Welcoming a new member to your family always brings about big changes. Sometimes it is up to you, sometimes it is not.

With getting a cat it is always your decision, and it should be made consciously after careful consideration. This way you will spare yourself and the cat...

Cats are remarkable creatures. They have aroused both fascination and anxiety for centuries. People believed they possessed supernatural powers, which led them to think that cats were divine or came from another world. Nowadays we already know that those ideas developed because of extraordinary feline senses...

With or without a pedigree, a cat is always a cat. Even the most devouring ambitions of some breeders will not change that. But following breed standards is a different question. Only good breeders know how to achieve desirable breed purity and maintain it. As for the appearance, even the commonest cat can be as beautiful as a purebred one.

Feline nutritional needs and diet much depend on whether our cat is an outdoor or exclusively indoor cat. The demand for energy increases in proportion to the amount of time spent outside and also depends on the ‘territory’ explored by our kitty. Weather conditions are also of importance here, as the diet of outdoor cats who stay indoors during the winter should be adjusted properly.

Nowadays, we have been hearing more and more about the healing abilities of cats. Until recently, therapy animals have included mostly dogs (dogotherapy) and horses (hippotherapy). However, experts discovered that cats have a lot to offer in this respect as well.

We travel with our feline friends on different occasions: when moving, going to the vet or simply going on holiday. Regardless of the reason you are travelling with your cat, a safe and possibly stress-free journey should always be your first priority.

Do dogs miss people? Of course they do! But what about cats? The way in which dogs express their happiness or sadness is simply much more straightforward.

As it turns out, the seemingly aloof cat can miss people as well. It may lead to what is described as separation anxiety disorder, which, if ignored, may have serious consequences.

Cats are usually heard purring when making social contacts. All of us have probably experienced the purring when holding a cat on our lap. Cats communicate the feeling of contentment and happiness to both other cats and humans. Kittens begin to purr as they suckle (which is also a sign of contentment), and their mum will usually respond by purring.

If you decide that you want a long-haired or a semi-longhaired cat (such as the Maine Coon), you will need to groom your cat using appropriate accessories. Actually, all cats can benefit from grooming and the majority of them likes to be given a daily groom with a soft brush, which additionally helps to build up a bond between the cat and the owner.

Cats are exceptional animals. Many cat owners and breeders will tell you that. Pure bred or mixed breed ones – they are all very special. But this uniqueness manifests itself also in their tendency not to show their health problems. We usually notice them at the very last moment, when something is really wrong.

Article on titles and ratings awarded to cats during cat shows. About ratings given by judges, we explain which cats compete opposite each other for “Best In…” awards. The article explains the classification of certificates and classes in which cats enter a show.

EMS (Easy Mind System) is a system created by Fédération Internationale Féline (International Cat Fancier Society - FIFe) in order to simplify the identification of pedigree cats. The EMS code describes the characteristics of cats such as the breed, colour, pattern, eye colour, ears and tail.

Cats are wonderful animals. They quickly become our companions in good and bad times. All cat owners will surely admit this. But everyone who has never had a cat or do not have one yet should realise that first of all they are living creatures and we, as their owners, are entirely responsible for them.