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Cat blog

All the news, reviews and personal stories behind our feline friends.

Mystic Mog: Aries

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

Keeping pets and kids entertained at home

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

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What to expect when you get a new kitten

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.

Whether to buy a puppy or kitten or to adopt and rehome?

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.

Dos and don’ts of feeding your pet

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

How to spot early signs of illness in cats

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.

Cats on the Page: A Review

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

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.

Reasons not to feed your pet human food

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.

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Are cat owners smarter than dog owners?

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.

Protect your cat from poisons in the home

A guide to poisons in the home and garden

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.

Feral Cats

Stray and feral cats

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.

Why does my cat keep meowing?

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.

Cats throughout history

Cats throughout history

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

Feral Cats

Myths and misconceptions about feral cats

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:

Reading your cat’s body language and emotions

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. 

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Things to consider before getting a kitten

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.

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The most popular cat breeds

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.