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    Does your cats drink more in winter?

    This is true, I have heard a lot about people who provide cold bottled water for their cats in the hotter months, especially if you get really hot days.
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    How often do you groom your cat?

    She was a lovely cat, had her own quirky personality and is missed daily, was a shock when we had to let her go but we knew with her being born with a heart murmur it was going to happen at some point, still never makes that loss easier though.
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    Does your cats drink more in winter?

    This is a good habit to have. It is always wise to ensure your cats have clean and fresh water daily. I know when we had Smokey, she preferred bottled water to tap water so we would always use that.
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    What is your cat’s name?

    We at the moment don't have a cat, we have not felt ready to get another cat since we lost our last one in July 2022, she was called Smokey. Over the years from me being young and also becoming an adult I have had many cats with many different names, they have been Simba Nala Sooty TomCat (TC...
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    Have any of your cats been losing hair on ears?

    This is not something I have ever noticed with any cats that I have had in the past, they all seemed to keep their hair on their ears with no issues. Have you taken your cat to the vet or even spoken to the vet regarding the hair loss just to be sure it is nothing serious?
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    Have you ever given a kitten away?

    I have never thought about or considered giving a kitten away. I am a firm believer that if you are a pet/animal lover and especially a cat lover like myself, you should be cautious as to not end up with too many that you can't cope with.
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    Is your cat allergic to any foods?

    We know that some foods cats should not eat at all because they are bad and in some cases even poisonous for them. Taking those foods and moving them aside, think about foods that are safe for your cat. Are there any foods that are safe for your cat but you have found they are allergic to? How...
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    Do you find your cat gets stressed easily?

    Some cats are pretty laid back and nothing much tends to get them stressed easily but some cats find it difficult when it comes to stress and could get stressed over the simple things. Do you find that your cat gets stressed easily? How do you deal with them getting stressed as easy as they do?
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    How do you keep your cat calm during vet visits?

    Vet visits are never a fun time for your cat and even yourself, you hate to put your cat through anything that causes them any kind of stress but sometimes, taking them to the vet is needed. When you have to take your cat to the vet, what do you do to keep your cat calm?
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    If your cat were a superhero, what would their superpower be?

    Let's put ourselves in a situation where cats could be superheroes and let's say your cat just became a superhero, going by their personality and how much you know about them, what kind of superhero do you believe your cat could be? What superpower would they have as this superhero?
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    How do you keep your cat cool in the summer heat?

    Summer is finally here for 2024 and with that comes a lot of days of heat and even evenings and nights that can be quite humid. With the summer heat, our cats will start to feel the heat more than others and it's best to have ways in which you can help your cat stay cool in the hotter weather...
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    Do you dress up your cat for Halloween? Share your best costume ideas!

    I was sat thinking about how fast this year has gone already and it dawned on me that Halloween will be with us before we know it. I often see people who dress their cats up in something small for Halloween, whether it be a witches hat, maybe even a small cape with a witches hat. Do you...
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    What strategies do you use to introduce a new pet to your household?

    When we had Smokey, also had other pets in the house. Over the years when we had Smokey, we also had hamsters and guinea pigs. When getting new pets when you already have a cat, it is wise to introduce them to the new pets in a way that they understand that they are family too and they will be...
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    How do you handle a cat that wakes you up early in the morning?

    This has probably happened to many cat owners over the years, I know it happened to me many times when we had Smokey. I would always have times when Smokey would wake me at around 6 am, during the summer when it got light earlier, she would sometimes wake me as early as 4 am thinking it was...
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    What’s one thing you wish all cat owners knew?

    As cat owners, we all tend to know so much about cats whether that be through research, what we have been told by others or even just by looking after cats ourselves through the years. As a cat owner yourself, what is one thing you wish all cat owners knew that is not common knowledge?
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    Teeth grinding when eating?

    Did you manage to take your cat to the vet? This is the first time I have heard of a cat grinding their teeth when eating but hopefully, the vet was able to find out the cause.
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    How often do you groom your cat?

    When we had Smokey, we would groom her at least once a week to help her out but most of the time, she would do most of the grooming herself. As she got older and when she became ill before we lost her, we had to groom her more often.
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    Raw chicken hearts as snacks?

    I can't say I ever fed Smokey raw chicken hearts but I do know that cats can and should eat raw chicken hearts as it is a great source of vitamins A, B, and fatty acids as well as lean protein.
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    Egg yolk in their meals.

    Egg yolk from my understanding is bad for a cat as it contains high fat content which is not good for cats at all. I know that egg whites can be fed to cats but they should be either scrambled or boiled before being given to your cat.
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    Protecting Your Cat: Identifying and Avoiding Common Household Items That Can Be Dangerous

    It is amazing just how careful you have to be when buying things for your home, whether it be a plant, some kind of air freshener or even some kind of cleaner. When we had Smokey, I was always checking things to be sure if I used it, it wouldn't make her ill if she accidentally came into...

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