Posts Tagged ‘Cat health’

One of the most common concerns I hear from my feline consultations is about toileting issues. This can be frustrating for owners, but understanding the reasons behind this behaviour is key to resolving the issue. Let’s talk stressors, litter trays and what may be going on with your cat… One cat requires two litter trays […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

As cats get older they can suffer from arthritis and joint, bladder and bowel issues too. When we talk about elderly cats we are looking at those from 10 years old, although cats can live until 12 or 16 years on average, not like Creme Puff who lived over 38 years! Cats also experience pain […]

It’s that time of year again when we switch on the heating and I get the most amount of enquiries about… fleas! How do you stop the cycle? How can you get rid of them? How can you stop your pet from itching? I’ve written a few blogs on my website (Don’t get the itch […]

11% of cats had never been to the vet and 43% hadn’t seen a veterinarian within the last year. Book regular veterinary check-ups Preventative care – check for any problems before they become serious conditions Cats change over their life and have various stages which need various levels of care and attention To have regular […]