https://www.katdootje.nl/en/blog/ Katdootje is a Dutch cat shop based in Middelburg that writes about everything to do with cats in this magazine. en-GB Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/cats-and-christmas-trees/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/cats-and-christmas-trees/ Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT Keep your cat and your Christmas tree safe: a stable base, shatterproof baubles, no tinsel, safe fairy lights and which festive plants to keep away. Cat Care Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/cat-microchipping-law-uk/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/cat-microchipping-law-uk/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT Cat microchipping has been compulsory in England since June 2024: by 20 weeks, fines up to £500. Scotland, Wales and NI rules, and updating your details. Cat Care Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-behaviour/cats-and-fireworks/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-behaviour/cats-and-fireworks/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT Cats and fireworks: an evening checklist for Bonfire Night, Diwali and New Year, a safe hiding place, sound training and when to call your vet. Cat behaviour Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/best-cat-carrier/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/best-cat-carrier/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT Best cat carriers in the UK for the vet, car, trains and Maine Coons. Why top-opening carriers work best, what size to buy and the UK rules for pet travel. Cat Care Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/best-cat-scratching-post/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/best-cat-scratching-post/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT The best cat scratching post is tall, stable and wrapped in sisal. 10 picks for UK homes, Maine Coons included, and how to stop sofa scratching. Cat Care Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/best-cat-water-fountain/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/best-cat-water-fountain/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT Are cat water fountains worth it? What research says, steel or plastic, wireless models, UK plugs, hard water, filter costs and 5 good picks. Cat Care Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/best-microchip-cat-flap/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/best-microchip-cat-flap/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT Which microchip cat flap suits your cat? SureFlap, Cat Mate and PetSafe compared on chips, curfew, app, large cats and fitting in glass or uPVC. Cat Care Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/cat-nutrition/best-kitten-food/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/cat-nutrition/best-kitten-food/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT The best kitten food in the UK: complete vs complementary labels, how much and how often to feed by age, when to switch to adult food and 11 top picks. Cat Nutrition Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/litter-box/best-cat-litter/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/litter-box/best-cat-litter/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT Which cat litter is best? Clumping clay, wood pellets, silica, paper and tofu compared on odour, dust, tracking and cost per month, plus 12 UK picks. Litter Box Katdootje editorial team Tabby cat sitting next to an open white litter box with light grey litter https://www.katdootje.nl/en/blog-en/top-5-automatic-cat-litter-boxes/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/blog-en/top-5-automatic-cat-litter-boxes/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:14:02 GMT Which automatic cat litter box suits your cat? Our picks for large cats, multiple cats and shy cats, plus safety, kittens, running costs and noise. Litter Box Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/blog-en/funniest-cat-names/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/blog-en/funniest-cat-names/ Sun, 22 Sep 2024 19:31:26 GMT Over 250 funny cat names, from Chonk and Potato to Chairman Meow and Purrlock Holmes. Boy and girl names, food names, puns and names by coat colour. Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/cat-nutrition/best-cat-bowls/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/cat-nutrition/best-cat-bowls/ Sat, 21 Sep 2024 13:47:19 GMT Best cat bowls for every cat: shallow or raised, stainless steel or ceramic, slow feeders and water. What the evidence on whisker fatigue really shows. Cat Nutrition Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/maine-coon-cat/maine-coon-cats-a-comprehensive-guide/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/maine-coon-cat/maine-coon-cats-a-comprehensive-guide/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:50:23 GMT Maine Coon males weigh 6 to 8 kg and grow for up to four years. Temperament, grooming, health tests, UK costs and the honest pros and cons before you buy. Maine Coon Cat Katdootje editorial team Brown tabby Maine Coon with ear tufts on a wooden floor https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-breeds/ragdoll-cats/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-breeds/ragdoll-cats/ Sun, 14 Apr 2024 08:41:48 GMT Ragdoll cat facts: males up to 9 kg, always blue eyes, six colours in three patterns, a 12 to 17 year lifespan and the heart test to ask the breeder about. Cat Breeds Katdootje editorial team Seal mitted Ragdoll with blue eyes on a sofa https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/litter-box/how-to-train-your-cat-to-use-an-automatic-litter-box/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/litter-box/how-to-train-your-cat-to-use-an-automatic-litter-box/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:03:03 GMT Get your cat to use an automatic litter box in 6 steps: start switched off, add used litter, then a long cleaning delay. Plus kitten limits for 4 brands. Litter