Posts Tagged ‘Cat Owners’

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 cats should be sleeping for 12-15 hours per day? But I bet when you read that you thought it was more. Why do they only need that much when dogs need 16-18 hours per day? This goes back to cats’ necessity to be free roaming, they would spend the rest of the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]