Why does my cat knock things off the table? The real reasons and how to stop it
It is 4am and something hits the laminate with a crack. I lie there in the dark, waiting to find out what my cat has decided to do with my glass this time.
How to calm a cat during fireworks: hiding spots, timing and what to avoid on Bonfire Night
The bangs start long before the sky lights up, and by the time mine did, she had already vanished. What I did in the hour before dusk made all the difference.
Is lavender poisonous to cats? The plant, the essential oil and the products to avoid
I thought my lavender-scented pillow spray was harmless, until my cat started drooling on the duvet. Here is what I learned about the danger I had been spraying every night.
Why does my cat chatter at birds? What that jaw-clicking sound means
You’ve noticed it before: that rapid jaw-clicking, almost a stutter between a squeak and a bleat, whenever your cat spots a bird outside the window. Your cat has locked onto prey it cannot reach, and its brain is running through the entire hunting sequence with nowhere to send the energy.
Are hydrangeas poisonous to cats? Symptoms, risky parts and what to do
Hydrangeas contain cyanogenic glycosides that release cyanide when chewed, affecting how cells use oxygen. While serious poisoning is uncommon in cats (obligate carnivores with little interest in plants), curious kittens and indoor cats can suffer upset stomachs or worse. Every part of the plant, especially flower buds and young leaves, poses a risk and should be kept away from cats.
Why does my cat sit in the bath? The five reasons vets and behaviourists give
Your cat’s love of the bathtub isn’t about getting wet. From cooling down on hot days to finding a secure hideout, behaviourists identify five overlapping reasons—though one deserves closer attention from pet owners.
Cat swallowed a hair tie: what to do, signs of a blockage and when to see a vet
If your cat swallowed a hair tie, call your vet immediately—even if she seems fine. Hair ties count as foreign bodies and can cause life-threatening blockages. Learn the danger signs, what vets will do, and how to prevent this common accident.
Why does my cat drink from the tap instead of her bowl? Reasons and simple fixes
Your cat’s tap obsession isn’t stubbornness—it’s evolution. Running water signals safety to an animal whose ancestors couldn’t risk murky puddles. Discover why this habit happens and practical fixes that actually work.
Why does my cat chew plastic bags? The causes, the dangers and how to stop it
Cats are drawn to plastic bags for their texture, smell, and crinkly sounds—but this seemingly harmless habit can be life-threatening. Swallowed plastic can block a cat’s intestines or cause suffocation, making prevention essential. Learn why your cat does it and how to redirect this behavior safely.
I watched my cat chew on one side for two years just to put it down to fussiness: the day my vet took an X-ray, the tooth still looked perfect
A cat can favor one side of its mouth for years while appearing perfectly fine—all because of a condition that looks invisible on the surface. Feline tooth resorption affects up to 67% of cats, yet dental X-rays reveal damage that the naked eye consistently misses. Discover why your vet’s annual check-up isn’t just routine: it could catch a silent dental crisis before your cat starts suffering.
I mopped up beside my old cat’s litter box every morning for two years: the day my vet saw the box, he told me to bin it
For two years, one cat owner mopped up puddles beside her elderly cat’s litter box every morning, assuming it was just old age. Then her vet took one look at the box and revealed the real culprit: the design itself was causing pain. Discover what senior cats actually need.
« I thought a plant-based one was gentler than the chemicals »: why the same drops that suit the dog are judged dangerous once they land on a cat
A dog’s flea treatment can be a cat’s poison. Even ‘natural’ plant-based drops carry deadly risks because cats lack a crucial liver enzyme that other mammals possess. Understanding this metabolic difference could save your cat’s life.