Most cats don’t like to wear collars. Cats always get annoyed when they have to wear collars and they will either stop moving or running. Most will try to sit or lie down. They get pretty bored. You can see this from the expression in their faces. There are many types of collars. Some collars are made out of fabric. Some are made out of plastic. Others of leather, metal and hybrid materials. We recommend that the collar should be light, slip proof, easily dried, none metallic, none slippery, and none allergic to the cat. Collars should not be made of thick materials. Neither should be it two wide.

A collar is needed when you want to prevent your cat from licking their wounds as this will aggravate the conditions of the wounds. The collar size has to be chosen very carefully. If the collar size is too wide, it can prevent your cats from eating and drinking properly. Read the rest of this entry »

Cat behavior is often misunderstood due to our inability to read their body language. Cats, just like us humans, use body language to communicate and broadcast information about their feelings and moods, desires, likes and dislikes. Understanding the meaning of various body signals will help to gain more insight into cat’s behavior, build a better relationship and even predict its behavior in the future.

Here are a few examples of cat body signals:

1. Face language

• ears up and pointed forward: “I’m alert and ready for action”
• ears forward and slightly outward: “I’m at ease but observing”
• ears up and pointed backwards: “I’m angry, confident and ready to fight” Read the rest of this entry »

Whenever you next think about cats, you just have to turn to this article. It is a complete resource on cats. Ever wondered why cats were called cats? If you read this article, you are sure to find out the answer.

As the information we produce in our writing on cats may be utilized by the reader for informative purposes, it is very important that the information we provide be true. We have indeed maintained this. Over the last thousands of years, cats have pretty much handled their breeding themselves. In the beginning, they were used for one purpose - hunting and killing rodents. Read the rest of this entry »

Siamese cats are wonderful people-loving cats. They are stubborn and demanding and it’s difficult to deny them anything. Some Siamese see the world outside and won’t take no for answer. They slip out between our legs as we walk in with groceries. They howl at the window. They stand by the door, watching us, waiting for an opportunity.

It’s tough not to give in, but by not giving in, your cat will live a longer and better life. Cars are only one danger to outdoor cats. Other dangers include strangers, and dogs. Other people can steal a cat. Knowingly or unknowingly, a neighbor might leave out a poison. Dogs can frighten a cat and disorient it. Dogs can attack. Read the rest of this entry »

The holiday season is just about upon us. We might already be gearing up for the stress of rushing around. What are our cats doing? They’re probably napping and they like it that way.

The holidays change our routines. It’s important to remember that in general cats are not fond of change. They appreciate routine. Parties may take us out of the house more. Let’s make sure our cats have plenty of food and water. Holiday visits may require traveling. Make sure your cat is going to be well cared for if it’s left behind. If you are traveling with your pet, make sure it can be as comfortable as possible, both during the trip and at your destination. Read the rest of this entry »