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Quality Over Quantity – Paws For Thought

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Considering the future of our planet has become an ever-increasing part of today’s society. Climate change, single-use plastic, sustainable energy, veganism and many other terms have encroached into the vocabulary of human beings. Words and ideals are being translated into action as more and more…
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Cat on bed

A Beginner’s Guide to the Bengal

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Exploring one of the most exotic and elegant breeds, this blog post will examine the stunning Bengal cat. The Bengal Coat  The Bengal has two different types of coat, both of which are unique to this breed and are the most defining trait that sets…
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Siamese

A Beginner’s Guide to the Siamese

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Blue-eyed, talkative, and with pointed features, the Siamese is the second most popular breed of cat across the world. One of the oldest breeds around, the Siamese originated in Asia and is now commonplace across every continent. This blog post will delve more into this…
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Wall-Mounted Cat Tree

Guest Post – Why Should We Provide Cats With High Places?

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This article has been put together by the Feline Welfare Team at International Cat Care, a leading cat charity that works hard to improve the welfares of cats across the world. This post looks at the benefits of providing 3-Dimensional space in the home that…
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Sphinx

The Rise and Rise of the Domestic Cat

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Over the course of 9000 years, the rise of the domesticated cat has been rapid. With cats now established across the globe, this blog post charts the ascent of this species, from the farmer’s companion, to an Egyptian Goddess, to one of the most successful…
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Cat breeding

Cat Breeders, Catteries and Catipilla

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When designing this range, we wanted to create a product line that was based upon three important traits – quality, innovation and the health & well-being of cats. Having spoken to a number of cat breeders and cattery owners over the past 9 months, we…
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Cat in the summer

Keeping Cats Cool In Summer

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With the UK basking in the first heat wave of the Summer, we can be forgiven for letting our hair down to enjoy the sunshine. Just as we need more water and sunscreen to stay safe and hydrated, our pets also require similar care to…
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British Shorthair

A Beginner’s Guide to the Russian Blue

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This series of blog posts has covered the basics of Britain’s most-loved pedigree cats. Next up, the elegant and agile Russian Blue.  Appearance The Russian Blue has a few distinguishable features that set them apart from a lot of pedigree breeds. Their shimmering blue coats…
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Cat in tree

How to Provide Enrichment in a Cat Garden

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There was a time when cats could roam free to their heart’s content. They came and went as they pleased and, as a result, they were often put in harm’s way. In recent years, many cat owners have moved away from free-living cats and have…
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Three cats on a table

Living in a Multi-Cat Household

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With lions being the only notable exception, cats are natural solitary predators that do not live in socially constructed groups by choice. The domesticated cat, however, has proven to be an adaptable species that has managed to adjust to living in compact groups by developing…
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Yawning cat

How To Keep Cats Active Indoors

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Whether your cat stays indoors or roams outside, there are times when she has to spend a prolonged period inside the home. This blog post looks at the different techniques that you can use to keep your cat active and stimulated in the home. Keeping…
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Old cat

How Cat Behaviour Changes with Age

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Anyone who has followed Catipilla will know that our story began with Smudge, our 18-year-old family cat who was losing the ability to climb. As Smudge grew older, we noticed that her behaviour began to change considerably. Being our first cat, we weren’t aware of…
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