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Why Do Cats Knead? What Does It Mean?

Cats are mysterious creatures with a whole host of interesting (and at times perplexing) behaviours. One such behaviour is kneading — you might know it as “making biscuits” or “kneading dough”.  Kneading is a common cat behaviour, wherein the cat pushes their front paws in…
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Why Do Cats Purr? Cat Behaviour Explained

Our cats make a lot of interesting noises. But the most common and most well-loved is the cat purr. There’s something about it that appeals to us, calms us down and makes us appreciate the strange but special relationship a human can build with a…
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Keeping Your Cat Warm This Winter

As we move into the coldest months of the year and abide by the message to ‘wrap up warm’, spare a thought for your cat(s) who don’t have the luxury of just slipping on an extra layer ?. Cats are pretty good at hiding their…
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Our Story – A Time To Reflect & Look Ahead

As 2019 draws to a close we thought it would be useful to reflect on how the Catipilla story has evolved over the past 24 months and to reveal some of our exciting new plans for 2020. From our beginnings in 2016, solving a mobility…
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Black ‘Cat’ Friday – Are You Superstitious?

Black ‘Cat’ Friday got us thinking about superstitions and there are many superstitions from around the world when it comes to cats. Here are a few that raised some eyebrows in the Catipilla office (particularly as we own a black cat!). England – a black…
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A Beginner’s Guide to the Cornish Rex

In this series of blog posts, we have been exploring the unique properties of the UK’s best-loved pedigree cats. Next up is the adorable Cornish Rex. Overview The Cornish Rex is a relatively new breed on the scene and was first bred (surprise, surprise) in…
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Guest Post – Give Your Cat The World By Catexploring

This guest post is brought to you by Hasara Lay. Hasara is the Founder & Chief Explorer at Catexplorer, a community & movement for people who explore the world with their cats. Catexplorer is full of pet owners who aim to bring some freedom and…
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How Much Exercise Does My Cat Need?

A common worry that many cat owners have is whether their cat/s are getting enough exercise. It’s well known that cat’s have developed an exceptionally high metabolic rate during evolution but all cats still need some form of daily activity for a number of important…
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Quality Over Quantity – Paws For Thought

Considering the future of our planet has become an ever-increasing part of today’s society. Climate change, single-use plastic, sustainable energy, veganism and many other terms have encroached into the vocabulary of human beings. Words and ideals are being translated into action as more and more…
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A Beginner’s Guide to the Bengal

Exploring one of the most exotic and elegant breeds, this blog post will examine the stunning Bengal cat. The Bengal Coat  The Bengal has two different types of coat, both of which are unique to this breed and are the most defining trait that sets…
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A Beginner’s Guide to the Siamese

Blue-eyed, talkative, and with pointed features, the Siamese is the second most popular breed of cat across the world. One of the oldest breeds around, the Siamese originated in Asia and is now commonplace across every continent. This blog post will delve more into this…
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Guest Post – Why Should We Provide Cats With High Places?

This article has been put together by the Feline Welfare Team at International Cat Care, a leading cat charity that works hard to improve the welfares of cats across the world. This post looks at the benefits of providing 3-Dimensional space in the home that…
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