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How to Give Your Cat Medicine Without the Struggle

Giving medicine to a cat does not have to be a battle. Most owners make it harder than it needs to be. Pau, animal biologist and co-founder of Bangkok Cats,...

Why Pedigree Cats Are So Expensive

A pedigree kitten from a responsible breeder can cost tens of thousands of baht. Most people assume this is profit. The reality is that responsible breeding is an expensive, labour-intensive...

How to Tell If Your Cat Is Sick

Cats are instinctively good at hiding illness until it becomes serious. By the time obvious symptoms appear, the condition has often been developing for days or weeks. Pau, animal biologist...

Why Paracetamol Can Kill Cats

Paracetamol is one of the most common medicines in Thai households and one of the most dangerous substances a cat can be exposed to. Even a fraction of a standard...

Is Dry Cat Food Dangerous for Cats?

Dry cat food is convenient, affordable and widely used across Thailand. But is it actually good for your cat? Pau, animal biologist and co-founder of Bangkok Cats, gives an honest...

How to Secretly Keep a Cat in Your Condo

How to keep a cat in a no-pets condo without getting caught. Practical advice from Pau and Sun of Bangkok Cats based on years of urban cat ownership in Bangkok.

The Hidden Danger of Inbreeding in Cats and Why It Matters

Why inbreeding shortens cats lives and what responsible breeders do differently. Pau and Sun of Bangkok Cats explain the genetics behind the problem.

Is Catnip Safe for Cats? Everything You Need to Know

Catnip makes some cats roll, drool and act completely unlike themselves. Others ignore it entirely. Pau and Sun, founders of Bangkok Cats, explain the science behind the catnip response, whether...

Why fat cats are not as cute as you think

Many Thai cat owners see a chubby cat as a sign of a well-loved pet. The reality is that obesity is one of the most damaging and preventable health conditions...

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Expensive Cat Toy: Is It Actually Worth the Price?

Premium cat toys can cost several times more than the cheap versions sitting next to them on the shelf. Is the price difference justified? Pau and Sun, founders of Bangkok...

How to Train Your Cat to Stop Scratching the Sofa

Sofa scratching is one of the most common complaints from cat owners in Thailand. Most attempts to stop it fail because they address the symptom rather than the cause. Pau...