Early neutering of cats, carried out before they reach sexual maturity, is standard in responsible catteries. It provides health benefits, minimises stress and simplifies life for new owners. This practice, supported by experts, is aimed at ensuring the safety and health of cats, not at profit for breeders.
A collar on a cat – why is it dangerous?
Collars on cats still stir emotions – especially when someone posts a photo of a cat with a small, „cute” strap around its neck. Unfortunately, what looks innocent is in practice often one of the most common and most dangerous items in a cat's „starter kit”. This guide was created to explain why collars on cats are risky, what consequences they can have, what […]
Pain in a cat – how do you recognise it and when should you react?
Pain in cats is one of the most underestimated topics in their everyday care. Not because cats rarely suffer – but because they show pain very differently from what we expect. They do not cry out. They do not ask for help. Often quite the opposite – they hide, withdraw, and “shut down.” In our Kotki Kędziorki*PL cattery, we have had situations where a quick reaction saved […]
Why Devon Rex? And not another breed?
We quite often get questions about Devon Rexes from people who do not yet fully know the breed, or who have a different breed of cat but for some reason have become interested in Devons. So we thought we would create (apart from the existing description of the basic information about the Devon Rex breed on our website) – a guide for people looking for […]
How and where to look for reviews of a cat cattery – 5 places to check
Choosing a cattery is one of the most important decisions a future cat owner makes. It is the breeder who determines not only the health and temperament of your future pet, but also the first experiences and socialisation that shape a cat's personality for life. That's why, before you decide to get in touch or reserve a kitten – it's worth carefully checking reviews about the cattery. Only... where […]
What and how should you feed your cat? A guide to cat food
Choosing the right way to feed your cat is one of the most important decisions every owner makes. Diet has a huge impact not only on physical health, but also on a cat's behaviour, wellbeing and lifespan. Feline diet is a topic surrounded by many myths and emotions (also among breeders). After all, every owner wants their cat to be healthy, […]
Physics cats – where do some of the Kotki Kędziorki names come from?
Sometimes it happens that someone asks us – where does such a „strange” name for a cat come from? And this „strange” often comes up with cats that have less standard names than, say, Chmurka, Atena, Bella or Kiwi. So it's probably time to tell you a little story about where some of our cats' names come from. Aneta is a physicist by education […]
Socialisation with isolation / Adding another cat – how to wisely introduce a cat to a new home
The first days in a new home are a big event – both for the cat and for its owner. See how to wisely introduce a cat to a new home, i.e. what „settling in” and socialisation with isolation are.
A cat's pedigree – what is it and why is it important?
A Pedigree is an official document confirming the origin of a purebred cat. It is issued by recognized feline organizations and serves as a kind of “ID card” for the cat, containing information about its ancestors, breed, and cattery. There are NO purebred animals without a pedigree! Every purebred cat from a legal cattery should have a pedigree, and if you are buying a cat, make sure you will receive it, absolutely and without any extra conditions.
What questions should you ask a breeder BEFORE buying a cat? 10 key questions!
What questions should you absolutely ask a breeder before buying? See 10 specific examples.
