Simon’s Cat, Grumpy Cat or Lil Bub, these are celebrities among cats almost every cat lover knows. However, I will introduce you to a few blogs related to cats in general where you can find interesting information, advice and experience from living with a cat.
The Creative Cat is a blog with many stories and valuable information from the lives of cats. Its author has been saving cats’ lives and keeping them for more than 30 years. Therefore, he has valuable experience. There are many interesting articles, photos and artworks.
Little Big Cat is a blog full of information written by a vet and cat behaviourist. There are good-quality information concerning the health, behaviour and nutrition of both cats and dogs. The author's plan is to raise awareness of the public about proper cat and dog breeding and reduce the number of abandoned or stray animals.
Feline Opines is a blog from the point of view of cats which is about everything related to them. It’s light reading, not always serious, with funny and whimsical posts that will definitely make your day. After all, the blog won several awards.
An interesting project is Traveling Cats which is basically a set of cat photos taken by the author when travelling all over the world. General impressions of the individual cities are also included. For example, you can learn about how large the cat population on Tashirojima island in Japan is.
A great source of information about cat scratchers is Happy Pet Post. There are many reviews and tips for the best scratching products you can find on the market these days.
An interesting and very often also useful blog is Feline Behavior Solutions. Its author is a cat behaviorist who helps to solve problems of cats and people living together. She adjusts the upbringing and approach to cats according to their needs and issues. The aim of her blog is to try to avoid unnecessary placing of cats in shelters as a result of their lack of understanding or bad (even though unaware) approach. It provides people with the necessary education and tools to avoid or solve issues of cat behaviour by advisory services as well as her worthwhile articles.
The Purrfect Job is written by a professional cat sitter. There are various tips and reviews, her job stories but also tips on how to start a business in this field and what to expect.
Another educational blog is The Catnip Times. Anyone who is interested in learning about his/her cat’s behaviour, the tips on how to take care of it and proper feeding will enjoy it. Besides that, the author tries to raise awareness about incurable cat diseases, such as FIP. She also raises awareness of Americans about less known and undesired effects of removing claws. The information in articles are thoroughly verified and consulted with world’s leading experts as well as producers.
If you’re thinking about starting canistherapy with your four-legged friend, but you don’t know whether you would manage, here you will find a brief overview of the characteristics your dog is supposed to have and what he should all know.
Dermatological problems are one of the most frequent reasons of veterinary visits. Cats often suffer from them as well. A skin problem may appear due to several reasons and you may not notice it immediately. Also because of the time that cats devote to...
Toxocariasis is the most frequent parasitosis in dogs and cats. If we want to keep both ourselves and our pets safe, regular deworming is necessary. Do you know what’s behind this disease and how it’s transmitted?
If you’re thinking about getting a rabbit, maybe you will find handy a bit of advice how to house him at home. A rabbit has certain needs as any other animal and it’s up to us, the owners, to make its life as comfortable as possible.
Holiday time is approaching fast and maybe you’re considering where to go with your four-legged friend. If you’d like to go camping, there are certainly many things you should consider. You have to plan and pack not only for yourself, but also for your...
Zoonoses are diseases common to both animals and humans. Are you interested in how such a disease can be transmitted, which ones are we at risk of in the Czech Republic or how to defend against them?
Guinea pigs are one of the most common pets that parents get for their children. They are considerably less demanding to take care of than cats or dogs. They stand out among rodents because of their sociable nature, willingness to snuggle and they are...
I have already written about dogs and how they (don’t) feel pain. So let’s look at cats. It is often not very simple to recognize. But the early recognition of the problem is important for their health and well-being.
Last time, I explained that allergy to fur as such does not exist. I wrote about allergens, the symptoms of allergy and the breeds that are hypoallergenic. Today, I will share with you how to cope with the allergy without giving your pet away.
Did you know that the concept of "allergy to fur" is actually a nonsense? The hair itself are not the only allergens. So what exactly is the person allergic to if he/she is allergic to dogs/cats and does he/she have to get rid of the animal immediately...
No matter that the surgery is minor, each brings certain risks. It is also a mental and physical burden for the animal. I wrote down several tips how you can eliminate the risks and the burden as much as possible.
This is really what this sport is about – herding balloons. The aim is the same as for herding sheep, get all the balls into the gate. And do not be mistaken, treiball is not only for herding dogs. You can do this sport with dogs of any race, size and...
