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Cats are great. Because say it yourself: what’s not to like? They are beautiful, funny, sweet and stubborn. Do you agree? Then read on, because here we tell you everything about their behaviour, care, breeds and what they need to be healthy and happy. And every month, we feature an interview with a real cat owner in Cat Talk.

Kenzo and his owner Jeannette

Kenzo and his owner Jeannette

Today, we ask animal lover Jeannette (50) all about her cat Kenzo: a beautiful Norwegian Forest Cat of no less than 10.5 kilos. They have known each other for two and a half years now and are an absolute match made in heaven. Why? She tells us here.

The House cat

The House cat

Most people have an ‘ordinary’ cat in their house: the beloved domestic cat that is often mistakenly called a European Shorthair. In this blog, we will tell you all about domestic cats – their characteristics…

This is how you make your cat really happy

This is how you make your cat really happy

Cats are stubborn, enterprising and sensitive. They are complex creatures. But once you know what they need, you can make your cat the happiest in the world.

A mini-course in cat language

A mini-course in cat language

Sommige katten zijn stil terwijl andere juist de oren van je hoofd ‘kletsen’. En wij kwebbelen natuurlijk terug, want dat is hartstikke gezellig. Maar het echte communiceren doen katten met hun lichaam. Want met hun ….

This is how you recognize a strong scratching post

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This is how you recognize a strong scratching post

Cats love to use their scratching posts and do so often. And with their sharp nails, they almost always manage to break something quickly.

Washing

Washing

Cats wash themselves often, very often. And that is quite normal. Cats sleep 16 hours a day, eat every now and then and go for a walk. The rest of the time they wash themselves, the other cats in the house or their owners.

This will prevent your cat from scratching your furniture

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This will prevent your cat from scratching your furniture

Cats should be able to scratch something every day, as this is part of their natural behaviour. It makes them happy and scratching is even good for their health.

Do you want to buy a scratching post, but you don’t know which one?

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Do you want to buy a scratching post, but you don’t know which one?

It is not wise to just buy a scratching post. Chances are your cat will never use it and that’s a waste of money. And your furniture will be torn to bits.

Blog | Petrebels Consultation hour | Medicine cat

Petrebels consulting hour

Blog | Petrebels Consultation hour | Medicine cat

Almost every cat owner experiences this – your cat needs medication. This is only logical, as cats do get sick sometimes.

Does your cat not want to use his scratching post?

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Does your cat not want to use his scratching post?

Holes in your new curtains, pick marks in your new sofa and table legs with scratches – every cat owner experiences this. Cats like to scratch things and there is nothing you can do about that.

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