Category: Pets

Better pet nutrition means that more cats are now living to older ages. Cats who are over 10 years are considered to be ‘senior’ and those near or over 15 are considered ‘geriatric’. Just as with ‘senior’ or ‘geriatric’ people, old age brings changes in the body and, often, health conditions. Continue reading “Looking After Older Cats”

Many people don’t think it is possible, but you can actually train your cat to develop certain skills, such as recognising their name and coming to command. As with other pets, don’t confuse or overload your cat by trying to teach her too much, too soon. Stick to one new behaviour at a time and reward her every time she achieves it correctly. Continue reading “Training Your Cat”

Cats are one of the most popular domestic animals. They’re beautiful creatures. They have an independent streak, but they can still be very loyal and loving. They form a real bond with their owner and the fact that they can be so self contained is hugely appealing. Not everyone has lots of spare time to devote to pet care. With a feline companion that’s just not a problem. They’re quite happy doing their own thing. While their owner is out at work all day they’ll content themselves having a nice long snooze or exploring the neighbourhood. Continue reading “Cats are lovely companions”