Care For Your Cat

There are three types of people in this world: those who loves cats; those who love dogs; and, those who love both. You may have guessed, but as a producer of arguably Australia’s best clumping cat litter, the team at Catlux definitely favours furry feline friends. Though dog lovers could probably come up with several reasons for why their preferred pet is better, they surely couldn’t come up with as many, or better justifications. Fellow cat lovers, keep reading this piece and find out exactly why Team Cat has it better. Disclaimer: we actually love all pets. Though, in the interest of keeping this fun rivalry alive and well, we’ve come up with 6 reasons for why cats are better than dogs. Cats were once considered gods: Centuries ago, the Ancient Egyptians worshipped and treated cats as if they were gods. This is something our furry friends definitely haven’t forgotten. Dogs, unfortunately for them, have never enjoyed this luxury. As such, cats all around the world today behave as entitled as ever and look down upon their owners as mere mortals that exist to serve them and endlessly shower them in love and affection. We’ll let the below meme do […]

You’re almost never not covered in hair Remember that one time, long ago, when your clothes were hair free? Neither do we. It seems that cat ownership and hair-covered clothing just come hand in hand. Hell, I even purchased a washing machine that supposedly “gets rid of pet hair”. I’m still waiting… Putting items on any surface is a thing of the past Go to any corner of the internet and you will no doubt see a cat knocking something valuable off a bench. Think, crystal glassware, smartphones etc. In real life, this is no different. In fact, my first experience with a cat involved being awoken in the middle of the night by, you guessed it, my cat entertaining itself on my study desk. Since then, anywhere the cat goes, bench-top items don’t. Your cat’s butt is in your face? What’s unusual about that? We’ve all heard that cats have no sense of personal space. We feel they do, just that they don’t care how you feel about them violating it. Now, the experts say that a cat sticking its butt in your face means it likes you. We beg to differ! Again, my first experience with a cat […]

The festive season is a time where we all panic to purchase last-minute gifts because for our loved ones. Let’s face it, everyone has run out of ideas and nobody wants to disappoint. As cat lovers, we never forget to spoil our furry friends, even though they probably don’t realise what all the fuss is about. Nevertheless, we aim to please and cats seem to aim to be disappointed. If your stuck on what to purchase your puss then keep reading, as we go through the top gifts you can buy your cat this Xmas. Cat cave It’s no secret that cats enjoy tight, confined and warm spaces, as they give them a sense of security. A cat cave is therefore one of the better gifts you can purchase for your puss, as it’s something that it’ll actually use! Accompany the cat cave with a soft pillow and your cat will almost never leave – especially during winter! Scratching post Looking to save your carpet, couch and everything in between from your cat’s claws? Then don’t look past a scratching post. We all know that cats will scratch just about anything they can sink their claws into. So, instead of […]

All kinds of pets have their days where they simply won’t eat. Cats, however, are a particularly worrisome animal. This is because in most cases a cat’s loss of appetite can be related to illness. If it’s not, then it will certainly lead to illness. Just as with many other animals, a cat’s body turns to its fat stores for energy when it doesn’t intake enough food. This eventually leads to kidney failure, as the cat’s liver can’t keep up with burning all the fat. It’s therefore important to determine why exactly your cat isn’t eating, so that you can get its appetite back ASAP. So, what are some reasons for why your cat won’t eat? Illness: There are a number of illnesses that may be responsible or your cat’s loss of appetite. It’s therefore important that you work with your vet to determine what the cause is. Some illnesses include cancer, kidney failure, intestinal problems and pancreatitis. Though, it’s not always serious. Perhaps the reason your cat won’t eat is due to something as simple as a toothache. So, when you notice it isn’t eating its food, go to your vet and determine if illness is the cause. Vaccination: […]