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How Nutrition Can Improve Your Cat’s Digestive System
All cats can suffer with digestive sensitivities at some point in their life, this can include issues such as diarrhoea, vomiting, constipation and hairballs. The right diet can help to manage these sensitivities and help alleviate any discomfort your cat may be feeling. In this article, we’ll look at how certain nutrients can help to…
Cat Grooming Advice
The importance of your cat’s coat health is often highly underestimated — despite it being one of the most critical factors when it comes to their overall health. Knowing how to brush your cat and doing so regularly helps to ensure it retains a clean, silky coat – as well as getting rid of any…
Why Does My Cat Eat Grass?
You may have caught your cat eating blades of grass on many occasions – your cat has then most probably thrown up in the aftermath. This leads many cat owners to wonder why their cat eats grass in the first place. HOW EATING GRASS HELPS YOUR CAT No one knows for certain, but some experts…
How to Keep Cats Cool in Summer
Throughout the summer months, it’s common for the rising temperature to make it difficult for your cat to stay cool. We’ve put together some helpful tips on how to keep your cat safe in the sun, whilst still making the most of the beautiful weather! Shade Although many cats love to lay in the sun for…
Digestive Problems in Cats
Worried about your cat’s digestive health? Perhaps you’ve noticed your cat being sick after eating, or maybe your cat is suffering with constipation or diarrhoea. Your cat’s digestive system requires the right levels of friendly bacteria to keep it functioning properly. There are many factors that can disturb this harmonious balance and cause your cat…
Why Does My Cat Keep Meowing?
Although meowing is a way of communicating, it’s not the way that cats communicate with each other. The kind of cat meow we hear has been exclusively developed for humans. Cats learn that we don’t respond to things like scent and body language. However, we do respond to sound – which is why they learn…
Your CatBuzz Questions – Asked & Answered
Since the start of our #CatBuzz campaign in mid-July, you’ve been sending in some great questions about your feline companions! Over the last 10 weeks, we’ve had loads of queries about all sorts of cat-related topics (and a couple of non-cat-related topics!) At ROYAL CANIN®, we believe that in order to provide your cat or…
What Breed is My Cat?
When it comes to the many different breeds of cats, it can sometimes be difficult to tell which is which. Different breeds of cats have unique needs based on many contributing factors such as coat type, size, and temperament. Identifying your cat’s breed can help you to better understand their needs in order to select…
How Important Is Palatability to Your Cat?
Nutritious and healthy food is something that every cat can enjoy with every meal, but this doesn’t mean they have to sacrifice palatability – a cat can enjoy their food whilst sticking to their nutritious diet. But just how important is palatability to your cat's ability to enjoy a meal and sustain the diet that's…
Cats and Fussy Eating
Some cats can be finicky and fussy about food. However, if fed the correct way, you can bring this type of behaviour to an end. After all, fussiness is not an inherent trait bred into cats. Let’s explore the different reasons why a cat may be exhibiting signs of fussiness, and look into what you…
Wet Food for Cats – The Facts and Benefits
Why is cat food available in a wet form? Why use wet food and not just dry food? What are the benefits of wet food for cats? There are many misconceptions regarding the use of wet food for cats, and cat feeding in general, due to misinformation. Wet food has many purposes and benefits, and…
How to Give a Cat a Pill
Giving medicine to your cat can be extremely difficult – many owners have struggled with giving pills and other medicine to their feline companions. In this article we’ll look at some hints and tips that can make giving pills to your cat an easier task. Bring an assistant Perhaps the most useful thing to have…