Cats are among the most endearing creatures on the planet, we love them to bits. Their unique personalities allow them to walk into our lives unannounced and simply take up residence within minutes. Ask anyone who has ever been adopted by a roaming cat, that one day decided to walk onto your property.

One thing we, as owners, seem to forget time and time again is they are only half domesticated. Put aside all that cute cuddly fur for one moment, forget about them rolling around in front on the fire. When kitty decides to strike, it hurts and sometimes it can be fairly messy. Cats have got two sets of claws, ones for playing around the house with and ones for ruthlessly taking down pigeons and chasing away others daring to wander onto their territory. Read the rest of this entry »

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Cat fights can happen for many reasons. As an owner it can be very distressing to see your cats fight each other. Fortunately there are some simple measures you can take to prevent it from happening again.

There are lots of reasons for two cats to fight. One of the most common reasons is a new cat that was introduced into the house fighting with the older cats. This a normal response, because cats were once wild animals and needed to defend their territories from other cats.

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• Where possible access should be available to the outside environment. A cats natural instinct is to roam, explore and hunt. Obviously there are a wealth of things to keep a cat entertained in such an environment.
• Spend time with your cat. Talk to it, pet it and play with it. Quality time for you both!
• Get your cat to socialize with other people, new faces and smells are interesting !
• Get another cat. Although it is better to do this when a kitten, older cats can be introduced, but make sure they are compatible.
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The Manx cat is tailless, its body breaking off at the end with a seemingly abrupt finish. But, this cat is anything but limited by its lack of a tail. If anything, the Manx cat makes up for its missing tail with an endless supply of love and affection for its owners.

Originating on the Isle of Man, the Manx cat is legendary. There are numerous stories about how these darling cats lost their tails – from getting it stuck in the door of Noah’s ark to having its tail severed as a prize by Viking invaders, the Manx’s lack of a tail is steeped in tall tales.

A popular Isle of Man fairy tale, first published in 1911, says the cat arrived at Noah’s ark late because she was out mousing and when Noah shut the door, it closed on the cat’s tail. Another story tells of the King of the Cats, a simple Manx housecat by day, but a regal King by night who stalks the streets and commands his army. Read the rest of this entry »

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Thinking about getting a kitten? Well, first stop (and hopefully only stop)should be the local animal shelter. From early spring through the start of fall most shelters are brimming with adorable, cuddly kittens of all colors. If you really want a specific breed of cat and can’t find one at the shelters, try a breed rescue group.

By adopting a “shelter” or “rescue” animal, you are giving an animal a second chance, and maybe it’s last chance. Overcrowding and lack of resources results in many of these cats and kittens being euthanized.

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