Cat blog

Here are some products available to help make dealing with the wet weather far easier for you and your cat. 

Here are some cat carriers with fantastic features to help make travelling with your cat easier and safer.

Explore a few of the great feline-friendly products designed to enhance your cat’s visibility in low-light conditions!

Read our blog to discover stocking filler inspiration if you’re buying for your cat this Christmas…

Here are some alternative ways to let them join in without resorting to putting them in a costume…

Explore our top 10 cat calming products, to help your cat stay calm and comfortable when they’re faced with stress or anxiety…

These top 10 products will help keep your cat happy, healthy, and entertained throughout the warmer months.

Discover our top 10 grooming products to make caring for your cat’s coat easier!  

Learn why your cat stares at you, and what it means.

Here are seven subtle signs that your cat loves you and ways your feline can communicate their feelings…

Learn why your cat is sleeping on you, and what this could mean for how your cat feels about you!

Looking at the reasons why your cat purrs and what it means, so you can ensure your kitty is always feline puuurfect.

We want to help make sure you are ready for compulsory cat microchipping...

Halloween treats can trick pets into eating them, here's how to keep your pet safe during the scariest time of the year. 

We look at just how many of the nation’s pets have a royal-inspired name!

Here are ten hints and tips for tackling winter weather with your cat 

Here are just a few things that may help banish those blues you and your pet might feel in winter. 

Get ready to be inspired by the galaxy far, far away…

Is your pet born between March 21 – April 20? Discover what this means about their personality and other traits!

Some ideas on how to keep your furry friends and their human companions entertained during the holidays.

When you buy or adopt kitten each bundle of joy will have their own personalities and create their own kind of mischief, so you should always expect the unexpected. Here's what to expect when you get a new pet.

When it comes to expanding the family with a new pet, some will wish to buy while others prefer to adopt. Read the pros and cons for both. before you visit a rescue centre or find a breeder.

Discover the dos and don’ts of feeding your pet, to encourage good feeding behaviour and reduce the risk of snubbing or rejection.

Cats are good at hiding things, so spotting illness in cats can be quite difficult. Look out for any subtle signs your cat may be unwell.

With Cats on the Page in full swing at the British Library, we have written a review of the exhibition and its fantastic talks and clubs.

Cataracts are a clouding of the eye's lenses that can have a debilitating effect on your pet's ability to see. Learn what causes them, the effects, how to treat and manage them.

Discover the health and behavioural implications of feeding your pet human food, as it can be quite easy to give in to their begging and miaows.

Due to their curious disposition cats can sometimes ingest hazardous substances that are poisonous and potentially life-threatening. Whilst they are unlikely to simply ingest dangerous substances, their fastidious nature means that they will lick anything off of their coat when grooming themselves.

Due to their curious disposition cats can sometimes ingest hazardous substances that are poisonous and potentially life-threatening. Whilst they are unlikely to simply ingest dangerous substances, their fastidious nature means that they will lick anything off of their coat when grooming themselves.

Stray and feral cats may look the same on the surface, but there are various obvious and subtle signs based on appearance and behaviour that set them apart.

Our cats can be vocal for a number of reasons, but if your pet is meowing more than usual, this is what could be the cause.

There is an estimated population of 10.9 million pet cats in the UK, with 26% of UK adults sharing their home with a feline companion. Cats weren’t always

There are several myths and misconceptions surrounding feral cats, from where they have come from to whether they can be tamed. Here are a few of them:

It can be hard trying to decipher what our cats are trying to tell us, here's how you can read your cat's body language and emotions. 

Do you know how much kittens cost to look after and what you’ll do when you go on holiday? Here are some things to consider before getting a kitten.

We compiled data from our policyholders to find out what the most popular cat breeds are in the UK. We look at the British Shorthair, Ragdoll and more.

Did you know that black cats at rescue centres are less likely to find a home than other coloured cats? We explore some of the reasons we should celebrate black cats instead.

We all know our cats like to be quite loud when trying to get our attention, but what are the most vocal cat breeds? In our latest blog post, we find out!

When you move house, changing your pet’s microchip details is not usually top of the list of things to do. But it should be.

Do you leave your cat alone for long periods throughout the day? Here's how to make your cat feel less lonely, and distract them from ruining your home.

It’s never easy to decide whether you wish to put your pet through spaying surgery. We hope this guide will help you decide what is right for your pet.

Although they are popular pets around the world, even the most experienced owner will be amazed by these fantastic cat facts!

Handy hints and tips for spotting eye conditions in older cats.

When your cat falls asleep on your lap, it can be heart-breaking to move them. But is it really a bad thing to wake up your cat whilst they're sleeping?

The popularity of cats at Halloween has everything to do with their association with witches, but how did this begin? We explore this pairing in detail.

Why do cats rub their face on you? Is it really a sign of affection? Our blog post will give you an insight into this mysterious, yet loving behaviour.

Discover several plants that are toxic to cats, and learn the signs to look out for if your cat encounters a poisonous plant.

Infestations of worms can cause a variety of symptoms in cats. They can go undetected but may lead to a serious health problem if left untreated.

What does it mean when your cat snores? Can it be sign of illness? Our snoring blog post gives you all the information on this slightly amusing behaviour.

Do you know the tell-tale signs that your pet might have seen a ghost? We examine 5 pet behaviours that might indicate the supernatural...

We’ve put together a guide to help you understand which human food that you can use as treats for your feline

Cats may be mysterious, but kittens are so loveable! Here are 10 things you probably didn't know about these mini felines

Cats have different ways of greeting their owners, discover what they might be trying to tell us...

Cats has fascinated and unsettled humans throughout history, so we've taken a look at some cats in folklore around the world

Concerned you might be a slave to your cat? Watch out for these indicators that will prove you are, indeed, a slave

Struggling to find a cat scratcher that's functional and stylish? Then the myKotty cat scratcher might be for you

If you'd like to give your cat a treat why not try this Easter recipe? They'll love these liver biscuits!

As part of the 12 days of Christmas series we've made a list of fun facts about cats!

Learn about the definitions of a moggy vs a pedigree, plus some of the most popular cat breeds in the UK

Many adopted cats and kittens are nervous - find out how to help them settle into their new home

The Cat Mate Pet Fountain is designed to give pets fresh water when you can't be there to refill their water bowl