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Honest guides to cats, their opinions, and the things we make for them. No fluff, no health claims, no filler.

Jul 28, 2026 · 2 min Silvervine vs catnip vs valerian vs honeysuckle One study tested all four plants on the same 100 cats. Silvervine reached the most of them, and it reached most of the cats that ignored... Read → Jul 28, 2026 · 3 min Why didn't my cat react to silvervine? Usually it is the form, not the cat. The research everyone quotes tested dried fruit galls, and cats ignored ordinary leaves and fruit almost completely. Read → Jul 22, 2026 · 1 min Why do cats get bored of toys so fast? You buy the toy, the cat loves it for a week, then it lives under the sofa. Why novelty fades, and how to keep a wand... Read → Jul 22, 2026 · 2 min Do cat self-groomers actually work? The little bristly gadget you stick in a corner for your cat to rub against. What it does, which cats use it, and what it will... Read → Jul 22, 2026 · 1 min How do you get a cat to wear a hat? Most cats will not wear a hat for long, and that is fine. How to get the three seconds you need for the photo, honestly, and... Read → Jul 22, 2026 · 2 min What is a maneki-neko, the beckoning cat? The little raised-paw cat by the till in Japanese shops. Where it comes from, what the paw and the colours mean, and why a cat supply... Read → Jul 22, 2026 · 2 min Why every cat collar should be a breakaway collar A breakaway collar releases under pressure so a snagged cat can free itself. How the safety catch works, why it matters more for cats than dogs,... Read → Jul 22, 2026 · 2 min Do slow feeder bowls actually work for cats? How slow feeder bowls work, which cats they suit, whether they hold up with wet food, and what they will not do. An honest, no-nonsense guide. Read →
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