Posts Tagged ‘Cat advice’

I’ve discussed litter, water, and the need to scratch and alongside these other key resources is play. Cats are born with the ability to fulfil their predatory prey needs by hunting. Nothing has been done to eliminate this from cats since they have been domesticated in our homes. It may seem like your bundle of […]

Having already covered other cat key resources such as litter and scratching it’s important to think of the basic needs such as what cats should eat and drink. First, let’s discuss water and why cats do that annoying thing of sometimes drinking the slightly green rainwater outside or the dripping tap in your bathroom… Give […]

In the coming months, I’m going to be covering some of our pet cats’ key resources. These resources at the things they require day to day and to ensure they are healthy and happy. It is part of my preventative care as a vet nurse. Setting up your pet and continuing to look after it […]

Are you puzzle feeding your cat? If not perhaps you may have heard the phrases ‘slow feeding’ or ‘enriched play feeding’ because these are also of the same theme. It’s all about challenging your cat and getting them to use those amazing skills they have. Let me explain. Feline behaviour when eating We all know […]

It is with great pride that I announce I have successfully passed, with distinction, my Advanced Diploma in Applied Animal Behaviour, Feline, Level 5 from Compass Education and Training. So, 3 years and over 400 hours of study, I’m through! As you all know, this also included working as a veterinary nurse for VetCheck in […]

February is National Cat Health Month as all of you all know I specialise in feline behaviour, in addition to having three furry felines of my own! In addition to being rescue cats, my cats all have varying issues, from arthritis to digestion problems. However, each has been on a journey and have shown me […]

You may have read about Fluffy, the mysterious wonder. Fluffy, my black long-haired cat disappeared for over five months when we moved house. Towards the end of this time, thinking she might never return, or find her, we searched for another rescue cat to join our family. Millie, a long-haired tabby cat, was pregnant when […]

Do you remember Rosy the Bengal cat that I gave some behavioural advice for a ‘big’ house move? Well, I am pleased to say that Rosy undertook her 1,000-mile journey from Ontario to Nova Scotia which spanned 18hrs of travel with an overnight motel stay. Her owner, Lisa, was really concerned for her welfare and […]

Did you know, the average cat will go to the toilet 3-5 times a day? From 7 weeks of age have a natural instinct to go to the toilet in material then can dig and bury, ie. cat litter. “Evolving from the African Wildcat, cats would prefer to toilet using fine sand-like areas. Think about […]