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Looking for cat advice? Whether your feline friend is acting a bit feisty or they’re using your sofa as a scratching post, we can help.

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Thinking about adopting a cat?

There are plenty of things to consider before you make that decision.

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A guide on getting a kitten

Over the next few months, thousands of kittens will be born and many people will be thinking about welcoming one of these fluffy bundles of joy into their lives. Are you interested in getting a kitten? Consider reading our guide first.

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There’s so much to discover on our website about keeping your feline friend happy and healthy. Here are just some of our most popular articles…

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Whether you’ve recently welcomed a feline friend into the family, or just moved house, letting your cat outside for the first time can be pretty daunting. Here we look at some top tips for adult cats and kittens.
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If you’ve ever felt worried about letting your cat outside, you might be considering a cat harness or lead and wondering if they’re okay to use. Here we’ll talk all about harnesses and leads, and how your cat might feel about wearing one.
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Cats love the outdoors, but if you are looking for peace of mind while they are out, cat proofing your garden by building a ‘catio’ or an enclosed garden will ensure that they can enjoy the outdoors, without being able to leave your garden.
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Make your own: Cauldron enrichment feeder

Celebrate Halloween, and give your cat something new and exciting to play with this Spooky Season with this frightfully fun cauldron feeder! Find out how to make one of your own below.

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Make your own: Coffin enrichment feeder

Celebrate Halloween, and give your cat or dog something new and exciting to play with this Spooky Season with this frightfully fun coffin enrichment feeder! Find out how to make one of your own below.

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Make your own: Plush zombie hand cat toy

Celebrate Halloween, and give your cat something new and exciting to play with this Spooky Season with this frightfully fun plush zombie hand kicking toy! Find out how to make one of your own below.

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Make your own: Eyeball ping-pong cat toy

Celebrate Halloween, and give your cat something new and exciting to play with this Spooky Season with this frightfully fun eyeball cat toy! Find out how to make one of your own below.

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Make your own: Halloween plush kicking toy

Celebrate Halloween, and give your cat something new and exciting to play with this Spooky Season with this frightfully fun plush weapon kicking toy! Find out how to make one of your own below.

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Make your own: Paper bat cat toy

Celebrate Halloween, and give your cat something new and exciting to play with this Spooky Season with this frightfully fun paper bat toy! Find out how to make one of your own below.

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Make your own: Bat ping-pong toy

Celebrate Halloween, and give your cat something new and exciting to play with this Spooky Season with this frightfully fun bat ping-pong ball toy! Find out how to make one of your own below.

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Make your own: Star enrichment feeder

Enrichment feeders provide a fantastic way of making your cat's mealtimes interesting. Why not have a go at making a star enrichment feeder in our video below?

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How to make a catnip sock

Don’t throw away those old pair of socks hiding at the bottom of your drawer, get creative and make a plushie catnip sock toy for your feline friend to play with! It’s quick, easy and affordable. Follow our how-to below.

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How to make a 'hidey hole' for your cats

Grab an old t-shirt, an empty cardboard box and what have you got? The perfect hiding place for your cat to snuggle up and feel safe! Want to find out how to make one for your feline friend? Follow our easy how-to below.

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How to make a cat tube enrichment feeder

Looking for a creative way of recycling those empty cardboard boxes and tubes? This cat tube enrichment feeder is fun for you to make and your cat will absolutely love it too! To get started, simply follow our how-to below.

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Make your own: pyramid cat enrichment feeder

These two tube-tastic toys will give your pet hours of fun as they try to get to their treats.

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