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The Rise and Rise of the Domestic Cat

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Over the course of 9000 years, the rise of the domesticated cat has been rapid. With cats now established across the globe, this blog post charts the ascent of this species, from the farmer’s companion, to an Egyptian Goddess, to one of the most successful…
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Cat breeding

Cat Breeders, Catteries and Catipilla

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When designing this range, we wanted to create a product line that was based upon three important traits – quality, innovation and the health & well-being of cats. Having spoken to a number of cat breeders and cattery owners over the past 9 months, we…
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Cat in the summer

Keeping Cats Cool In Summer

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With the UK basking in the first heat wave of the Summer, we can be forgiven for letting our hair down to enjoy the sunshine. Just as we need more water and sunscreen to stay safe and hydrated, our pets also require similar care to…
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British Shorthair

A Beginner’s Guide to the Russian Blue

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This series of blog posts has covered the basics of Britain’s most-loved pedigree cats. Next up, the elegant and agile Russian Blue.  Appearance The Russian Blue has a few distinguishable features that set them apart from a lot of pedigree breeds. Their shimmering blue coats…
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Cat in tree

How to Provide Enrichment in a Cat Garden

andy.sutton
There was a time when cats could roam free to their heart’s content. They came and went as they pleased and, as a result, they were often put in harm’s way. In recent years, many cat owners have moved away from free-living cats and have…
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Three cats on a table

Living in a Multi-Cat Household

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With lions being the only notable exception, cats are natural solitary predators that do not live in socially constructed groups by choice. The domesticated cat, however, has proven to be an adaptable species that has managed to adjust to living in compact groups by developing…
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Yawning cat

How To Keep Cats Active Indoors

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Whether your cat stays indoors or roams outside, there are times when she has to spend a prolonged period inside the home. This blog post looks at the different techniques that you can use to keep your cat active and stimulated in the home. Keeping…
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Old cat

How Cat Behaviour Changes with Age

andy.sutton
Anyone who has followed Catipilla will know that our story began with Smudge, our 18-year-old family cat who was losing the ability to climb. As Smudge grew older, we noticed that her behaviour began to change considerably. Being our first cat, we weren’t aware of…
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Upside down cat

Useful Hints and Tips for a Happy Cat

andy.sutton
At Catipilla, we are passionate about cats and we want them to lead a happy, stress-free life. We initially embarked on our journey to help improve our elderly cat’s life by allowing her to climb despite ageing leg joints, but we have learned plenty of…
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We’re Funded!

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Well, that was hard. Really, really hard. Weeks of planning went into our Kickstarter Campaign and we thought that we had all bases covered. The reality turned out to be different to our expectation and we have had to learn quickly over the past three…
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Laptop

From the Classroom to Kickstarter by Joseph Sutton

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In hindsight, I had a clichéd vision of working life while I was studying at university. For my first job, I expected a regimented working day and a cycle of never-ending routines: the alarm at 7am, the sleepwalk to the shower, the rushed breakfast, the…
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Catipilla exhibition booth with real cats

Preparing for Launch

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It was with a sense of excitement and relief that we set our Kickstarter launch date for April 10th, a mere 3 weeks away. With the date fast approaching, we thought we would update you on our preparations for launch. Following successful testing on our…
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