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What’s The Deal With Catnip?
Cat behaviour

What’s The Deal With Catnip?

Most of us have seen the strange effects of catnip on our furry little friends, and how it brings out a crazy side in some cats, while others seem completely indifferent. Just within the KatKin family, Brett's cat, Molly, loves catnip; while my cat, Gorbi, couldn't care less


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Purring – Some Pearls of Wisdom on a Perplexing Phenomenon
Cat behaviour

Purring – Some Pearls of Wisdom on a Perplexing Phenomenon

Is there a more satisfying sound on earth than the rumble of a good purr? It’s enough to keep us at times rooted in our seats, as if pinned in place by a happy little tractor with soft fur and kneading paws. An intimate communication, audible only to the lucky few close enough to hear – perhaps the pillow talk of cats! As much as we know and love the sound of purring, it holds more mystery and magic than you may realise, and science is still far from understanding it completely


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Cancer in Cats – A Basic Overview
Cat health

Cancer in Cats – A Basic Overview

It is estimated that one in five cats will get cancer in their lifetime, which is slightly lower than the incidence of cancer in people and dogs. Feline cancer is commonly seen in veterinary practice; and is one of the leading causes of death in cats


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Understanding Cat Bite Abscesses
Cat health

Understanding Cat Bite Abscesses

Today’s topic is not for the faint hearted! Cat bite abscesses are a squeamish subject, but one which many cat owners have been challenged with. Unfortunately, these rather iffy injuries occur quite commonly in our feline friends – especially in those that roam outdoors and those that are unsterilized, as these factors predispose them to fighting


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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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How to keep cats cool in hot weather
Hardcore how-tos

How to keep cats cool in hot weather

We look forward to summer all year. The weather is hot. The days are long. The drinks are cold. But summer also comes with risks, especially for our cats. And since they can’t always protect themselves, we’ve got to be there for them.


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Why We Make Our Own Cat Food
Why fresh

Why We Make Our Own Cat Food

In the beginning we knew we wanted to reinvent cat food. One of the roads we explored was trying to find a pet food contract manufacturer we could partner with, who would make the fresh food we wanted


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