Cat health & behaviour

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Cat-themed worksheets and quizzes designed to make home learning fun

2nd June, 2020

It’s a new school term, and while some children are going back to school, many more are continuing home learning. If you’re looking for something educational and fun for your primary age child, check out Cats Protection’s “moggy modules”....

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Adopting a cat in lockdown: Cats Protection launches hands-free homing

19th May, 2020

Cats Protection is rolling out contactless adoption to more rescue centres after an initial trial proved to be a success. The ‘hands-free’ homing scheme allows the charity to continue finding new homes for kitties in its care at a time when its shelters are still closed to the public due to the coronavirus lockdown....

How to train your cat to use a cat flap

How to train your cat to use a cat flap

12th May, 2020

If it’s time to let your precious new kitten outside, you may want to install a cat flap to make it easier for them to come and go as they please....

How to keep children safe around cats

How to keep children safe around cats

15th April, 2020

Children and cats can be wonderful companions, but they can also come into conflict. Even the sweetest cat may bite or scratch if it feels threatened. The good news is that this risk can be greatly reduced by taking a few simple steps....

Cats and Coronavirus

Cats and coronavirus

14th April, 2020

Cat owners have been advised to be cautious about contact with their pets, after reports suggesting that cats are susceptible to coronavirus....

Study reveals where pet cats roam outdoors

Study reveals where pet cats roam outdoors

17th March, 2020

In a new study published in the journal Animal Conservation, researchers put GPS trackers on 925 pet cats from six countries and tracked their movements for six days....

Music can reduce cats' stress levels, study shows

Music can reduce cats' stress levels, study shows

3rd March, 2020

In a new study, Amanda Hampton from the School of Veterinary Medicine at Louisiana State University and colleagues explored the calming effects of music composed specifically for cats....

5 common cat health conditions

5 common cat health conditions

6th February, 2020

Just like humans, cats are susceptible to developing a number of health issues over their lifetime, more so as they age....

Physio helps injured cat get back on his paws

Physio helps injured cat get back on his paws

28th January, 2020

After an injury or surgery, physiotherapy can be a key part of recovery for pets as well as people. Cats Protection recently shared the story of one young puss who was was able to get back on his paws — and find a new family — after a suspected road accident....