Cat owners fall into five categories in terms of their attitudes to their pets’ roaming and hunting, according to a new study.
University of Exeter researchers surveyed UK cat owners and found they ranged from "conscientious caretakers" concerned about cats’ impact on wildlife and feel some responsibility, to "freedom defenders" who opposed restrictions on cat behaviour all together...
Following a recent survey that shows 85% of pet parents would rather a staycation in the UK than go abroad without their pets, Lily’s Kitchen has offered it’s best tips on how and where to take pups away with them this year. This also follows statistics that show UK holiday searches and bookings are up by 1/3rd on this time last year.
Leaving pets behind can be heart-breaking, with 1...
Two in five owners let their dog or cat share their bed while one in three humanise them so much that they refuse to change their clothes or be naked in front of them. According to the survey, over two thirds (67%) let their pets on the furniture, just under half (49%) will give their pet human food and another third (31%) will happily let their pets lick their face.
No other animal inspires the same devotion as the dog (sorry, cat people), and there’s any number of reasons why dogs are, at least by number of households, the most popular pets in the world.
Here are a few fantastical facts about man’s best friend…
1. Dogs can be genuinely selfless
American humorist Josh Billings once described dogs as “the only things on Earth...
We feed them, stroke them, and live alongside them – but how much do you really know about your cat?
While dogs are fairly up front about things – when they look like they’re happy to see you, they actually are – cats can be a lot more mysterious, and their private lives extend far beyond the knowledge of their owners.
Here’s a few nuggets you probably never knew about the...
Adopting a new cat is an exciting time, but there are a few basics you need to know to help ensure your cat is looked after as best as possible. If you’re thinking of adopting your own cat, then take a look at some of the following tips we’ve put together to help you get them settled in well.
Adopting the Right Cat
The first thing you need to do is make sure you’re choosing...
