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CatGear Team 
Picture this: your beloved moggy hunched awkwardly over a bowl on the floor, whiskers squashed against the sides, neck craned at an uncomfortable angle. Not exactly the dining experience they deserve, is it? A proper cat feeding station can transform your feline’s mealtimes from a necessary chore into a comfortable, dignified affair – and it … Read more
Does your cat wolf down their food in seconds and then beg for more? You’re not alone. According to PDSA, vets estimate that over a third of cats in the UK are overweight, and traditional feeding bowls aren’t helping matters. As a cat owner myself, I’ve watched my British Shorthair transform from a greedy gobbler … Read more
Does your cat wolf down their food in seconds flat, only to vomit it back up moments later? Or perhaps they’ve become a bit portly around the middle, spending their days lounging rather than engaging their natural hunting instincts? You’re not alone. According to research from the University of Bristol’s veterinary school, many indoor cats … Read more
If you’ve noticed your cat pawing at their food bowl, eating only from the centre, or acting hungry whilst leaving food untouched, you’re not alone. Thousands of UK cat owners face this puzzling behaviour daily, and the culprit might be simpler than you think: their food bowl. Wide shallow ceramic cat bowls have revolutionised feline … Read more
Have you ever wondered why your feline friend keeps pushing their food bowl across the kitchen floor, leaving a trail of kibble in their wake? You’re not alone. Thousands of UK cat owners face this daily challenge, and the solution might be simpler than you think: ceramic cat bowls. Unlike lightweight plastic alternatives that slide … Read more
Here’s something most cat owners don’t realise until it’s too late: that cheap plastic bowl you grabbed from the supermarket could be making your cat miserable. I learnt this the hard way when my Persian, Muffin, suddenly stopped eating properly. Turns out, her whiskers were being tortured every mealtime by a bowl that was far … Read more
Have you ever watched your cat pace around a full food bowl, seemingly hungry but reluctant to eat? Or perhaps you’ve noticed them pawing food onto the floor before tucking in? These peculiar behaviours might not be fussiness—your moggy could be experiencing whisker fatigue. I’ll be honest, when I first heard about whisker fatigue, I … Read more
You wouldn’t eat from a dirty plate, so why should your cat? The question of stainless steel vs ceramic cat bowls might seem trivial, but it’s actually one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your feline’s health and wellbeing. I’ve spent years observing how different bowl materials affect cats, and the differences can … Read more
If you’ve ever watched in dismay as your greedy moggy wolfs down their sibling’s prescription food, you’ll understand why microchip cat feeders have become essential kit for UK pet owners. But here’s the rub: many of us baulk at spending £150+ on feeding tech when there are perfectly capable budget microchip feeder options that do … Read more
If you’ve ever watched one cat devour their meal in seconds before muscling in on their sibling’s bowl, you’ll understand the daily battle of managing multiple felines at feeding time. The microchip cat feeder for multiple cats has revolutionised how UK households handle this age-old problem, transforming chaotic mealtimes into peaceful, controlled experiences. According to … Read more