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...
by Neil Sanderson | Jan 29, 2024 | Cat Care
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 when it’s darker, while human pupils grow only 15 times bigger? Although it may seem like cats are far more...
by Neil Sanderson | Jul 28, 2023 | Cat Care, Climbing Posts, Stimulation
Cats are wonderful companions, but it can be infuriating to come home and find your favourite sofa or armchair in tatters. You may wonder why your cat is doing this and how to stop it. In this article, we will explore the reasons behind this behavior and provide some...
by Neil Sanderson | Feb 15, 2023 | Cat Care
As Cyclone Gabrielle slowly moves away from New Zealand, many in this country are counting the cost. And the cost is high. Families have lost loved ones. Homes have been washed away or toppled in landslides. Businesses and vital infrastructure have been destroyed....
by Neil Sanderson | Feb 1, 2023 | Cat Care, Cat Safety, Media coverage
We always enjoying hearing Dr Kat Littlewood during her appearances on RNZ’s Nine to Noon programme with Kathryn Ryan. Kat is a veterinarian and lecturer in animal welfare in the School of Veterinary Science at Massey University. Her research focuses on...
by Neil Sanderson | Jan 2, 2023 | Cat Care, Media coverage, Stimulation
Kiwi Gardener (“the magazine for gardeners who like to get their hands dirty”) has picked up on the cat-proof gardens trend. Writing in a recent issue, Molly Kelsey looks at the best ways to keep your cat safely in your garden (while keeping other cats...
