How To Manage A Multi-Cat Household If you imagine a very basic scale assessing how sociable different species are, on the reclusive end we have polar bears and sloths taking secluded walks; and on the other we have dolphins and bees, living in beautiful harmony. Humans and dogs are on the more friendly end of the spectrum
How to Manage the Environment and Create the Purrfect Home Some cats are much more prone to stress and anxiety than others. These differences can stem from genetics, physical wellbeing, past experiences as well as their level of socialisation and habituation
Pheromones – What, Why and How We Can Use Them In the last two articles we have looked at ways to manage stress in your cat through making changes to the environment as well as interactions between cats in a multi-cat household. Today I want to focus on a very interesting topic - the use of pheromone therapy in cats
Sterilisation is generally recommended for all cats that are not being used for breeding purposes. The advantages of sterilisation include health benefits for the individual cat, as well as helping to maintain appropriate behaviour in the home
One bonus we’ve found from the pandemic, is the extra quality time we’ve been able to spend with our cats. Many welcomed a new kitten or cat to our family and had the opportunity to settle them in properly
Unfortunately our cats can’t tell us if they aren't feeling well, so to try and help you notice and potential problems in your cat. We've put together our guide to an at home Senior Cat MOT
Pancytopenia in cats is heartbreaking to see as you may feel a little helpless. With the recent surge in the number of cases of pancytopenia, we’d like to send our heartfelt condolences to anyone whose cat may have lost their life as a result of this situation
September 28th is World Rabies Day, and we wanted to take the opportunity to talk about a disease which is all too often shrouded in ignorance; and seems to fall dangerously between medical and veterinary responsibility. It is relatively rare in humans so tends to be forgotten by the public and can also be overlooked by doctors when searching for a diagnosis
Is there a more satisfying sound on earth than the rumble of a good purr? It’s enough to keep us at times rooted in our seats, as if pinned in place by a happy little tractor with soft fur and kneading paws. An intimate communication, audible only to the lucky few close enough to hear – perhaps the pillow talk of cats! As much as we know and love the sound of purring, it holds more mystery and magic than you may realise, and science is still far from understanding it completely
Trimming your cat’s claws is a big part of making sure your cat is healthy, comfortable and pain-free. But how do you do it? Let’s discover all about how to clip your cat’s claws.
You go all-in for what’s best for your cat, 24/7. So making sure they have a microchip should be no exception. Find out more about cat microchipping, why it matters, and how to get one.
As hardcore cat parents, we have to step up and learn how to brush our cats’ teeth. It can seem daunting, but use our in-house vets' guide to help you, and you’ll both be pros in no time.