Catios and Cat Leashes: Safely Taking an Indoor Cat Outside

cat on a balcony catio

Some cats are unable to go outside on their own. While many felines enjoy the freedom of coming and going for a home, for others it is impractical. This can be for a variety of reasons: your cat might not be able to go outside because of where you live, or their health, or dangers […]

Houseplants Safe for Cats: Which Plants Are Cat Friendly

cat in a cat friendly plant

House plants can be a fantastic way to improve your air quality, brighten up your surroundings, and make your home feel like a nicer place. However, sometimes your cat can disagree. Cats can cause problems with house plants. They like to climb, play, and generally make mischievous with big pots of soil. This is often […]

How to Train Your Cat: It’s Not an Impossible Feat!

Mishi Pets cat begging on hind legs

Contrary to popular belief, you can train your cat. Most people believe that it is only dogs who can be taught proper behaviour and tricks, but cats are more than capable of learning how to understand you. Training your cat is a bit different though. Experts agree that cats are considerably less domesticated than dogs, […]

Cat IQ vs Dog IQ: Are Cats Smarter Than Dogs

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Popular opinion would indicate that most pet owners believe their dogs are smarter than their cats. However, we might not be giving our feline friends enough credit. Cats aren’t as good at performing tricks. They won’t usually run agility courses at their owner’s request, they don’t sniff out bombs or help the blind, but cats […]

A Match Made in Heaven: Finding The Right Cat for You

Finding The Right Cat For You

Finding the right cat for you can be tricky. Once you’ve decided if you want a mixed or pure breed cat, there are still a lot of choices. Each lifestyle brings with it a certain set of circumstances that has to influence which cat is right for you. You might be tempted to just pick […]

Cat Litter Box: Proper Care of Your Cat’s Litter Box

Cat's Litter Box

While it might not be the nicest topic to discuss, dealing with cat’s litter box is a major part of caring for your feline friend. While many owners like to keep the litter box out of sight and out of mind, its an essential part of your cat’s day. There is an abundance of choices […]

Pure Breed or Mixed Breed Cats: Which is Right for You?

grey cat with blue eyes

There are a lot of factors to consider when picking up a new pet. They are going to be a major part of your family, so it’s important to make the right choice. When you’re buying a cat, the first question you’re faced with is do you want a pure breed or mixed breed cat? […]

Cat Behavior | Strange Cat Behavior Explained

Mishi pets cat staring at a laptop

Why is my cat doing this bizarre thing? It is kind of a universal question. No matter how much you love your feline friend, at some point or another, their behaviour will start to completely baffle you. Every cat has its own strange idiosyncrasies, but there is a lot of weird behaviour that forms a […]

Neutering or Spaying Your Cat: Be a Responsible Cat Parent

Spaying or Neutering Your Cat - stray cat

Deciding if neutering or spaying is right for your cat is a big decision. You might have some ideas about breeding your cat, because who wouldn’t want kittens that looked just like yours? Unfortunately, this isn’t always possible. Spaying or neutering is the responsible thing to do with your pet. You also have to consider […]

Does Your Cat Have a Healthy Diet? How to Feed Your Cat

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Feeding a cat is the most basic task required for taking care of your furry friend. However, there are plenty of problems that can arise. Many owners worry about the nutritional value of their cat’s food, or if the food is right for their cat’s lifestyle. There are also foods that cats like to eat, […]

Are You Depriving Your Dog or Cat of Holistic Care?

cat and dog holistic care

With our best desire at heart, we often ask if there is something that will act as a miraculous wonder drug to help our pet when he or she is unwell. Of course, the answer is not that simple. If it were, there would be no vets nor science. But, a holistic pet care approach […]

A Guide to Dating When You Have a Pet

dating man woman and a dog

Dating can often mean some big changes in your life. If your pet is a central part of your everyday activities, it can affect them too. Pets can become quite accustomed to the status quo, so there are naturally going to be some concerns about bringing someone else into the picture. There are lots of […]

Is Your Cat Bored? Learn how to keep your indoor cat happy

Indoor Cat Entertained

Not every cat enjoys spending its days outside the home. Hunting, running, and exploring is okay for some but it’s not for everyone. Some cats just don’t like being left to wander alone in the great unknown. Others may live in areas where it’s not safe to let them loose. Such as a few stories […]

Before You Go to the Vet: Treat the Most Common Pet Ailments

Vet doctor with a cat and dog

Pets are perhaps our most beloved family members. Naturally, we want them to live a healthy and happy life. Humans and pets both suffer from ailments from time to time yet the difference between the two is that, unlike humans, pets are not able to communicate when they have a problem. Sadly, the animal may […]

Can Cats and Dogs Live Together?

Puppy and kitten cuddling

Cats and dogs don’t have to be at each other’s throats all the time. Contrary to what cartoons have taught us, the two species can live in harmony. If you do your research before you throw them together, have a lot of patience, and you’re willing to put some work into it, then your cat […]

Cats and Dogs: 10 Reasons Why You Should Get a Pet

puppy and kitten living together

Despite vicious battles between dog and cat owners, one thing is certain – everyone’s better off having a pet. Or better said, loving a pet. But, getting a pet is a decision that requires a great deal of maturity, just like when deciding on starting a family. A pet will be a lovely addition to […]

Best Things to Buy for Your New Cat on a Bigger Budget

Getting everything ready for a new cat or kitten to come home can be a big job. Whether you’re on a small budget or you have a bigger budget to spend, there’s a lot of decisions to make. You need food, litter, toys, and even a scratching post or furniture for them to play on. […]

Best Things to Buy for Your New Cat on a Medium Budget

When you’re preparing your home for a new kitten or cat, there is a lot that you need to think about. Your cat is going to need supplies to make your house a home for them. Whether it is an adult cat or a kitten, they’ll need equipment, toys, and even bedding or furniture to […]

Best Things to Buy for Your New Cat on a Low Budget

Bringing home a new kitten or cat can be exciting, but there is a bit of prep work required. There are some things that you’re going to need to buy for your new cat when you get them home or even before. Thankfully though, this list can be done pretty easily on a budget. Most […]