http://my-cat.co.uk Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:50:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Excessive grooming in cats is something that may seem harmless at first but in fact is very bad for the cat. It is a stress-related condition that is a little like self-mutilation or obsessive-compulsive disorder in humans. It can result in physical problems such as skin disorders but primarily it ... http://my-cat.co.uk/2008/05/11/excessive-grooming-in-cats/ He can sleep just about anywhere! Share This http://my-cat.co.uk/2008/04/28/charlie-sleeping-soundly-again/ Some folks feel that selecting a cat for the family should not be as difficult a task as selecting a dog; but there are a few things that you should take into consideration when choosing a feline family member. Different breeds of cat have characteristics that differ from others and should ... http://my-cat.co.uk/2008/04/28/selecting-a-cat-for-your-family/ I have come across a site which I think will be of interest to you. As well as covering more general pet care issues it has a lot of information about the options on Affordable Pet Insurance. You can take a look at it by going to Affordable Pet InsuranceShare ... http://my-cat.co.uk/2008/04/05/affordable-pet-insurance-for-your-cat/ Poor cat - he’s a victim of the myth that cats are indifferent to attention. That’s not true for every cat. A bored cat can create just as much havoc around your home as an unsupervised toddler - maybe even more. In fact, strange behavior in your cat is often ... http://my-cat.co.uk/2008/03/21/entertain-a-bored-cat/ Catnip isn’t just a cat thing. Actually catnip is a nickname for a plant that comes from the mint family. For a cat, catnip is like one too many martinis. The reaction may be wild and crazy or totally oblivious in that classic “who cares” manner that cats do so ... http://my-cat.co.uk/2008/03/21/the-effects-of-catmip-on-your-cat/ Apart from the cat’s natural desire to move away from the offensive odor of its litterbox, you may be responsible for many litterbox problems your pet cat is having. A cat’s sense of smell is far more sensitive than your nose. So don’t wait to clean the litterbox until the ... http://my-cat.co.uk/2008/03/21/cat-litter-box-behavior/ Have you ever wondered how your cat can be so picky about cleaning her paws and so messy in your kitchen? Some cat owners get dish after dish, looking for the one that won’t spill when the cat plays with it. You might as well forget finding the perfect dish. ... http://my-cat.co.uk/2008/03/21/understanding-your-cats-eating-behaviour/ Scratching is a natural behavior for cats, no matter how it might impact the fabric on your $5,000 new sofa. You cat isn’t scratching to defy you - but he is sending you a message. That message is, “give me something to scratch!” When his urge to scratch hits, ... http://my-cat.co.uk/2008/03/21/do-you-have-a-cat-scratching-problem/ Charlie is the beautiful new addition to our family and he has soon settled in as can be seen below. He is a rescue cat from our local RSPCA and has a wonderful temprament. Sadly his previous owner has had to go into an Elderly Care Home and was not able ... http://my-cat.co.uk/2008/03/15/our-new-cat-its-a-hard-life/