https://autumnvalecompanions.com/blogBLOG RSSMon, 28 Sep 2026 13:26:23 GMTMon, 28 Sep 2026 13:26:23 GMThttps://autumnvalecompanions.com/blog/what-makes-a-well-raised-siberian-kitten-differentRecently, two of Narnie’s kittens came along with me to a cat show. For young kittens, it was quite an experience: travelling away from home, unfamiliar people, strange cats, announcements, doors opening and closing, cages, conversations and all the other sights and sounds of a busy show hall. What struck me most wasn't that they simply tolerated it—it was how confidently they handled it. They were curious, settled and able to take a very unfamiliar day in their stride. Watching them reminded meSat, 10 Oct 2026 11:38:20https://autumnvalecompanions.com/blog/what-makes-a-well-raised-siberian-kitten-differenthttps://autumnvalecompanions.com/blog/siberian-cats-allergies-what-does-the-science-actually-sayAre Siberian cats hypoallergenic? Understanding Fel d 1, cat allergies, and what “hypoallergenic” really means.One of the questions we hear most often about Siberian cats is:“Are Siberians really hypoallergenic?”The short answer is that Siberians have attracted particular interest because some individuals appear to produce relatively low levels of Fel d 1, the major allergen associated with cat allergy. However, no Siberian—or any other cat—can be guaranteed not to cause an allergicFri, 09 Oct 2026 09:43:16https://autumnvalecompanions.com/blog/siberian-cats-allergies-what-does-the-science-actually-sayhttps://autumnvalecompanions.com/blog/autumnvale-siberians-at-the-tica-cat-show-in-peterboroughWe had a wonderful weekend attending the TICA Cat Show in Peterborough on 26–27 September 2026 with two of our young Autumnvale Siberian kittens!At just 14 weeks old, the girls took the busy show environment completely in their stride. New sights, sounds, smells, cats, judges and lots of new people made for an excellent socialisation experience — and we were incredibly pleased with how confident, relaxed and curious they remained throughout the weekend.Although they were too young toMon, 28 Sep 2026 10:04:39https://autumnvalecompanions.com/blog/autumnvale-siberians-at-the-tica-cat-show-in-peterborough