Cat furniture isn’t a passing trend, it’s a core part of meeting your cat’s physical and emotional needs. From keeping claws in good condition to reducing stress and preventing obesity, the right furniture helps cats express natural behaviours in a safe and fulfilling way. Whether you live with a large breed such as a Norwegian […]
The Five-a-Day Felix feeding plan, developed by feline behaviour experts Dr Sarah Ellis and Dr Lizzie Rowe, is a brilliant way to enrich your cat’s mealtimes and support their natural instincts. Despite its catchy name, the plan has no connection to Felix cat food. Instead, “Felix” pays homage to the Latin word for cat (felis), […]
In our fast-paced, ever-changing world, it’s no surprise that stress is on the rise—for us and our pets alike. But what about our feline companions? While cats may seem self-sufficient and low maintenance, they too can suffer from stress, anxiety, and even depression when their environments fail to meet their needs. An enriched environment is […]
Did you know, a lot of my cat behaviour queries are from multi-cat households? If there are issues of aggression or conflict among the cats, a behaviourist such as myself, can observe and analyse the interactions between them. I am trained to understand feline behaviour and can assess the dynamics of the individual personalities of […]
Cats in most situations like to feel in control of all aspects of day-to-day life. When it comes to human-cat contact this key resource is overlooked because we “all love our pets” but as cat owners, we often get over-affectionate, for example, we pick them up, cuddle them close, and kiss their faces. When it […]
Having discussed cats hunting ability and their need to play I have already highlighted how nothing has changed over thousands of years of domestication. From chasing prey to scratching, cats are complicated, and one other key resource is their need to scent mark their territory. Cats are born with the ability to interpret scent profiles […]