38 articles in the category: Tips and tricks
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How to clean cat pee?
Published : 10/27/2021 | Categories : Tips and tricksDoes your cat have a tendency to urinate everywhere but in the litter box? This may be a sign of stress. In fact, if your cat has always been housebroken, it's essential to ask yourself some questions.
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Adopting a second cat at home: Essential tips
Published : 06/15/2021 | Categories : Cat life , Tips and tricksAdopting a new cat is very exciting. Though, you need to prepare by getting all the right things in order. As part of preparations, you need to clean the pet area, stock on the supplies and get all the reliable toys. The fact is that there are many cats out there that are abandoned or even abused. These lovely animals are looking for someone to give them a reliable home for a chance to love again.
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Kneading in cats
Published : 01/07/2020 | Categories : Tips and tricksThe kneading is acquired by the cat from the first days of his life. In fact, when they are still kittens, they knead their mother’s womb in order to stimulate the flow of milk through the mammary glands and facilitate feeding. When your matou is weaned, this one no longer needs feeding. However, it happens that this behavior lasts, a bit like your matou had kept his «child’s soul».
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Is your cat a mini-genius?
Published : 03/07/2018 | Categories : Tips and tricksWhat makes a cat intelligent? And how can you measure and develop their intelligence? Read on to find out more! Humankind has long been attempting to measure the intelligence of different species of animals, often with the aim of proving that the human species is superior in this area. Dogs and monkeys have thus been the subject of many studies, but cats have for the most part been ignored.
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How to become a foster family for cats?
Published : 01/31/2018 | Categories : Tips and tricksIf you’d like to combine your love of cats with a good deed, why not volunteer to become a foster family for cats! Have you always dreamed of having a cat, but don’t have the possibility of adopting one at the moment? Perhaps you would simply like to do a good deed and get involved in the feline cause. If so, you may be interested in fostering one or more cats on a temporary basis from a cat rescue association.
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First aid for your cat
Published : 01/24/2018 | Categories : Tips and tricksWhat should you do if your cat suffers a minor or major injury? Here we outline the basic gestures for attending to your cat. Like ourselves, cats are not immune to the risk of a minor or serious accident, particularly domestic and road accidents. Depending on the nature of the injury, it may be necessary to act very quickly. As a cat owner, you can learn some of the basic gestures to provide first aid to your pet in the event of an accident.
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How to cope with the death of your cat
Published : 01/17/2018 | Categories : Tips and tricksWhat steps do you need to take when your cat dies? And how should you grieve the loss of your pet? Read on for our advice. Nobody likes thinking about the death of their cat in the future. It can be extremely difficult to cope with such a tragic event. However, there are a number of practical issues that need to be dealt with, particularly regarding your cat’s remains.
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Resume your good habits after the Christmas holidays
Published : 01/03/2018 | Categories : Tips and tricksAfter too little sleep and too much food, now is the time for you and your cat to resume your healthy habits after the holiday season. 2018 is already here and, like each new year, it’s often a time we make new resolutions after over-indulging during the Christmas holidays. But what about puss? While your cat may not have sipped on champagne over the past fortnight, their daily routine has no doubt been somewhat disrupted.
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What to do if your cat has indigestion
Published : 12/27/2017 | Categories : Tips and tricksHumans are not the only ones that suffer from indigestion. When fed overly rich or inappropriate food, cats can also suffer from digestive trouble. Over-indulging affects your cat too, but it should be taken a lot more seriously. Indigestion is one of the main risks facing your cat at Christmas time. Here’s how you should deal with it, should the situation arise.
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How to deal with runaway cats
Published : 12/13/2017 | Categories : Tips and tricksDoes your cat disappear for days at a time? We help you to understand this common behaviour in cats. Does your cat have a tendency to run away? Are they prone to disappear for one, two or several days, and then return home as if nothing had happened? If the answer is yes, unfortunately you’re the owner of a runaway cat. This behaviour is quite common in cats, whether they live in an apartment or in a house with a garden.
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DIY: create an Advent calendar for your cat
Published : 11/29/2017 | Categories : Tips and tricksFill your winter evenings in the run-up to Christmas by making an Advent calendar for your cat! Christmas is just around the corner. This year, why not let your cat take part in the festivities by making them an Advent calendar! it’s a chance to make a pretty decorative object and, above all, it’s a great excuse to share some quality time with your cat! Now that we’ve convinced you, follow the steps below.
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Adopting another pet
Published : 11/22/2017 | Categories : Tips and tricksAlready have a cat and considering adopting another pet? Follow our tips below to ensure that the arrival of a new pet in your home goes as smoothly as possible. The issue of adopting a new pet always raises many questions when you already have a cat at home. Felines are very territorial animals and they generally don't like to see their everyday lives change dramatically. So, will your cat willingly accept the new arrival?
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How can I stop my cat from being naughty?
Published : 11/15/2017 | Categories : Tips and tricksIn order to educate your cat, you must follow very specific rules. Here we share our tips on how to succeed. Whether your cat likes to sharpen their claws on your beautiful sofa or wallpaper, climb onto the kitchen table to steal food, sleep on the clean linen pile, or unroll all the toilet paper “just for fun”, it’s time to nip their naughty habits in the bud!
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Adopting a cat from a shelter: what you need to know
Published : 11/01/2017 | Categories : Tips and tricksPlanning to adopt a cat? Why not adopt one from a shelter? It’s safe, ethical and affordable! It’s official: you’ve decided to welcome a ball of fur into your home! But have you considered adopting your new companion from a shelter? By doing so, you have the chance to perform a truly virtuous deed: each year, thousands of cats are abandoned and left waiting for a loving family to give them a new home.
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Help! My cat won’t sleep at night
Published : 10/18/2017 | Categories : Tips and tricksDoes your cat wake you up during the night or at the break of dawn? Here are some tips to help your cat adapt to your rhythm. Cats spend more than half their day asleep! However, things start to get tricky when the moment they’re wide awake and full of energy coincides with you being fast asleep…With their meowing, knocking down objects and dashing around your apartment, your kitty’s sure to wake you from your slumber.
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How to take care of long-haired cats
Published : 10/11/2017 | Categories : Tips and tricksLong-haired cats require particular care, starting with regular grooming. Here are some tips on how to keep your cat’s coat looking immaculate. Your favourite ball of fur requires quite a lot of care. By grooming your cat correctly, you can be sure to keep your home clean but, above all, it’s important for your animal’s health and well-being.