Cats
Breeds advice for cats, written from real experience.
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The folded ears that make a Scottish Fold so recognisable come from the same mutation that causes a genuine, often painful bone and joint disease. Here is the honest picture before you fall for the look.
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A Sphynx looks like it needs nothing to maintain, no fur to brush, but the hairless skin underneath is the whole story, weekly baths, sun and cold sensitivity, and a heart condition worth knowing about. Here is the honest picture.
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Persians are calm, quiet lap cats with a famous flat face and a coat that needs daily work. Here is an honest look at the grooming, breathing, and health realities before you commit to one.
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Bengals cost more to buy than most pedigree cats, and the real ongoing expense is not grooming, it is keeping up with an athletic mind that needs daily work. Here is an honest breakdown of what one costs over its whole life.
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Bengals have a spotted, leopard-like coat and an energy level to match. Here is an honest look at their temperament, exercise needs, health, and who this breed actually suits.
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Siamese cats are sleek, striking, and famously talkative, forming intense bonds with their people. Here is an honest look at their temperament, needs, and who they actually suit.
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British Shorthairs are sturdy, calm, and independent, the teddy-bear cat with a laid-back nature. Here is what they are like to live with, and who they suit best.
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Maine Coons are among the largest domestic cats, famed for their size, friendly nature, and dog-like character. Here is what they are really like to keep, and the health to know about.
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Ragdolls are big, docile, affectionate cats that often go limp when held. Here is an honest look at their temperament, their needs, and why they are best kept indoors.
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Kitten or adult, pedigree or moggie, one cat or two. The choices that decide how well cat ownership goes are made before you bring one home. Here is how to make them well.
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Two big, gentle, affectionate cats, with real differences underneath. An honest comparison of the Maine Coon and the Ragdoll to help you choose.
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British Shorthairs are calm, low-maintenance cats, but not a cheap one to buy or keep. Here is an honest breakdown of what one really costs over its whole life.
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Ragdolls are big, affectionate, semi-long-haired cats with a real coat to maintain and a few health risks. Here is an honest breakdown of what one costs over its whole life.
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Cats are cheaper than dogs, but not cheap. Here is an honest look at what a cat really costs over its whole life, the ongoing bills, the ones people forget, and how to plan.
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Maine Coons are big, long-lived cats with a few pricey health risks. Here is an honest breakdown of what one really costs, from the kitten to a lifetime of food, grooming, and vet care.