Cats · Toys
A basket of ignored toys and a cat that would rather bat a bottle cap around is one of the most common complaints I hear. It is almost never that your cat does not want to play, it is usually the toy, the timing, or the technique.
Cats · Behaviour
Spraying is not the same problem as missing the litter tray, and it needs a different fix. Here is how to tell the two apart, what actually drives spraying, and what genuinely stops it.
Cats · Behaviour
Shouting "no" and lifting your cat down rarely works for long, because counters give a cat exactly what it is looking for. Here is why cats climb up there, and what actually gets them to stop.
Cats · Training
Most kittens take to the litter tray with barely any teaching from you. Here is how to set a new kitten up to get it right from the first day, and what to do if accidents keep happening.
Cats · Behaviour
A mouse on the pillow is not revenge and it is not really a gift either. Here is what your cat is actually doing when it brings you prey, why some cats never stop, and the handful of things that genuinely cut it down.
Cats · Training
A cat on a harness does not walk like a dog, and expecting that is where most attempts fail. Here is how to introduce a harness properly, what a good first outdoor session actually looks like, and when to accept it is not for your cat.
Cats · Behaviour
The unblinking stare from across the room is one of the most misread things cats do. Here is what your cat is actually saying, why the slow blink matters, and when staring is worth paying attention to.
Cats · Behaviour
The rhythmic paw-pressing owners call making biscuits is one of the sweetest things cats do, and one of the most asked about. Here is what kneading means, why the claws come out, and when it changes.
Cats · Behaviour
Cats hide stress well, so it often shows up as changes in behaviour rather than obvious distress. Here is how to spot a stressed cat and what tends to cause it.
Cats · Breeds
British Shorthairs are sturdy, calm, and independent, the teddy-bear cat with a laid-back nature. Here is what they are like to live with, and who they suit best.
Cats · Breeds
Maine Coons are among the largest domestic cats, famed for their size, friendly nature, and dog-like character. Here is what they are really like to keep, and the health to know about.
Cats · Breeds
Ragdolls are big, docile, affectionate cats that often go limp when held. Here is an honest look at their temperament, their needs, and why they are best kept indoors.
Cats · Behaviour
Rushing introductions is how cat households go wrong. Here is the slow, scent-first method that gives two cats the best chance of getting along.
Cats · Behaviour
Cats bite for reasons that make sense once you know them, from overstimulation to play. Here is how to read the warning signs and stop the biting kindly.
Cats · Behaviour
The five a.m. wake-up call is one of the most common cat complaints, and one of the most fixable. Here is why your cat does it, and how to get your nights back.
Cats · Behaviour
Cats meow mainly to talk to us, and a sudden increase can signal a real problem. Here is what all that meowing means, and when it is a reason to see the vet.
Cats · Training
The carrier battle makes vet trips miserable and, worse, makes people skip them. Here is how to turn the carrier from a monster into a normal, unthreatening object.
Cats · Behaviour
A cat that suddenly toilets outside the box is not being spiteful. Here is what is really going on, from the tray itself to a hidden health problem, and how to fix it.
Cats · Breeds
Kitten or adult, pedigree or moggie, one cat or two. The choices that decide how well cat ownership goes are made before you bring one home. Here is how to make them well.
Cats · Toys
An indoor cat has all its needs met except the one it was built for, the hunt. Here is how to bring that back, and why it fixes more problems than you would think.
Cats · Training
Scratching is not naughtiness, it is a need. The trick is not to stop it but to redirect it, and here is how to make the scratching post win over the sofa.
Cats · Breeds
Two big, gentle, affectionate cats, with real differences underneath. An honest comparison of the Maine Coon and the Ragdoll to help you choose.
Cats · Breeds
British Shorthairs are calm, low-maintenance cats, but not a cheap one to buy or keep. Here is an honest breakdown of what one really costs over its whole life.
Cats · Breeds
Ragdolls are big, affectionate, semi-long-haired cats with a real coat to maintain and a few health risks. Here is an honest breakdown of what one costs over its whole life.
Cats · Breeds
Cats are cheaper than dogs, but not cheap. Here is an honest look at what a cat really costs over its whole life, the ongoing bills, the ones people forget, and how to plan.
Cats · Breeds
Maine Coons are big, long-lived cats with a few pricey health risks. Here is an honest breakdown of what one really costs, from the kitten to a lifetime of food, grooming, and vet care.