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Why does my cat need a slow feeder?
Why does my cat need a slow feeder? Cats are natural-born hunters. In nature, they need to hunt down their prey in order to get hold of a delicious meal. Housecats, however, often have their food served to them on a silver platter. Do you want to change this habit? Special feeding bowls called “slow [...] Continue Reading -
7 Tips to keep your cat cool during summer
Looking for ways to keep your cat cool? While we can strip down to shorts and a tank top during the hot summer weather, our beloved felines have a warm, furry coat that they must wear all year ‘round. This can become a health issue in warm weather. Here are a few tips and tricks [...] Continue Reading
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Help, my cat is shedding!
Help, my cat is shedding! Brace yourself: shedding season is coming! Soon, your home will be covered in cat hair as your cat exchanges its thick winter fur for a new, lighter coat. Keep on reading to find out why cats shed and what you can do to avoid having cat hair all over your […]
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Why do cats sleep so much?
Why do cats sleep so much? Cats are curious creatures. They sleep for an average of 15 hours a day. Older cats can even sleep for up to 20 hours a day! This makes you wonder: why do cats sleep so much? Active in the dark Cats are crepuscular animals. This means that they are [...] Continue Reading
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Beautiful yet poisonous – 19 common plants and flowers to watch out for
These 19 plants and flowers are popular decorations around the house and garden. But did you know they are actually poisonous to cats? Ingestion of (parts of ) the plant or flower can result in problems with the respiratory system, digestive tract, cardiac problems and even death. Be extremely careful with the following flowers and [...] Continue Reading
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5 Reasons why your cat needs a drinking fountain
Cats are notoriously picky drinkers Some only drink from their human’s glass of water, others refuse to drink from any vessel and meow until you turn on the tap. Have you ever thought about getting your cat a Catit drinking fountain? This is why you should: 1. Most cats don’t drink enough Did you know […]
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5 Ways to prevent your furniture from getting scratched
Get your cat a vertical scratcher Some cats just love to stretch their entire body when scratching. For these cats, a tall vertical scratching surface is a must. The Vesper High Base and Vesper Double have an extra-long scratching pole while the Vesper Cubo Tower comes with a long and durable scratching mat attached to [...] Continue Reading
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5 Ways to reduce smell in your litter box
As a cat owner, you know how smelly litter boxes can get. We offer 5 quick solutions to this stinky problem. Scoop the box every day This is probably the most obvious tip. Scooping on a daily basis prevents odors from building up, keeping your house free of nasty smells. Replace all the litter and [...] Continue Reading
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What is ammonia?
What is ammonia? Ammonia (NH3) is one of the most commonly produced industrial chemicals. It is used in industry and commerce, and also exists naturally in humans and in the environment. Ammonia is essential for many biological processes and serves as a precursor for amino acid and nucleotide synthesis. In the environment, ammonia is part […]
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