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If your kitty has been urinating excessively or drinking a lot of water, it may be a warning sign of diabetes. Follow us in our journey of words about the what, how and why of feline diabetes. If your kitty has been urinating excessively or drinking a lot of water, it may be a warning sign of diabetes. Follow us in our journey of words about the what, how and why of feline diabetes. It is…

Atia Mathai, who is already a pet parent of her kitty Felix, spotted a blind cat on the street of Chennai. She took him home to keep Felix company. She named him ‘Rajah’ as he sat calmly on a stool like the Lion King on his second day in the house. In the first place, Felix wondered why Rajah didn’t respond to body language. Then they worked it out beautifully, playing rough-and-tumble. Atia tied…

Lilies are a favourite of a lot of us. But did you know that this humble flower can cause severe kidney damage to your cats? Lily poisoning is something not many pet parents know about. Read on to find all about lily poisoning in cats. Lilies are a favourite of a lot of us. But did you know that this humble flower can cause severe kidney damage to your cats? Lily poisoning is something not many…

There is little awareness on disabilities in India. Needless to say we are even more ill informed about animal related disabilities. With a little knowledge and oodles of care, you can give a disabled animalThere is little awareness on disabilities in India. Needless to say we are even more ill informed about animal related disabilities. With a little knowledge and oodles of care, you can give a…

Cornish Rex is a warm, friendly, loving and mischievous cat breed who wants to be involved in all household activities—be it riding on the vacuum cleaner, jumping into the shower, chasing the dog’s tail, watching dinner being cooked, or sleeping on your lap while you watch TV. Let’s find out more about this gentle breed. Cornish Rex makes a wonderful companion for older people as her…

When deciding whether to keep one or two cats, your financial position and ability to spend time with them should be taken into account. Keeping two cats is double the cost as it entails buying double the amount of food and double being spent on vaccines, bedding and other cat ccessories. So, opt for it only if you have the resources. Advantage of keeping two cats Every living species…

When it comes to eating habit, feline fellows seldom overeat. They are born balanced eaters. Let me share how I come to know about this first hand from my two-year-old tabby cat Romeo. If you read my story in the last issue of Cats & Kittens, you must have understood how Romeo came into our family. He was a hungry stray kitten whom we found on our rooftop terrace. Since my daughters, Jo…

Keeping the grooming momentum of summer going into winter months can be a bit challenging, but look at this as something fun to do with your furry baby. It is absolutely essential for keeping up the well being of your kitty and making those snuggle sessions under the blankets a snooze fest.

Cats have most unusual and complicated nutritional requirements among all pet animals. Let’s find out why! Protein requirement of cats is high because they need two to three times more protein than other pet animals. Cats have shorter small intestines. Their caecum (junction of the small and large intestines) connects with the ileum, not with coral…

The first thing one notices about Peterbalds is how elegant, refined and regal looking they are! Being a combination of Siamese-Oriental and crossed with Donskoy, they exhibit the streamlined elegance and very exotic look with an even more unique coat.

This is a simple true story about how did our kitty named Romeo come home, and become a member of the family. He was a stray, a roamer—the word thus inspired my daughters to give his name. It was on a foggy Sunday morning last winter when I went up to our rooftop terrace to check level of water in the tank, my routine job, I found a stray kitty curled lazing in a corner trying his best to…

Obesity in cats is not very common. But some cats can put on extra weight. It is important to manage their weight to prevent obesity which in turn can cause various health issues It is not usual for cats to be obese as most cats seem to regulate their intake of food and observant pet parents take their cat’s diet very seriously. Don’t overfeed kittens It is more common for…

Confused about your cat’s nutritional needs? Let’s discuss what all you can feed your cats and what are the human food safe to be fed to your cats. As pet parents we all fall prey to that cute face and mushy eyes. Often we succumb to #themcuties and unknowingly feed our feline companions food items that might be harmful for them. The foremost thing to keep in mind is that the…

Your cat doesn’t deal with office politics and gets to sleep 16 hours a day. But stress and cat behaviour problems go hand in paw. Many cats turn into nervous wrecks with too much stress. Upset feelings can leave cats biting their nails and pulling their hair. Feline over-grooming behaviours are called psychogenic alopecia or psychological baldness. It is a compulsive behaviour. It…

Folded ears and big, round eyes give Scottish Fold an owl like appearance—but all in soft, innocent and knowing look. She is attributed with a nicely rounded head and well-padded body. Here’s more on this very social breed who relies on her adorable look to get the attention she desires. In the history The first recorded appearance of the spontaneous mutation of Scottish Fold was happened in…

Stress is sadly a part and parcel of modern life. It affects not only humans but animals too, that includes your cat. There are tell-a-tale signs which indicate that your cat is a frazzled feline. Here are few symptoms to watch out in this respect. Kitties can also undergo stress, which affects their behaviour. Here are a few signs that show that your cat may be stressed: Excessive…

It is fairly obvious that cats are even more sensitive than humans to sound, touch and smell. Here’s more on these unique sensibilities of our feline fellows. Kittens are born with the unique senses and need them to survive what can often be a difficult world. It appears that almost from birth, kittens seem to know who and where their mother is and they feel the need to stay…

If you’ve got a new kitty home or have finally made the all-important decision to adopt one soon, here are a few tips to make for a happy homecoming. Your kitty will be a blessing to your family and fill your life with fun, love and happiness. Pre-arrival preparations There are quite a few pre-arrival preparations that you would have to do. Be sure of the room that…

It’s vacation time… time to travel, unwind and be away from the hustle bustle of the city. But, one thing bothers all the time - what about my cat? Here’s how to choose a suitable crèche or kennel for your kitty. It is not a good idea to leave your cat with a family friend or relative. For one thing, cats are highly territorial animals, so relocating them from their home can lead to trauma…

Though originated from the east, Chartreux has been living in France since the 16th century, and it is the maritime exchanges that favoured the breed’s arrival in the country. Here’s lineage tracing of this easy-going, solid, musculargrey-blue colour cat, who is everybody’s favourite friendly feline. Chartreux is typically a French cat who was originally selected around the 1930s by two…