want a male or a female cat? Eine oder zwei Katzen – was ist […]
In May 2012 I discovered a tin filled with brightly coloured plastic tubes at the largest pet trade fair, Interzoo. If I hadn’t read about Kitty Boinks from the USA in cat forums, I probably wouldn’t have given them a second look. American cat lovers were huge fans of the Boinks – but I didn’t […]
Young, active cats can have fun climbing and swinging! OFF the curtains! If you find yourself saying this to your cat often, then the cat trapeze is just the right thing for you. Young cats learn to climb the trapeze best and with the least difficulty. Young cats are very curious and like learning new […]
DIY is fashionable at the moment – so why not make a cat toy for your kitty. It’s fun for both you and your cat, and kitty-cat can help you come up with new, creative ideas. Fun guaranteed! There are a range of materials you can use for DIY. In autumn, why not try chestnuts […]
Nature and Character of the British Shorthair Cat The British Shorthair cat is very easy to look after. Even if you’re new to keeping cats, this beautiful cat can bring lots of pleasure, and little stress. They have as few problems with their health as they do with their moods. The British Shorthair cat has […]
Unfortunately there has always been a lot of prejudice surrounding this topic, and it persists to this day: – That cats change their character after castration. – That castrated animals become fat and lazy. Both are definitely not the case. Females that are not spayed can be in heat again within a short period of […]
The annual visit to the vet is mandatory in order to protect a cat from health risks. That’s where all essential vaccinations are repeated and where you can get a paste or tablet for deworming. Even if the cat is only kept indoors, it should be dewormed at least once a year. Cat plague: Infection […]
Cats are like children – unsuspecting in the presence of danger. They don’t recognize potential hazards, or they underestimate them. But if you walk through your apartment with open eyes and take certain precautions, not much should go wrong. Most accidents happen as a result of falls. Balconies should be made cat-safe through the mounting […]
Cats, regardless of their breed, are very intelligent and trainable creatures. This is why cats learn very quickly what is allowed and what is not. Training a cat like a dog is not possible due the individualistic nature of this species. But it is just that aspect that cat lovers appreciate about their furry favourites. […]
How the cat became a popular pet – a retrospective A variety of conditions had to be met for the transition from groups of hunter-gatherers to settled-down societies to take place. One of those, if not the most important, was the availability of domesticable plant and animal species. The most important domesticated animals were mammals, […]