Box Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/blog-en/best-gps-tracker-for-cats/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/blog-en/best-gps-tracker-for-cats/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:54:13 GMT A GPS cat tracker always costs something each month. GPS vs AirTag vs radio, safe weights, breakaway collars and nine picks on Amazon UK. Cat Care Katdootje editorial team Ginger cat outdoors wearing a collar with a small tracker https://www.katdootje.nl/en/blog-en/best-cat-urine-odor-eliminator/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/blog-en/best-cat-urine-odor-eliminator/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:28:32 GMT Simple Solution Extreme is the best enzyme cleaner for most UK homes, Urine Off for old stains. Plus why bleach backfires and how to clean every surface. Litter Box Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/blog-en/how-to-travel-with-a-cat-by-car/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/blog-en/how-to-travel-with-a-cat-by-car/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 20:56:19 GMT How to travel with a cat by car: carrier training, keeping your cat calm, breaks, litter and water on long trips, the Highway Code and travelling abroad. Cat Care Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/cat-nutrition/best-treats-for-cats/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/cat-nutrition/best-treats-for-cats/ Sun, 24 Dec 2023 14:43:10 GMT The healthiest cat treats are single-ingredient meat. See how many a day suit your cat's weight, why a Dreamies pack overshoots, and eight picks compared. Cat Nutrition Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/best-cat-dewormers/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/best-cat-dewormers/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:19:33 GMT Cat dewormer guide: which worms to cover, how often to deworm cats and kittens, and which wormers you can buy without a prescription in the UK and US. Cat Care Katdootje editorial team Grey cat taking a treat from a hand on the kitchen table https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/health-monitoring-cat-litter/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/health-monitoring-cat-litter/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:48:34 GMT Health monitoring cat litter explained: how pH and blood indicators work, how accurate they are, when to see a vet, and the best picks in the UK. Cat Care Katdootje editorial team Tabby cat sitting next to an open white litter box with light grey litter https://www.katdootje.nl/en/blog-en/the-rusty-spotted-cat/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/blog-en/the-rusty-spotted-cat/ Sat, 18 Nov 2023 19:48:08 GMT The rusty-spotted cat weighs 0.9 to 1.6 kg and lives only in India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Size, 60 to 77 g kittens, IUCN status and why it can't be a pet. Cat Breeds Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/maine-coon-cat/orange-maine-coon/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/maine-coon-cat/orange-maine-coon/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:29:53 GMT Yes, Maine Coons can be orange (breeders say red). Why most are male, every red and cream shade, eye colour, size (males 6 to 8 kg) and kitten cost. Maine Coon Cat Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/maine-coon-cat/maine-coon-cattery/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/maine-coon-cat/maine-coon-cattery/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:08:03 GMT Find a Maine Coon cattery in the UK: start with the GCCF and the Maine Coon Cat Club, ask for HCM, SMA and PKDef tests and spot the red flags of a scam. Maine Coon Cat Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/cat-nutrition/what-human-food-can-cats-eat/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/cat-nutrition/what-human-food-can-cats-eat/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:40:24 GMT Plain cooked chicken, fish and egg are the best human foods for cats. See the safe and toxic table, how much per day in grams, and what to do in an emergency. Cat Nutrition Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/best-cat-brush-short-hair/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/best-cat-brush-short-hair/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:48:58 GMT A rubber brush suits most short-haired cats. Thick coat or heavy shedding? Add a slicker and a FURminator. Eight picks plus British Shorthair tips. Cat Care Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-behaviour/how-to-introduce-cats/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-behaviour/how-to-introduce-cats/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 17:27:45 GMT How to introduce cats in 7 calm steps, from a separate room and scent swaps to supervised meetings, plus how long it takes and what to do if it fails. Cat behaviour Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-behaviour/why-does-my-cat-lick-me/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-behaviour/why-does-my-cat-lick-me/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:25:29 GMT Most cats lick you to groom you as one of their own. The 6 reasons, why it starts suddenly, when licking means a vet visit and how to stop it kindly. Cat behaviour Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/cat-nutrition/best-probiotics-for-cats/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/cat-nutrition/best-probiotics-for-cats/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 17:03:03 GMT The best probiotics for cats in the UK, which strain has the most research, when a probiotic helps and when to see a vet first. Four picks compared. Cat Nutrition Katdootje editorial team https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/litter-box/best-cat-litter-for-kittens/ https://www.katdootje.nl/en/cat-care/litter-box/best-cat-litter-for-kittens/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 21:28:32 GMT Which cat litter is safest for kittens, what the sources say about clumping litter, seven picks, litter training and buying litter in the Netherlands. Litter Box Katdootje editorial team Kitten stepping into a low white litter box