When it comes to grooming, your cat’s flexibility and the small spikes on their tongue make it easy to remove loose fur, and to spread around the oils on their skin, keeping them clean and parasite free, as well as helping them regulate their own temperature. 

However, it is also beneficial to groom and brush your cat, especially longer haired cats. Here are some benefits: 

As temperatures warm up outside, some cats will be outside enjoying the summer sunshine, but others might be susceptible to sunburn and heatstroke.

Cats usually regulate body temperature themselves, but flat nosed breeds, long and thick furred breeds, older and poorly cats, and overweight cats may need a little help keep themselves cool. Here’s how: 

On International Cat Day, it is only right to talk about the history and popularity of cats in different countries around the world, to remind you to give your cats the love they deserve (and often demand).  

Cats in Egypt 

If you are a pet parent, like myself, you would know that one of the greatest times in our day would be when we get to spend quality time with our pets.  

Whilst most people assume cats aren’t very fond of human company, I think us dedicated cat owners can confirm that this is not the case.  

Did you know that just like humans, animals can suffer from pollen allergies? Summer days are great, but for those with allergies, when the pollen count is high, that means irritation and discomfort for pets with hay fever.  

How to know if your pet has an allergy?  

The cause of allergies in pets and humans is the same, however the signs and symptoms are different.  

When it comes to cats, few points are so heavily debated as indoor vs outdoor. Naturally, owners of each tend to vouch for their own cat’s superiority. In an attempt to shed a balanced light on the subject, we’ve interviewed two people who have had both!

Did you know: there are more cats than dogs in the UK?

There’s over a million more pet cats than pet dogs in the UK, with 24% of adults owning a cat in 2021. If you’re considering adopting one for yourself, take a look at our brief guide to the temperaments and needs of each of the UK’s most popular cats.

While which breed actually has the top spot is widely disputed, the following breeds are always near the top of the list:

September is Pet Sitter Education month, which promotes educational awareness on the benefits of using a pet sitter. Getting away for the weekend? Although, your cat might be fine on its own for a couple of days, hiring a cat sitter is the best way to ensure your cat is ‘feline fine!’

As we enter the summer month of July (and finally get some warm weather!) we must remember and bring our attention to National Pet Hydration awareness month. As animal lovers, we care for the wellbeing and health of our pets and hydration is extremely important for your pets.