Dave’s Journal.

Expert advice, real stories, and a whole lot of love for cats

Why Do Cats' Eyes Glow? The Science Behind Your Cat's Night Vision

Why Do Cats' Eyes Glow? The Science Behind Your...

13 July 2026

Ever wondered why cats' eyes glow in the dark? The answer is the tapetum lucidum, and it is a big part of why cats see so well in low light....

Why Do Cats' Eyes Glow? The Science Behind Your...

13 July 2026

Ever wondered why cats' eyes glow in the dark? The answer is the tapetum lucidum, and it is a big part of why cats see so well in low light....

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What Does It Mean When My Cat Bites Me? Cat Biting Explained

What Does It Mean When My Cat Bites Me? Cat Bit...

01 July 2026

Biting is common behaviour in cats, but it isn't something you should simply ignore. Cats bite for different reasons — it could be affectionate or play, or it could be...

What Does It Mean When My Cat Bites Me? Cat Bit...

01 July 2026

Biting is common behaviour in cats, but it isn't something you should simply ignore. Cats bite for different reasons — it could be affectionate or play, or it could be...

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Struvite Crystals in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Struvite Crystals in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, Di...

01 July 2026

Struvite crystals are microscopic mineral crystals that can form in a cat's urine. They are made from magnesium, ammonium and phosphate, and it is not unusual for a small amount...

Struvite Crystals in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, Di...

01 July 2026

Struvite crystals are microscopic mineral crystals that can form in a cat's urine. They are made from magnesium, ammonium and phosphate, and it is not unusual for a small amount...

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Birth Control for Cats: What Are the Options and Is It Safe?

Birth Control for Cats: What Are the Options an...

01 July 2026

Birth control exists for cats, but routine cat birth control is not like human contraception. For most pet cats in the UK, the main accepted method to prevent pregnancy is...

Birth Control for Cats: What Are the Options an...

01 July 2026

Birth control exists for cats, but routine cat birth control is not like human contraception. For most pet cats in the UK, the main accepted method to prevent pregnancy is...

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Why Does My Cat Sneeze So Much? Common Causes and When to Worry

Why Does My Cat Sneeze So Much? Common Causes a...

01 July 2026

Occasional sneezing is usually normal for cats. Repeated, frequent or persistent sneezing can be a sign of irritation, infection, dental disease, allergies, cat flu or another health issue. Sneezing is...

Why Does My Cat Sneeze So Much? Common Causes a...

01 July 2026

Occasional sneezing is usually normal for cats. Repeated, frequent or persistent sneezing can be a sign of irritation, infection, dental disease, allergies, cat flu or another health issue. Sneezing is...

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How To Tell If Your Cat Has a Fever: Common Signs and When To See The Vet

How To Tell If Your Cat Has a Fever: Common Sig...

01 July 2026

A cat may have a fever if they are unusually tired, hiding, eating less, shivering, breathing faster than normal, vomiting, passing diarrhoea, or generally seeming "not themselves". But the only...

How To Tell If Your Cat Has a Fever: Common Sig...

01 July 2026

A cat may have a fever if they are unusually tired, hiding, eating less, shivering, breathing faster than normal, vomiting, passing diarrhoea, or generally seeming "not themselves". But the only...

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