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Documentary: Follow your cat
This video reports on a study of roaming cats in the German city of Weimar. It is beautifully produced and gives a real “cat’s eye view” of the world. The owners love their cats, but had no idea how far they roamed.
Why does my cat purr?
Cats purr by rapid movement of the laryngeal muscles, orchestrated by neural oscillators in the brain. But why? Actually, there are many reasons, and sometimes purring is a sign of distress.
Six months on, cat containment rules working well
Since introducing cat containment regulations last August, the City of Whittlesea, Australia has seen benefits for cats and the community.
How cats sense the world
Did you know that a cat’s sense of smell is about 14 times better than a human’s? Or that the pupils in cats’ eyes can expand up to 300-fold? But there are some ways in which their senses are weaker than ours.
Cat Foundation has New Zealand’s biggest Purrfect Fence installation
Purrfect Fence has been in New Zealand for one year, and we celebrated that anniversary with our biggest installation so far, 82 metres long.
Cat Pads give your cat stimulation, exercise and adventure
Introducing the Big&Strong Cat Pad. Use it as a scratching toy or wall-mounted scratching post. Or be really creative and attach it to a wall as a platform, step or bridge.
MPs call for cat registration and desexing
Parliament’s Environment Committee has recommended requiring companion cats be microchipped, registered and desexed.
Why cats scratch furniture – and how to stop it
It can be infuriating to find your favourite sofa or armchair in tatters. Here’s why cats scratch – and how you can stop it.
Five ways to be a responsible cat owner
Roaming cats kill tens of thousands of native animals every year. Predator Free NZ suggests ways to keep your pet healthy and happy, while protecting wildlife.