Posts Tagged ‘behaviour’

When working with pets, it is very easy to become so focused on the welfare of the animal, and one of the things which can be often overlooked is the thoughts and feelings of the owners themselves. I have been privileged to work with so many different people from all walks of life. Having recently […]

Having launched the Think Outside The Bowl campaign to help encourage cat owners to switch to puzzle feeders, I was pleased to be able to film a pair of feline friends demonstrating how easy it can be to start making positive changes. In this video you can see a pair of cats using some home-made […]

Fireworks fear As with every year, the fireworks season around October and November can be an extremely stressful time for pets. Whilst we may be enjoying the spectacle of a fireworks display, the flashes and bangs can cause a huge amount of fear and anxiety for a confused pet. Fireworks night is just around the […]

Recently I had the pleasure of working with Georgina and her lovely trio of cats, Tikka, Merlot & Mango. Thank you so much to Georgina for sharing some kind words about her experience when using my services, which you can read below.   “Well what can I say, Zoe is amazing, really knows what she […]

It’s always hard to know just how stressed your cat might be. Whilst there are often physical signs of stress, such as urinating outside of their litter box, over-grooming, or a decline in appetite, some times stress can go unnoticed and untreated for far longer than it should be. To help you find out how […]

Creating the right environment for your cat When we chose to share our house with a cat it is important that we are respectful of their needs. We need to be mindful that although many are very adaptable and tolerant of what we expect we should provide an environment that fulfils their emotional and behavioural […]

Issues when introducing a new cat to the home In September 2018 I was contacted by a lovely couple who had been having bad problems with the introduction of a new cat to their house. The cats were starting to show signs that they were extremely stressed and anxious with the situations and the owners […]

What is Kneading? Most cat owners will recognise the kneading motion which a cat makes with their paws. Repeatedly pushing and pulling their paws in and out of a soft area or object, such as a blanket, bed, or your lap. Many cats will do this just with their front two paws, whilst others will […]

Many people enjoy the fireworks displays which are so common at this time of year, but for your pets the flashes and bangs can cause a huge amount of confusion, fear and anxiety. With fireworks night coming up, you may have already started preparations for your pet, but if not then now is the time […]

As the weather starts to get warmer, more and more dog owners will be heading further afield whilst out walking their dogs. For many owners, nothing beats a countryside walk with a canine companion, but there are a few things which are worth keeping in mind whilst trekking off the beaten path. Look Out For […]