In Memory of a Special Cat – Shiloh
Shiloh, you were the most gentle sweet and funny boy, your loss has left a deep sadness. God Bless, until we meet again. 25.10.2000 to 11.11.2019.
Did you know that the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) provides a form of quality assurance for those who entrust their animals into the care of veterinary surgeons? The RCVS regulates the profession to ensure that members of the public and their animals are able to obtain veterinary services from veterinary surgeons who are… Read more »
Transporting your cat to the vets is the first step in your cat’s appointment. The journey to the vets can often be stressful for cats meaning that they arrive at the surgery already distressed! There are many potential stressors that a cat can encounter on a trip to the vets, from the unfamiliar carrier, bumpy… Read more »
Cat ticks are spider-like, egg-shaped, blood-sucking parasites! They have eight legs and vary in size from about 1mm to 1cm long, so they are visible and can often be felt on the cat’s coat. Ticks don’t fly or jump, but climb or drop onto your cat’s coat when they will attach to the skin by… Read more »
25% of UK adults have a cat; there is approximately 11.1 million cats in the UK alone – that’s a lot of cats! If we are bringing a cat into our home and more importantly into our hearts, we should do everything we can to ensure they look forward to a bright, healthy and long… Read more »
Laser therapy can be carried out by our vets and nurses in one of our comfortable, cat friendly consultation rooms! How does laser therapy work? Laser therapy works by the use of a therapeutic dose of light applied to an area of tissue where there is pain or injury. The tissue absorbs the light and… Read more »
The most common type of flea is the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis), although fleas from other spices may be found on cats occasionally. The best way to establish the presence of fleas is to comb the cat with a fine-toothed comb. If you do this over a white surface such as a large piece of… Read more »
Henry Jagged is the hole that’s left within, Raw are the memories where you have been Torn feels my soul, it’s ripped in two, Yearning for the comfortable weight of you Strong our connection, I feel it here In the beat of my heart- the drumming in my ear Warmth and love surround me still,… Read more »
It’s fair to say searching for cat insurance can be a bit of a minefield! How do we know what the best policy is for our purrfect cat? I did some research and searching one comparison site for a 3 month old male kitten with no previous illnesses and cover for accident and illness up… Read more »
The team at Cat’s Whiskers are delighted to share some exciting news this month. Since last summer the clinic has been undergoing some major refurbishment and expansion to more than double the size of the clinic and install state of the art equipment and technology. This is in response to the overwhelming demand for our… Read more »
Are you thinking of welcoming a new cat into your home as a friend for your already much loved feline? We understand it can be very tempting to want to have a new kitten at home and it’s somewhat easy to romanticise the idea that your cats will become best friends at the first meeting… Read more »
You have probably seen articles and videos of people taking their cats out for a walk with a lead and harness. It is becoming ever more popular, particularly in America. We thought we would present you with some information on this so you can make up your own mind whether you think this is of… Read more »
Is your cat an avid hunter, going out at all hours of the day trying to get itself a tasty snack? Do you find mice and birds lying around the house? Cats have years of evolution behind them and their hunting instincts are completely natural to them therefore as pet owners, despite the mess it… Read more »
January and February can be quite cold months for all of us. As we can all wrap our warm, it isn’t quite as simple for our feline friends. We have come up with some great tips for helping your cat keep warm in these approaching cold weeks! Cats are clever creatures and in the winter… Read more »
Like humans, cats can suffer with certain illnesses as they get older. Arthritis is one of these illnesses and although it has only recently been diagnosed and treated in cats, it is invaluable for all cat owners to be aware of certain symptoms and how their vet may decide to treat the condition. You may… Read more »
We rescued Sheba at approximately 2 weeks old when her mother was sadly run over & killed. As a family we ‘raised’ her, being on shifts to feed her milk every 3 hours. She had no mother to learn from & we taught her what we could, but her natural instincts were amazing. Despite many… Read more »
We can’t deny how beautiful Bengal cats are. With their stunning markings and very unique personalities they are a popular breed choice for many cat lovers. However, these felines are not just your standard lap cat and if you are thinking of getting a bengal we would strongly advise reading our below points about these… Read more »
Finding the right food for your cat can be a real challenge, particularly if you haven’t owned a cat before! With so many different foods and brands available to purchase it can be confusing and difficult to work out exactly what is best for your cat. First and foremost it’s important for you to understand… Read more »
As the new year has now kick started you may be starting to think about some exciting new things happening this year. Perhaps you are going to be re-locating to your dream home? Although it is an exciting prospect moving somewhere new and starting a new chapter of your life, this can be a scary… Read more »