Mike As an Amazon associate I may earn a small fee from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. This helps us to run the site. Thank you for your support!If your tortoiseshell cat (or any other cat!) needs somewhere warm and cosy to sleep, then a heated cat bed is a very good option. … Read more
This is a common question among tortoiseshell cat owners. A classic tortoiseshell cat will have a mainly black coat, with patches and flecks of orange and white mixed in a brindled type pattern. This pattern creates a lovely coat that really makes tortoiseshell cats stand out and look very beautiful! The brindled pattern tends to develop … Read more
As an Amazon associate I may earn a small fee from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. This helps us to run the site. Thank you for your support!A radiator cat bed is one of the most popular type of cat beds. We all know that cats, and torties in particular, like warm and … Read more
Now that we are truly into the depths of winter, it is time to make sure that your tortoiseshell cat has everything that she needs to stay warm and healthy during the cold and dark winter months. If your tortie enjoys exploring outside, then there is no reason that you should not continue to let … Read more
A male tortoiseshell cat is very rare, as over 99.96% of tortoiseshell cats are female. Cats are the same as humans in that two X chromosomes make for a female cat and a male cat will have one X and one Y chromosome. The reason that male tortoiseshell cats are so rare is that two X chromosomes … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
