Category: Pets

I’ve named a lot of cats that aren’t mine. Somewhere along the way, mostly through Diego and Daphne’s various vet trips and one memorable afternoon helping a neighbour rehome a litter of kittens, I’ve become the unofficial cat namer for half our street in South East London. People just start…

Key Takeaways There are 42 unique plant names for cats across this list, split between kitchen herbs, garden flowers, and wild hedgerow finds Basil and Poppy are the most enduringly popular plant names for cats, and both work for either gender Some genuinely lovely plant names (Lily, Foxglove, Daffodil) come…

Right, confession time. Between us we’ve had a grey cat (Daphne, who is more accurately “blue” if you ask a judge at a cat show), a ginger cat (Diego, who did not read the “ginger cats are friendly” brochure), a white cat, and a classic tabby. What we’ve never had…

Key Takeaways Personality matters more than coat colour: watch your cat for a few days before committing to a name Popular UK picks right now: Luna, Shadow, Smokey, Ash, and Misty In cat fancy terms, grey is officially called “blue,” so Blue itself is a genuinely good name Shorter names…

Right, so you’ve gone and done it. You’ve fallen head over heels for a gorgeous black cat and now you need the perfect name. I get it! When we brought home our black rescue kitten years ago (we called her Pixel, which I absolutely adore), I spent ages scrolling through…

Denver has always had a special relationship with pets. It is the kind of city where morning coffee runs often include a leash, weekend plans are built around trails, and patios feel incomplete without a few water bowls tucked near the tables.  For many residents, dogs are not just pets….

A dog chew that’s gone in ten minutes feels like a waste of money, no matter how cheap it was. So how long should a chew actually last? Most veterinary guidance points to a dog chew session of roughly 20 to 40 minutes as a healthy range, with the chew…

Key Highlights An orthopedic dog bed is built to give better joint support than softer standard dog beds. Memory foam helps reduce pressure on the dog’s body and can ease joint pain. A layered design with support foam and comfort layers can improve sleep quality. Dogs with mobility issues, hip…

So you’ve brought home a gorgeous ginger kitten and now you’re staring at this little ball of fluff thinking, “what on earth do I call you?” Been there. I remember when my eldest was about eight and we brought home our first ginger moggy, Diego. She immediately suggested “Cheesy Wotsit,”…