As I drove into The Big Cat Sanctuary car park, I could feel the familiar flutter in my stomach — nerves and excitement in equal measure. I was about to embark on what felt like a truly special opportunity. I closed my car door and instinctively wandered over to an enclosure overlooking the tarmac, eager […]
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 […]
As a proud member of the Canine & Feline Behaviour Association (CFBA), I am deeply committed to understanding and improving the lives of our pet cats. Dedicated to promoting positive behaviour and fostering harmonious relationships between humans and their feline companions, the CFBA serves as a beacon of knowledge and expertise in the field of […]
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 […]