As the nights are getting colder and your feline companions spend more time inside you may begin to notice your cat is scratching and chewing away at themselves a bit more than usual. Fleas are extremely common in all animals and can be picked up pretty much anywhere. Even indoor cats can catch fleas! The… Read more »
It’s that time of year again… Hot chocolate by the fire, time with family and friends and of course, much needed rests with our cats after a busy year! Lots of you are no doubt starting to erect your Christmas Trees and blowing dust off Christmas Decorations from the loft and getting ready to get… Read more »
Earlier this year, Alex German told an audience of veterinary professionals at the UK’s first weight management congress in Nottingham obesity wasn’t something that interested vets, with a majority preferring to focus on more “complex and exciting” areas, such as surgery and internal medicine (“Vets urged to do more to tackle obesity crisis”, VT48.11). However,… Read more »
This week we thought we would focus on the more mature of our feline friends…the senior cats in the world. Like all living creatures, cats can face different challenges as they grow older. Their bones and muscles weaken and a less resilient immune system can mean they are more prone to certain illness’. In the… Read more »
We as cat owners always want what is best for our cats and sometimes when they are kittens the idea of letting them outside can be quite daunting so sometimes owners make the decision for the kitten to be kept indoors into its adult life. Of course there are pros and cons to both indoor… Read more »
How often do you brush your teeth? Once in the morning and once in the evening? Brushing away all that excess gunk left over from the day? Like our own teeth, Cats teeth, if not looked after, can develop plaque creating a film of bacteria on the surface of the teeth. If this plaque is… Read more »
As the Halloween period comes to an end, people will be taking down their spooky decorations and beginning to think about erecting their Christmas Trees and all the most jolly of decorations to celebrate one of the happier times of year. With so many big events coming up, people like to celebrate in all kinds… Read more »
Last week at Cat’s Whiskers we saw a large influx in kittens that needed treatment at the clinic. It was a difficult week for not just the people fostering the kittens, but for us at Cat’s Whiskers. We were reminded how in need these wonderful animals are and the volume of kittens abandoned at… Read more »
On 10th October every year it is time to take a step back and try and think about those who struggle with mental health difficulties, be it someone you know personally, or someone you have heard about from another. Mental Health will mean something different to every one of us as it is completely unique… Read more »
Cancer isn’t necessarily a health condition that many people think about when caring for their cat, but the sad fact of the matter is that just like humans, cats too can develop a wide range of cancers. One of these cancers is Sarcoma tumours, a type of ‘Soft Tissue Cancer’ that can be extremely serious… Read more »
The process of neutering your cat means that he or she will be unable to reproduce. The term ‘spaying’ is used to describe the removal of a female cat’s reproductive organs, and the term ‘castrating’ is used for the process of removing a male cat’s reproductive organs, while the term ‘neutering’ refers to both procedures…. Read more »
Pet insurance is the equivalent of human health and life insurance rolled into one; it provides health and death cover for pets. Every company differs slightly when it comes to how they can protect your cat, but most work on a similar basis. Usually, you choose an insurance company for your pet, choose an amount… Read more »
For one reason or another, many people are under the misconception that cats can’t suffer from similar health problems that humans do. However, that isn’t the case, in fact many animals suffer from the same health problems that humans suffer from, they’re just not as well known about, that’s all. For cats and humans alike,… Read more »
It’s a well-known fact that the UK is a ‘larger’ country in terms of weight than ever before, with a significant increase in rates of obesity and obesity-related illnesses, but what about our pets – has their obesity and diabetes risk changed? A new study that was conducted by the Swedish University of Agricultural Science… Read more »
In loving memory of Rogina, in her owner’s own words. Rogina 2002 – 2018 “Her first owner died and how she came into our garden is a mystery. Eating the bird’s bread, her original collar disappeared over a period of days – where, we do not know as we never found it. Perhaps somehow she… Read more »
When it comes to cat care, one of the most commonly asked questions is ‘how much should I be feeding my cat?’ – this is something that a lot of owners struggle with. The fact is that when it comes to feline nutrition, it’s common for cat owners to place a bowl of dry food… Read more »
Due to a variety of different reasons, inevitably at one point you will probably need to leave your cat in someone else’s care, but deciding where and who to leave them can be nerve wracking and a decision that should not be taken lightly. Traditionally catteries were the place to take care of your cats… Read more »
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