Litter trays are an obvious requirement for indoor cats, although cats that have outside access may also choose to use a litter tray in the…
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Essential Items for Your Pet’s First Aid Kit (and Why You Need Them)
As pet caregivers, we know that accidents can happen at any time, often when we least expect them. While a first aid kit for your…
A Mini Guide to Feline Health E-Book
Written by Caroline Clark, an experienced veterinary nurse and animal behaviour counsellor, A Mini Guide to Feline Health is a practical resource for cat caregivers and professionals.…
Enhancing Cat Adoption Success: Tips for Encouraging Positive Cat-Human Interactions in Shelters
Adopters usually want a cat that they can engage with. Shelter staff can encourage positive cat-human interactions and thereby improve the prospect of a cat…
How to Prepare Your Cat for Environmental Changes: Tips for a Smooth Transition During Home Renovations and Visitors
Changes to a cat’s physical environment can be disconcerting for them especially if they are exclusively kept indoors. Being ahead of the game when disruptions…
Preventing Cat Conflicts: Protocol for Non-Recognition Aggression
After a trip to the vets, cattery or groomers a cat will inevitably pick up new, strange scents. Certain procedures (bandages, medical collars, hair clipping…
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Habituating a Cat to the Veterinary Experiences
Caregivers can do a lot to help habituate their cat to some of the stimuli they are likely to be exposed to at the veterinary…
Touch-Withdraw-Reward Training: A Guide to Aid Feline Socialisation and Husbandry
This training should form part of a kitten’s socialisation programme but can be useful to habituate cats of any age. However, it is unsuitable for…
Effective Litter Box Training: Ensuring Success for Kittens and Cats
Most kittens and adult cats are clean and litter training usually comes easily but sometimes, after acquiring a new kitten or adult cat, they may…
Preparing Your Home and Welcoming Your New Cat: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step One: Preparing for the new arrival A basic shopping list of necessary items Step Two: Welcoming your newcomer Step Three: Introducing them outdoors *A…
Creating a Refuge Room for Cats: Ensuring Safety and Comfort During Stressful Situations
Establishing a refuge room in the home, designed to induce a sense of safety and calm, can be helpful for a range of situations: When…
Introducing a Puppy to a Resident Cat
When introducing a puppy to a resident cat, good preparation and gradual, supervised introductions increase the chance of a positive outcome. Stage One: Preparation Stage…
Introducing New Cats to a Home with a Resident Cat(s)
Step One: Giving time to settle and adjust Step Two: Introducing Scents During scent transference, each cat should either ignore the odour or react positively…
Guidance for Veterinary Teams: Helping A Cat Feel Comfortable
Administering Medication and Taking Bloods in the Veterinary Environment Adapted from AAFP and ISFM Feline-Friendly Handling Guidelines. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, by Rodan I.…