by Neil Sanderson | Oct 14, 2025 | Purrfect Fence
We often hear from people with large backyards, wondering how they can create a safe area for cats – without breaking the bank. We hear you, pets are expensive enough! One way to reduce costs is to consider whether your cats need access to the entire backyard,...
by Neil Sanderson | Oct 7, 2025 | Climbing Posts
We’re celebrating spring with a new product in our line of cat climbing posts. The Purrfect Perch climbing tree is ideal for your catio or cat-fenced backyard, because it’s made to live outdoors. All the components are top quality for long life: The post...
by Neil Sanderson | Sep 20, 2025 | Cat Care
By Laura Elin Pigott, London South Bank University Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them – fueled by brain chemistry. The main chemical involved is oxytocin, often called the love hormone....
by Neil Sanderson | Sep 7, 2025 | Cat Care, Stimulation
The US-based Feline Veterinary Medical Association (FelineVMA) has released a Position Statement about how to meet the physical and emotional needs of indoor cats. Originally published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, “Meeting the Physical and Emotional...
by Neil Sanderson | Dec 21, 2024 | Cat Care
By Anne Quain, University of Sydney Top photo: antibydni/Shutterstock Cats may rule the internet, but humans often misconstrue feline behaviour. Earlier this year, the Washington Post boldly declared cat’s aren’t jerks – they’re just misunderstood. This...
by Neil Sanderson | Sep 9, 2024 | Purrfect Fence
Purrfect Fence is one of the easiest cat containment systems to install and it’s ideal if you have a mixture of fence types, or different fence heights, on your property. There are three types of Purrfect Fence: Standard Height (for fences at least 1.6m tall)...
by Neil Sanderson | May 19, 2024 | Wildlife Protection
A small Canadian city has failed in its bid to be designated “bird friendly” – and the reasons will be of interest to all of us who want to protect birds and natural ecosystems. Sault Ste. Marie, in the province of Ontario, hoped to gain the 32...
by Neil Sanderson | May 16, 2024 | Cat Restrictions, Cat Roaming
Jaana Dielenberg, Charles Darwin University Australians have more pet cats than ever before – more than 5 million in total. With the growing number, expectations on pet owners are shifting. Many cat owners are now voluntarily keeping their cats indoors or in secure...
by Neil Sanderson | Apr 12, 2024 | Cat Roaming
Over the years there have been several studies that tracked free-roaming cats, using GPS collars and cameras. And always, the owners of these cats were astounded (if not terrified) when they were shown how far their beloved pets had travelled. These excursions crossed...
by Neil Sanderson | Mar 30, 2024 | Cat Care
Have you ever wondered: “Why does my cat purr?” Is it a sign of happiness, a call for attention, or something more? Cats purr by rapid movement of the laryngeal muscles, orchestrated by neural oscillators in the brain. Here’s the delightful Felix, a...
