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Cat scratching posts a cat will actually use

A cat that ignores a scratching post is usually telling you it…

Slow feeder bowls and lick mats: how to choose one

A maze bowl and a lick mat are not alternatives. One slows…

Vacuums for pet hair: what actually picks it up

Hair wraps the brush roll, clogs the filter and escapes when you…

Renting with a pet in Australia

The rules changed and a lot of renters have not caught up.…

Introducing a kitten to a cat or dog you already have

Almost every introduction that goes badly went too fast. The resident animal…

Storing pet food so it does not go off

The single most common mistake is tipping the bag into a plastic…

Kitten-proofing a home

Puppy-proofing is done at floor level. Kitten-proofing has to be done at…

Getting pet smell out of carpet

Ordinary cleaner does not work on this because the problem is organic…

Litter tray smell: fixing it properly

Deodorising products treat the symptom and often make the cat avoid the…

Where to put the litter tray in a small home

A cat has five requirements for where a tray goes and they…

Why is my cat not using the litter tray

The first step is a vet, because several causes are medical and…

Cat scratching: redirect it rather than stop it

Scratching is maintenance and marking, not misbehaviour, and it cannot be trained…

Keeping a cat happy indoors

Most indoor cat advice is about buying things. What cats actually need…

Pet-friendly garden design

Lilies, sago palm and oleander are among the plants that matter most…