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.…
Guidance, training guides, top tips, worksheets, instructional videos, webinars, e-books and more.
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.…
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…
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…
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…
The Benefits Stages of Training Stage One: Getting them interested in the hand Stage Two: Shaping the behaviour Stage Three: Progressing and perfecting
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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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…
Harnesses generally tend to be more comfortable and help to control a dog without putting pressure around the sensitive structures around the neck and throat.…
Working out what it is that triggers an inappropriate behaviour is a major step in helping your dog. The way we manipulate or set-up their…
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…