Mike One of the main distinguishing features of tortoiseshell cats is that over 99.96% of torties are female. This is due to the genetics required to produce the beautiful orange coloured coats, as two X chromosomes are needed for the range of red, black, orange and autumnal colours – and male cats will only have one … Read more Male tortoiseshell cat
A blue tortoiseshell cat has a patched coat that is a variation of the tortoiseshell pattern. Although most torties will have a brindled coat with very few white patches and colours including black, red, orange and brown – there are several variations and the blue tortoiseshell cat has a coat that includes blue and cream … Read more Blue Tortoiseshell Cat
£6.95 The Catit scratcher White Tiger Stripes is different from conventional cat scratchers and provides a contemporary and stylish alternative to the traditional scratching post. It is designed to allow your cat to stretch out as she sharpens her claws, and she will love the corrugated scratching surface that will help her to remove the … Read more Catit scratcher White Tiger Stripes
Tortoiseshell cats are very inquisitive animals, and although some cats are happy to stay indoors you will probably find that your tortie loves to get out to prowl in the garden and explore her territory in the neighbourhood. However, even if she is out and about for much of the day, it is recommended to … Read more How to keep your cat indoors at night
What a fantastic summer it has been, and while we have been enjoying the warmth and sunshine, it has been great weather for torties to get out and about as well. Although tortoiseshell cats like to keep cool and sleep during the heat of the day, they love getting out in the garden and one … Read more Catching butterflies by the Buddleia
While most of us have been enjoying the recent heat wave, if you are a cat owner then you will probably have noticed that your fluffy bundle of joy usually does not enjoy the good weather as much as we do! Although cats are good at keeping themselves cool, if she gets too hot, then … Read more Keeping tortoiseshell cats cool
This is a common question, especially among people that have not enjoyed owning a cat before, and there are many variables involved that will determine how long your tortoiseshell cat will live. The average length of a cat’s life is around 15 years, but there are a number of factors in play that determine whether she … Read more How long do tortoiseshell cats live
Congratulations if you are proud new parents bringing your new baby home for the first time. It is a hugely exciting time and a life changing experience – but you also have to remember about your tortoiseshell or any other cat that is already part of the family as she will require plenty of love … Read more Tortoiseshell Cats and babies
from £15.75 The latest soft cat bed that we have chosen to feature is the Danish Design Fleece Cat Bed. These are extremely cosy and luxurious beds for your cat as you can see from the illustration, and they are made from thermal Sherpa fleece fabric which means that she can snuggle up and … Read more Danish Deisgn Cat Fleece Bed
One important thing to consider when you are bringing a tortoiseshell cat or kitten into your home is to make sure that you take out an adequate insurance policy. Although we would always advise that you take out a full programme of vaccinations for your tortie while she is a kitten, there is still the … Read more Tortoiseshell cat insurance