Using a Timeline to Plot the Development of a Problematic Behaviour
When I am working on a behaviour case, I usually use a timeline to plot the development of the problem. This is done by taking…
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Cats
Carrying Out a Stress Review of a Cat’s Home Environment
When I have been asked to help a cat with behavioural problems, I always carry out a stress review of their home and surroundings. This…
Recommendations for Approaching and Interacting with Unfamiliar Cats
Based on Care: Cat Friendly Interaction (iCatCare 2022)
Helping Cats with Separation Anxiety Tendencies: Preparing Your Cat for Changes in Caregiver Routine
Holidays, hospital stays or new jobs might mean a cat has to be left alone for longer periods or is unable to be with a…
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…
High Five Cat Training
The Benefits Stages of Training Stage One: Getting them interested in the hand Stage Two: Shaping the behaviour Stage Three: Progressing and perfecting
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…
Comfort Mat Training: Helping a Cat Relax and Reduce Anxiety
Having a specific mat (or blanket) to relax and chill out on is really useful for all cats but especially so for those that are…
Cat Training with Target Sticks: A Step-by-Step Guide
Target sticks can be purchased, although it’s quite easy to make your own. A garden cane, with a ping pong ball on the end, or…
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.…
Cat Behaviour: Diary of Triggers Free Download
Working out what it is that triggers an inappropriate behaviour is a major step in helping your cat. The way we manipulate or set-up their…
Helping Dogs & Cats Through Fireworks Season
Dog-appeasing pheromone is associated with increased safety and security. Research shows that using Adaptil (by CEVA) in the location of a hide increa…
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Preparing Your Pet For Firework Season E-Book
Every year, millions of pets suffer from fear and anxiety because of the sudden loud noises and bright flashing lights. This E-Book provides tips and …
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Creating A Calm Environment For Cats
In this video Caroline shares some tips on how we can keep cats calm, relaxed and happy. Providing an environment that fulfills or mimics natural beha…
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Preventing Separation Anxiety in Cats
In this video Caroline shows you how to keep cats occupied whilst in lockdown, whilst also making sure they keep their independence...
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Training a Cat To Accept a Carrier
A short, but useful video overview of cat carrier training from clinical animal behaviourist and registered vet nurse Caroline Clark. Includes a step-…
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Harvesting and Transferring the Cat’s Odours to a New Environment or Object
Suddenly introducing a cat to a new environment, making changes to the home or introducing new objects and furniture can disturb a cat’s familiar scent.…
Help! My Cats Don’t Get Along: Tips for Peaceful Coexistence
“Help! my cats don’t get on” is a frequent call I get from cat owners. It usually follows after another cat is introduced to keep…
Claw Marking
Helpful information on why cats scratch, positioning scratching posts for your cat and the materials to use.
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Protocol for a Homemade Cleaning Preparation to Eliminate the Scent of Urine and Faeces
House soiling can occur for many reasons although in some cases it can continue due to the cat/ dog detecting the scent where it has previously marked…
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Top Tips for Living with a Blind Cat
Cats and other animals always amaze me at the way they adapt to disabilities. This is certainly the case when caring for one that loses…
Understanding Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) in Cats: What Owners Need to Know
At 7 years of age and above, most cats are still playful and may appear youthful but there is an increasing risk of feline age-related…
Understanding Common Feline Behaviours
All cats are individuals and have their own personality types. However there are a number of common behaviours that most cats exhibit. Knowing what some…
Unraveling Feline Aggression: Understanding the Causes and Managing the Behaviour
Aggression is a broad term. In a cat it ranges from hissing and growling, up to a full blown attack. However this description doesn’t tell…
Tops Tips for Keeping Your Cat Safe During the Festive Season
Whilst Christmas and it’s preparations are a happy time for most of us, it can bring about additional stress and potential problems for our feline…
Why Cats Urinate Outside the Litter Box: Common Causes and Solutions
As a behaviour counsellor with a special interest in feline behaviour, one of the most common problems I am called about is inappropriate urinating in…
Why Doesn’t My Cat Enjoy Hugs? Understanding Feline Behaviour
I’d like to hug my cat but they won’t let me – why? Here are 10 common reasons why most cats really don’t like too…
Reducing Stress for Your Cat at Christmas
Christmas time can be quite stressful for our feline friends. Cats are creatures of habit and so can get quite anxious during the festive period.…