Cat health & behaviour

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Neighbour feeding cat

How can I stop my neighbour feeding my cat?

28th January, 2021

What should you do if you suspect a neighbour is feeding your cat? As a pet owner, you have a responsibility to make sure your pet has the right diet. If a neighbour feeds your cat, you are no longer fully in control and the consequences could see you having to claim on your cat insurance for medication or treatment. Let’s look at how you can stop a neighbour from feeding your cat....

Cat alone in the flat

The best cats to own if you live in a flat

26th January, 2021

Living in a flat is the purr-fect excuse to get a cat as they make great apartment pets. They’re cute and they’re cuddly, and (unlike a certain other popular hairy species) they’re low maintenance, non-smelly and won’t slobber all over your best outfit. That said, some cat breeds do much better than others when it comes to living in the confines of an apartment....

Cat Eating

Has your cat put on weight during lockdown?

25th January, 2021

More than three million pet cats in the UK are overweight and the problem has got worse during the pandemic, Cats Protection has warned. In a survey of over 2,000 cat owners in December, more than a quarter (28%) said they had overfed their pet since the start of lockdown in March 2020....

A dog and a kitten meeting nose to nose in a kitchen

Skin cancer in cats and dogs - what you need to know

11th January, 2021

In this article, we’ll cover the causes of skin cancer in both cats and dogs so you can guard against your cherished pooch or feline from developing the disease. We’ll also highlight some of the main symptoms to look out for and how it is diagnosed by a vet....

A three legged cat laying down showing its scar

How to care for a three-legged cat

7th January, 2021

Whether you’re looking to provide a forever home for an already three-legged cat or your puss has just lost a limb, there’s no reason to be worried. Follow our guide to tripawd care and you’ll be certain to have a happy and long life together....

Grumpy Cat

Lymphoma cancer most common in older male cats

5th January, 2021

Sadly, our four-legged friends are prone to getting some of the same diseases as us, and that includes cancer. One of the most common types of cancer in cats is lymphoma, a cancer of the white blood cells. A new study published by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) takes an in-depth look at how often it occurs and which cats are more likely to be diagnosed with the disease....

A cat walking along a curb next to parked cars and a field

How to keep your cat safe if you live near a busy road

9th December, 2020

What can you do to prevent accidents and are all cats equally prone to such disasters? If you and your cat live near a busy road, you’ll need to know the answers to these questions sooner rather than later....

Cat and dog

Dogs and cats showing behaviour changes after lockdown

8th December, 2020

Covid-19 restrictions have been tough for many of us this year, and our pets are no exception. In new research by veterinary charity PDSA, one in five dog owners (1.9 million dogs) said that their dog has displayed a new behaviour during lockdown, with 5% saying their dog had started showing signs of distress when left alone....

Cats can relieve stress and loneliness, owners say

16th November, 2020

If you enjoy playing with your cat, or simply cuddling up with them at the end of the day, you’re not alone. In a new survey by Cats Protection, 59% of cat owners said that their pets are great companions and can relieve stress or loneliness....