Purebred or moggy?

Shall I pay a large amount for a purebred cat, or maybe take a “poor chap” from the animal shelter? Opinions are divided. People who decide to buy an expensive purebred are often slandered by the supporters of mixed-breed cats. Following the slogan “Do not buy! Adopt!” they have single, indisputable principle that only homeless cats’ adoptions do count, and if you do not give one of them a home, then you are not a true cat lover! The campaign to encourage the adoption of shelter cats is very positive and necessary. However, nothing is black and white and, as[…]

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Don’t be tricked by cat food producers!

We all know how important a proper diet is in our lives. By modifying it, we are able to lose or gain weight and even stop the progression of a disease. But do we wonder what our animals eat? Do we delve into the composition of a random box of food that we grab from a store shelf? Cats are obligate carnivores – they need meat to ensure the healthy functioning of their bodies. No other protein substitute can replace the ingredients that contain muscles, tendons and animal cartilage. However, I encourage you to look at the composition of the[…]

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I want a cat!

Without any doubts cats are amazing animals and moreover they seem to exist on the verge of domestication and wilderness. They often look like plush mascots, they like to “smooch”, rub, cuddle, they have silky-soft fur, beautiful faces, sweet paws and they can purr wonderfully! At the same time, they are independent, ruthless predators with incredibly sensitive senses, strong (though small) jaws, and these sweet paws hide razor-sharp claws. Regardless of whether you want a dog, cat, fish or axolotl, as a prospective pet keeper you should carefully think through the decision to adopt a pet belonging to a specific[…]

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