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How Cats Chat - The Subtle Art of Feline Communication
Cat behaviour

How Cats Chat - The Subtle Art of Feline Communication

As humans evolved so did our reliance on communication through spoken and then written word; with the use of gestures remaining more significant in certain cultures, and body language becoming gradually more subtle and more commonly overlooked. In contrast, vocalisation in cats is just one part of their system of communication


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Homeless Cats and Rescue Stories
Cat parent life

Homeless Cats and Rescue Stories

The 21st August 2021 is International Homeless Animals Day, which was introduced by The International Society for Animal Rights in 1992 (2). It is a day dedicated to raising awareness and improving conditions for homeless animals, so we thought it a great opportunity to shed some light on the homeless cat problem in the UK; and also to introduce the three rescues we have within the KatKin family


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Gum Disease in Cats
Cat health

Gum Disease in Cats

Dental disease is a very common problem in cats, and becomes more common as they get older. It's thought that around 70-80% of cats over the age of three years old have some form of dental disease


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Grooming Senior Cats
Hardcore how-tos

Grooming Senior Cats

As your cat ages, you might start to notice their grooming routine falling to wayside a little. This is because senior cats are prone to developing dental disease and arthritis, two diseases that reduce your cat’s ability to groom effectively leading to their coat becoming unkempt as well as forming knots (aka matts)


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How to give senior cats a health check
Hardcore how-tos

How to give senior cats a health check

The time may be approaching for your cat to be getting their feline equivalent of a Senior's Bus Pass. If they are getting on in years, it may be time for your vet to give them a senior cat check: an all-over MOT to find out how their health is, and if there are any early warning signs of potential problems to come


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