Cat School
Cat School is an information resource for cat lovers everywhere. The aim of the site is to ensure your furry friend receives the best possible care and attention, whilst helping you to enjoy the time spent with them as much as possible. I will provide every detail you will need to care for your cat in all stages of life, from kittens through to elderly cats explaining how your cats needs change throughout it's life, just as yours do.
There is a lot to learn when getting any pet, and cats are no exception. They require a balanced diet, exercise, social interaction, healthcare and of course, love and affection. Throughout this site you will find information on
- feeding
- health
- practical cat care, such as how to settle your cat into it's new home
- neutering
- first aid
- dental care
- how best to interact with your cat
I have also provided a list of links to other related sites that you may find useful or entertaining. So have a look around, there are a number of things to see and do, and remember "You can't own a cat. The best you can do is be partners." - Sir Harry Swanson
Site Updates
14/11/07
- Over the last week or so Scimon and I have been working on a new game, Card Flip, which is now available to play in the Entertainment section. The History and Lore pages are my next big project so keep an eye out for them getting frequent small updates.
03/11/07
- I'm back! I have been neglecting the site for a few months now as I have been very busy in real life . I started a new job and then a couple of months later my husband and I bought our first home, so we have been kept preoccupied for quite a while. But I plan on spending more time on the development of the site, so keep checking back for additions and improvements.
22/04/07
- Today, I have added Mouse Invaders to the site. It is a very nifty javascript game that Scimon kindly spent a big chunk of his weekend writing for me. We're still gonna be tweaking it a bit, but for now, enjoy!
20/04/07
- Welcome to Cat School! The site went live today but still needs some fleshing out. I will be adding to it as and when I get the time and compulsion to do so. If you have any comments or suggestions for the site, feel free to email me.
Cat News
Death-cheating cat dubbed bionic
From BBC.co.uk 23/11/07- A cat who was fitted with metal plates in all four legs after surviving two 21ft falls has been dubbed "bionic". Read more...
Cat's daily routine baffles owner
From BBC.co.uk 13/11/07- A cat is baffling his owner by wandering off at night before expecting to be collected by car every morning at exactly the same time and place. Read more...
UK fat cats and dogs are failing to diet
From UKpets.co.uk 02/11/07- By humanising our pets were are damaging their health - because we are teaching them our poor eating habits. According to research by Mintel, published by Mars UK this week, over half of UK dogs and around one fifth of cats are now overweight. And, despite a growing awareness of pet healthcare issues, we are turning a blind eye to the problem. Read more...
US cat 'predicts patient deaths'
From BBC.co.uk 26/07/07- A US cat that is reportedly able to sense when a nursing home's residents are about to die is baffling doctors. Read more...
Armed police hunt big cat
From Herts & Essex News Online 19/04/07- Police armed with shotguns and rifles hunted a big cat believed to be on the loose in Hertford. Two officers spotted a "large, feline-type animal" on the prowl by the police station in Stanstead Road just before 7am on Saturday. It sparked a three-hour search involving 21 officers, including two firearms units, and the head keeper at Paradise Wildlife Park in Broxbourne, Colin Elcombe. He was ready to use a blowpipe loaded with tranquiliser darts if the black cat was spotted again. Read more...
Feline family steal ride on train
From BBC.co.uk 19/04/07- A cat and her four kittens have refused to move from their new home - a historic rail locomotive. RSPCA officials have been trying for three days to coax the feline family out of the Class 14 engine, which arrived in Barnsley on Tuesday. The Elsecar Railway Preservation Group rented it from a Wakefield company, but it arrived with the extra travellers. Read more...
Mystery cat takes regular bus to the shops
From The Daily Mail 12/04/07- Bus drivers have nicknamed a white cat Macavity after it has started using the No 331 several mornings a week. The feline, which has a purple collar, gets onto the busy Walsall to Wolverhampton bus at the same stop most mornings - he then jumps off at the next stop 400m down the road, near a fish and chip shop. Read more...
Pet welfare act coming into force
From BBC.co.uk 04/04/07- People will be legally liable for the basic welfare of their pets under new laws coming into force in England. The Animal Welfare Act, which became law in Wales last week, includes harsher fines of up to £20,000 and jail terms of up to a year for cruelty. Read more...
