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Cats reach sexual maturity, and can get pregnant, from around 4 months of age. Hence current advice is to have your cat neutered around 4 months old to prevent unwanted pregnancies. But what happens if we don’t neuter ou…

Hyperthyroidism, (the term for an overactive thyroid gland, producing excessive amounts of thyroid hormone) is the most common endocrine (hormonal) disease of cats, usually affecting middle-aged to older cats. It is more…

Puberty… an awkward topic of conversation. It’s the time in an animal’s life when they become sexually mature and their thoughts turn towards mating. But how do we know if a cat has started puberty? What should you be lo…

Cats have a reputation of being aloof and elusive creatures. But those of us who share our lives with a cat, know that when they are with their favourite people, they can be very open and loving animals. However, despite…

Fat is often thought of as a bad thing in terms of food. But that’s not necessarily the case especially when it comes to our domestic cats. Cats are classified as obligate carnivores. This means that they require nutrien…

Cats are one of the most popular pets in the UK. And one of the biggest problems they now face is popularity! They’re easy right? They don’t need walking, training, and are already house trained. A consequence of this th…