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The Complexity of Cat Colours and Coats
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The Complexity of Cat Colours and Coats

They say blondes have more fun, and redheads have fiery tempers. But what about our furry felines? What does the chic ombre of Siamese points say about them? And the orange stripes of a ginger tabby? There is some interesting science behind cat colours, and we are tickled pink to share it with you


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Homeless Cats and Rescue Stories
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Homeless Cats and Rescue Stories

The 21st August 2021 is International Homeless Animals Day, which was introduced by The International Society for Animal Rights in 1992 (2). It is a day dedicated to raising awareness and improving conditions for homeless animals, so we thought it a great opportunity to shed some light on the homeless cat problem in the UK; and also to introduce the three rescues we have within the KatKin family


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Microchipping Your Cat
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Microchipping Your Cat

You go all-in for what’s best for your cat, 24/7. So making sure they have a microchip should be no exception. Find out more about cat microchipping, why it matters, and how to get one.


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Home Is Where the Heart Is – Keeping Your Indoor Cat Entertained
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Home Is Where the Heart Is – Keeping Your Indoor Cat Entertained

July is Anti-Boredom Month so we thought it a fitting time to offer some tips on how to keep your cat entertained. Most of us by now have a very real perspective on how it feels to be locked down, so this is mainly for our indoor cats, and how we can help them find interest and inspiration from the inside! Keeping cats indoors has advantages and disadvantages


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Do Cats and Dogs Really Not Get Along?
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Do Cats and Dogs Really Not Get Along?

Have you ever heard the phrase “they are fighting like cats and dogs?!” and wondered if that is actually true? Can I get a dog if I have a cat? Whilst we cannot pretend we are not biased towards cats, what we can do is put an end to the myth. In the wild, our domestic cat and dog counterparts certainly don’t get along and could be considered “natural enemies” as they are competing for the same resources


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Diabetes in Cats – Symptoms and Treatment
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Diabetes in Cats – Symptoms and Treatment

Diabetes is a complicated condition and understanding it requires a basic knowledge of how food is metabolised within the body. As daunting as it may sound at the outset, diabetic cats can live long and happy lives if they are managed with care and consistency.


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Catlike Yoga Poses
Cat parent life

Catlike Yoga Poses

We spend a lot of our time trying to teach our cats things ("here is where to find your litter tray", "this is how you high-five", "I'm not going to tell you again that one dead mouse a week is more than enough!"), but there's a lot that our cats can teach us as well. Take movements, for example; next time, watch how your cat stretches its body, especially after waking from a long nap


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