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Cats are famous for their lovable but exasperating habits – batting things off counter tops, meowing in the early hours of the morning, and complaining loudly to be let out, only to come straight back inside once we open the door. Some of these habits are harder to correct than others, but when it comes to letting cats in and out of the house, training your cat to use a cat flap can be incredibly useful. Not only will your cat be able to come and go as they please, but you’ll likely have more peace and quiet. In this article, WHISKAS offers advice on how to train a cat to use a cat flap.

Your cat's eyes and ears are highly sensitive, just like those of their big cat cousins in the wild. Sharp eyesight makes them a natural hunter, while their acute hearing helps them pick up the tiny sounds of their prey moving around.

Cats are often the king or queen of the household, with their adoring owners waiting on them hand and foot ready to meet their every need. For this reason, it can be tempting to feed your cat whenever they demand to be fed, rather than sticking to a feeding schedule. However, this isn’t always healthy for your cat, and can quickly lead to weight gain. So, how many times a day should you feed a cat?

Your cat's eyes and ears are highly sensitive, just like those of their big cat cousins in the wild. Sharp eyesight makes them a natural hunter, while their acute hearing helps them pick up the tiny sounds of their prey moving around.

Kittens have an incredibly rapid period of growth and development in their first few weeks of life. They are born with the eyes and ears closed. They cannot walk but they crawl on their tummies and rely on their developing sense of smell to find Mum and feed from them.

As the proud owner of a new kitten, you’ll want to make your home as welcoming a place for them as possible. The best way to do this is to understand why your feline friend behaves the way they do.