Recommendations for Approaching and Interacting with Unfamiliar Cats
Based on Care: Cat Friendly Interaction (iCatCare 2022)
Based on Care: Cat Friendly Interaction (iCatCare 2022)
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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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 on” is a frequent call I get from cat owners. It usually follows after another cat is introduced to keep…
A common problem that arises for parrot owners’ is the bird that becomes overly bonded to one particular member of the household. Aggression can be…
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…
A new study, undertaken in the UK on behavioural reasons for deaths in dogs under three years of age, has found that a staggering 33.7%…
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…
Now that it’s spring and the weather is warming up, most of us will be planning some lovely long walks with the dog. Whilst out…
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Working as a canine behaviour counsellor means that I often have to help people understand why their dogs react or behave in a particular way.…
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…
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…
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…
As daylight gets shorter and we all begin to turn our thoughts to events like Halloween, Bonfire Night and preparations for Christmas. There’s lots of…
Observe body language You can watch your own dog in the home, when out on walks and during play sessions. See how they interact with…
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