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How to get your cat interested in a new toy
How to get your cat interested in a new toy
A cat that ignores a new toy is not a cat that does not like playing. It is a cat that has not been introduced to the toy in the... Read more...
Cat exercise wheels: what they are and why they work
Cat exercise wheels: what they are and why they work
A cat exercise wheel addresses something wand play cannot: the sustained cardiovascular run. Why wheels work biologically, which cats benefit most, what size and design actually matter, and how to... Read more...
Do cats need exercise? More than most owners realise
Do cats need exercise? More than most owners realise
A free-roaming cat hunts for up to three hours per prey animal and catches up to twelve prey per day. Your indoor cat has the same biology and none of... Read more...
Why wand toys work and how to use them properly
Why wand toys work and how to use them properly
The wand toy is the most effective play tool available to a cat owner. It is also the most commonly misused. Why it works, what most people do wrong, and... Read more...
Why cats play with their prey (and what it tells us)
Why cats play with their prey (and what it tells us)
Every time your cat stalks a toy, it is running a hardwired hunting sequence. Understanding what each phase does and why the kill matters will change how you play with... Read more...
Why raw food is the natural diet for cats
Why raw food is the natural diet for cats
Most cat owners never ask the most important question: what is a cat actually built to eat? The answer is written into their teeth, their stomach acid, their liver and... Read more...
What to feed kittens on a raw diet
What to feed kittens on a raw diet
Kittens raised on raw food from weaning develop well and often transition more easily than adult cats. This guide covers nutritional requirements by age, what to feed and when, and... Read more...
What healthy cat poop looks like on a raw diet
What healthy cat poop looks like on a raw diet
Your cat's stool is one of the clearest signals of how well its digestive system is working. This guide covers what to expect when switching to raw food, what healthy... Read more...
Can cats eat raw chicken? What you need to know
Can cats eat raw chicken? What you need to know
Raw chicken is one of the most biologically appropriate proteins a cat can eat. This article covers safety, sourcing, which cuts to use, bones, and how to introduce it to... Read more...
Taurine in cats: why animal protein is not optional
Taurine in cats: why animal protein is not optional
One nutrient. One missing enzyme. Consequences that show up in the heart, the eyes and in kittens that never develop properly. Taurine is the clearest example of why cats cannot... Read more...
How a cat's digestive system actually works
How a cat's digestive system actually works
Most cat owners spend more time choosing a litter box than understanding how their cat actually processes food. This article changes that. We go through each part of the feline... Read more...
Why a fake cat pedigree is a bigger problem than you think
Why a fake cat pedigree is a bigger problem than you think
A pedigree is more than a certificate with a name on it. It is a direct link to a breed's health history. When someone forges one, the damage goes far... Read more...