Discover: Cats
Christmas Hazards
Live trees Although a mainstay of any Christmas season, live Christmas trees can be dangerous for cats and dogs. This is because pine needles can be ingested and, in some cases, puncture your pet’s intestines. Not only this, but pine is highly toxic to cats and can potentially cause liver damage. Artificial trees Generally, an…
Keeping Your Pets Safe at Christmas
Christmas is often a time for festive cheer and indulgence with loved ones – something many of us look forward to all year round. During the Christmas period, it can be more difficult to resist treating your pets with scraps of human foods. However this temptation must be resisted because many harmful ingredients make their…
Keeping your pets calm on Bonfire Night
Fireworks season is usually a time of revelry for most, however it could probably be deemed as the time of year that your pet would rather avoid, with the constant frightening and unexpected loud noises partnered with endless bursts of overpowering colour. Despite this, you can take some simple steps to prepare for this time…
The Maine Coon: Size, Origin, and More!
While Maine Coons are highly people-orientated cats, they are not overly dependent. They do not constantly pester for attention, but prefer to be where their owners are, investigating whatever activity they’re involved in. Maine Coons are known for their sweet and gentle nature. They generally get along well with children and dogs, as well as…
The Persian Cat: Grooming, Health, and More!
This breed has a quiet, musical voice, but communicates mainly with their large, expressive eyes. The Persian has a sweet, gentle nature and is easy to live with. They are happy to be combed and petted, and like to play but are unlikely to join in boisterous games. Persians are creatures of habit and prefer…
The Siamese Breed: Health, History, and More!
Siamese cats are loving, loyal, intuitive, demanding and sociable. They thrive on attention. The Siamese breed are very intelligent and playful cats who are able to entertain themselves for hours. These cats have their favourite toys and never tire of playing throughout their lives. They love warm places and will find the most comfortable, warm…
The Ragdoll: Facts, History, and More!
The Ragdoll is a loving, quiet breed with a very laid-back disposition. They are very sociable and love to be with owners and even household guests. Ragdolls are known for their tolerant attitudes towards other animals and they are especially good with children. They are often compared to dogs because of their friendliness and intelligence.…
The British Shorthair: Weight, Food, History, and More!
British Shorthairs are intelligent, affectionate and generally without a temperamental side. They are tolerant of children and dogs, making them excellent family cats. While they like to be around their owners, they prefer to keep their feet on the ground and will not be comfortable when carried around. They are quite content with their own…
Your Kitten’s Development
Our ROYAL CANIN® Cat Timeline chronicles the amazing development and life of a cat – from birth as a kitten to a fully-fledged adult and beyond. Each growth stage is outlined with a commentary that describes important life events and how a kitten’s nutritional needs change with different levels of maturity. Follow our timeline now…
Are You a Cat Person or a Dog Person – Quiz
Whether you're thinking about adding a pet to the family for the first time, or adding another dog or cat to your life, then why not take our quiz to find out if we think you're a cat person or a dog person? You may think you already know, but why not see if our…
Dry, Wet or Mixed Food? The Benefits for Your Cat
When it comes to feeding your cat, you may be wondering whether wet or dry cat food – or a combination of the two – is the best choice for their mealtimes. If you’re currently weighing up the benefits of both, in this article we’ll explain why it’s not a case of wet vs dry…
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)
FLUTD or Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease is a syndrome that encompasses several conditions affecting the urinary system in cats and may affect any part of their bladder or urethra – the urethra is the tube that removes the urine from the bladder. FLUTD can be very uncomfortable. If your cat has Feline Lower Urinary…