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The big eyes of human babies mean that we are hard wired to like animals with big eyes. Seeing those big eyes floods our brains with feel-good chemicals. So it should come as no surprise that we humans can find big eyed cat breeds irresistible. Here are 13 Big Eyed Cat Breeds you’ll fall for. [...]
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Why do cats chase their tails? Does your cat chase its own tail? My cat Alexei certainly does and I always find it very amusing. I didn’t realise that cats actually did this until I got my Siberian cat. However, a cat chasing its own tail can have several meanings – not all of which [...]
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Depending on which source you use there are between 44 and 73 recognised cat breeds in the world. But what makes for rare cat breeds? Each year the Cat Fanciers Association releases a report listing cat breeds based on the number of cats registered for each breed in the last year. This, of course, tends [...]
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Traveling with your furry feline can either be a walk in the park, or a living nightmare. Compared to man’s best friend, cats are pretty nervous when it comes to traveling outside of their familiar environment so a travel litter box can be a great idea. And while dogs may have an easy time going [...]
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Keen to find the best cat chew toys for your kitty? Once you have a finicky feline in your house, you realize there’s a lot more to taking care of a kitten than many people think. Of course, they need to be fed and loved and cleaned, but they also need stimulation in the form [...]
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As a cat parent, it’s handy to know as much as you can about your feline, such as how best to care for your cat, and even what their different behaviors mean – like why does my cat lay on my chest? Not many people have stopped to ponder why cats like to lie on [...]
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Have you ever sat on the couch, bed, or perhaps at your desk, with a furball purring peacefully on your lap and wondered to yourself, “Why does she do this, Why does my cat sleep on my legs?”. Well, you’re not alone. While many cat owners are more than happy to curl up with their [...]
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12 Most Friendly Cat Breeds: Looking for a cat that's more like a dog when it comes to how they relate to the world? Then this is for you - here are the 12 friendliest cat breeds
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I am a huge fan of floof and fluff. When I was looking at what type of cat to get I did a thorough check of the fluffiest cat breeds combined with cats who act like dogs and found my perfect match with my Siberian cat Alexei. Whilst Siberians are wonderfully fluffy and – spoiler [...]
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8 Fluffiest Cat Breeds: Looking for a cat breed that you won't be able to stop cuddling? Here are the 8 Fluffiest Cat Breeds that are all dying for some snuggles
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14 Cutest Cat Breeds: All cats are cute but there are some breeds that just scream cuddle me and makes us feel all smooshy - here are the 14 cutest cat breeds
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How Often do Cats Pee? and how often should they pee? And what should you be looking out for with their pee? My post covers the key things you need to know for a happy and healthy cat when it comes to pee
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Why Does My Cat Sleep on my Legs? Have you ever wondered why your favourite feline loves to get cosy on your calves? Here are 10 reasons why your cat my love having a snooze on your legs
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Why does my cat lay on my chest? Ever wondered what it means when your kitty snuggles up to you? It is generally good news - here are 5 reasons why
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Cat Food Names: Food is a fantastic source of names for your kitty - from the sweet to the savoury to the spicy - here is a full list plus the best ones for inspiration
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Irish Cat Names: Cats have a long history in Ireland and are still seen as magical by many. From Guinness to Paddy to Bono - here is a selection of cat names plus a curated list of the top choices
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Egyptian Cat Names: We've reviewed the many options for an Egyptian name for your kitty and narrowed them right down so you don't have to - here are the top 11 Egyptian names for your cat
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Cat Chew Toys: There are loads of cute, inexpensive and fun options for chew toys that will delight your favourite feline - find them all in my guide
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Why Do Cats Roll in the Dirt? Have you seen your normally super clean kitty rolling around in the wild and wondered what on earth is going on? Find out in my post
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Greek Cat Names: Keen on a classic greek name for your kitty? Here are the key things to consider when choosing a cat name, my curated top 12 plus many more Greek cat name options