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 […]
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), […]
Why does cat obesity matter? Obesity is a major health concern. What many pet owners don’t understand is what is going on inside your overweight pet’s body that will affect its day-to-day life and make its future considerably shorter. 49% of veterinary professionals say they’ve seen an increase in pet obesity in the last two […]
It has been a busy month as always within The Friendly Pet Nurse team and we wanted to share some recent highlights. Clipping, not just cats When it comes to grooming and clipping hair it’s not just cats that require some of my attention but guinea pigs too. In fact, any long-haired pet can benefit […]
Fleas are a problem all year round but especially during the months we have our heating on. Prevention is key, treat your pet, wash and hoover. Here is a helpful infographic to explain why: Flea Facts Only 1 in 100 fleas are seen by owners. If untreated, they can cause skin irritations, discomfort, tapeworm […]
Grace is my mother’s cat, and like my own pets, she came into our family a rescue cat, but at first, she wasn’t all that she appeared to be. Named by my mum after the character in the books by Peter James, Grace was dumped at the reception where I used to work as a veterinary […]
Fluffy is, as you can imagine, a fluffy black cat. At nearly ten years old, our pet cat Fluffy has been through a lot but her journey has also been very personal to me and the family as it may have helped bring Jacob along! Let me explain… Fluffy goes missing Many years ago we […]
Clipping nails for any pet isn’t an easy job, so don’t feel guilty for wanting to book a veterinary nurse to come and do it for you. With the right specialist equipment and many years in the job, I know how to set the mood, hold them correctly and clip them without too much complaint! […]
It is a great time of year for being outdoors and allowing your pet time to enjoy the sun and roam safely in the garden or on long Summer walks. However, please be aware of some hidden dangers and things to watch out for your pets with the hot weather. Sunbathing and plant nibbling | […]