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The Cat Corner

Ask, answer and swap stories with other cat parents. Real experience from real homes — and a kind word for every question.

  1. Pinned Welcome & general BilluBnB team

    Welcome to The Cat Corner — read this first

    This is a friendly corner for people who love cats — first-time cat parents, old hands, people feeding the cat downstairs. A few ground rules so it stays warm: • Be kind. Nobody was born k…

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  2. Cat stories & fun BilluBnB team

    Show us (in words) your cat's favourite nap spot

    Windowsill in the afternoon sun? Inside the laundry basket? On your laptop? Describe it — the weirder the better.

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  3. Cat stories & fun BilluBnB team

    What's the funniest thing your cat did this week?

    Let's start the week with a smile. Tell us what your cat got up to — the knocked-over glass, the cardboard box that was clearly too small, the staring contest with a lizard.

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  4. Kittens, strays & seniors BilluBnB team

    Our 13-year-old cat sleeps more and drinks lots of water — is that normal?

    She's still eating well but she's at the water bowl all day and has started peeing a lot. She's slowed down this year.

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  5. Kittens, strays & seniors BilluBnB team

    Is it okay to feed community cats in our society? The RWA objects.

    We feed four cats near the parking. A few neighbours complained and the RWA sent a notice. What are our options?

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  6. Kittens, strays & seniors BilluBnB team

    I found a stray kitten on my doorstep — what should I do first?

    It's tiny, crying, and I can't see a mother. It's raining. Please help.

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  7. Travel & boarding BilluBnB team

    Travelling by train or flight with a cat in India — what do I need to know?

    We're moving cities and want to take our cat with us. What are the rules for trains and planes?

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  8. Travel & boarding BilluBnB team

    Cat boarding or a sitter at home — which is calmer for a shy cat?

    We're travelling for a week. Our cat gets stressed by changes, even a new sofa. Should she stay home with a sitter or go to a boarding place?

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  9. Safe home & plants BilluBnB team

    Balcony safety: do we really need nets on the 9th floor?

    Our cat is calm and never jumps on the railing. The net looks ugly and costs money — is it really necessary?

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  10. Safe home & plants BilluBnB team

    Which common Indian plants are dangerous for cats?

    We're setting up a balcony garden. I've heard lilies are bad — what else should I avoid?

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  11. Behaviour & play BilluBnB team

    Diwali is coming — how do I keep my cat calm during crackers?

    Last year our cat hid for two days. Any tips for this year?

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  12. Behaviour & play BilluBnB team

    Why does my cat knead me and purr at the same time?

    She treads on my stomach with her paws and drools a little. Is she okay?

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  13. Behaviour & play BilluBnB team

    3 a.m. zoomies — how do I get a full night's sleep?

    Our 1-year-old cat sprints across the flat at night and sits on our faces at 5 a.m.

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  14. Behaviour & play BilluBnB team

    My cat scratches the sofa — how do I stop it?

    We've tried shouting and a spray bottle. She does it anyway, and now she's scared of me.

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  15. Food & feeding BilluBnB team

    Is a pet water fountain worth the money?

    They cost a few thousand rupees. Do cats actually drink more from them?

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