The Cat Advisor Obesity affects not only us humans, but also our cats. Upwards of 40 percent of cats in Sweden are overweight. And just like for us, obesity carries an increased risk of several diseases in the cat, such as diabetes, joint problems, various skin conditions and a weakened immune system. Being overweight also means an increased … Read more
When your cat moans, it can mean a variety of things, from being sick to being bored and wanting attention. But how do you know which jam signals pain, or cuddle? We sort out the meowing! In fact, cats do not actually moan to each other – they communicate with each other in other ways: … Read more
More have become cat and dog owners during the pandemic. Maybe that’s a reason to make more workplaces pet friendly? Namely, there are many benefits to having pets at work – for both health and work! As more of us return to our workplaces after the pandemic, more pets risk being left at home. Something … Read more
A known fact is that we humans are bad at reading the cat’s body language and facial expressions. Maybe your cat shows you more love than you think? This is how you can recognize your fur lover’s different ways of showing appreciation to you. In a study at the University of Guelph in Canada, researchers … Read more
If you are a pet owner, you probably feel better than most. But the level of cleanliness in your home may leave something to be desired when your four-legged friend sheds fur, lies on the couch or pulls in sand. Having a pet has many more good health effects. But there are still some disadvantages. … Read more
As cat owners, you are often so grateful for the joy and company our cats give us, that we have a fairly high ceiling when it comes to cats’ slightly odd phenomena. However, some behaviors may be directly related to old age or illness. There are signs that are more common in various problems. The … Read more
Are you considering buying a claw tree / cat tree for your cat? In this article, we explain why it can be important to have a claw tree at home. We also go through what is good to think about when buying a claw tree, and list which claw trees we think are affordable. Why … Read more
What can we do to prolong the life of cats and how old does a cat really get? Cats have long been a part of human life. The reason why people started taking care of cats is that they were good at keeping track of pests. Today, the cat is one of the most popular … Read more
Does your cat have difficulty holding tight? Has it started peeing indoors? Does it urinate more often and more than usual? Or has it started drinking more than usual? The fact that the cat drinks and urinates a lot is a common symptom in our cats and can be due to a number of different … Read more
Cats usually do quite well from a wasp sting, but there are a few things to keep an eye on when it happens. Often a wasp sting does not cause any serious reactions in a cat. The cat usually experiences pain at the bite site itself and redness may persist for a while. Of course, … Read more