Is your cat active and noisy at night time?
This can be really annoying and make it hard for us to sleep.
Behavioural problems. We see them as problems, animals see them as totally natural behaviour.
Being active at night is normal for a cat.
Scratching is normal for a cat.
We have to provide opportunities for our animals to preform their normal behaviours.
If we do not do this then there will be "problem behaviours".
It is possible to reprogram these behaviours. if you are away during the day, they will likely sleep a lot during the day, we expect them to the sleep at night. Allow then opportunities to be active during the day. Slow release feeders and toys while home alone.
Leave toys for her to play with at night or better is to have active play sessions before bed then she will sleep.
Safety training for cats
If your cat escapes/runs away when scared, it is useful to train the cat for recall or to teach them to meow on cue.
Leave them out for the first time when they are hungry. Let them take a few steps and call back for treats, repeat many times.
Can teach them like dogs if you train them total food from your hand.
Monday, 27 August 2018
Sunday, 26 August 2018
Main behaviouur problems seen in cats
Litter box issues 51%
scratching furniture
nocturnal activity
predictable problems
with easy solutions
scratching furniture
nocturnal activity
predictable problems
with easy solutions
ideally prevent the problem or at least stop it early on
harder to socialise a cat than a dog
hard to treat bite inhibition
litter box problems 25% of all behaviour problems dealt with by vets
the biggest reason why cats ate presented for euthanasia/rehoming
harder to socialise a cat than a dog
hard to treat bite inhibition
litter box problems 25% of all behaviour problems dealt with by vets
the biggest reason why cats ate presented for euthanasia/rehoming
Monday, 13 August 2018
Giving your cat a tablet, the easy way!
Do you struggle giving your cat a tablet?
You are not alone.
No-one enjoys restraining a cat and forcing a tablet down its throat.
While the technique may be successful sometimes, it really is not a suitable technique for a cat requiring regular medication.
There are many excellent products available to make tableting a cat less stressful and less dangerous.
EasyPill Cat Putty treat won one of the iCatCare, Cat Friendly Awards. It has been developed by and for vets to make tableting a cat less stressful for us and them.
it is a highly palatable, pliable and divisible treat used to disguise the tablet. Any tablet can be coated and thus hidden inside the putty treat.
Most cats readily take the chicken-flavoured treat with any stress.
Do you have any other tips for giving medication to cats?
You are not alone.
No-one enjoys restraining a cat and forcing a tablet down its throat.
While the technique may be successful sometimes, it really is not a suitable technique for a cat requiring regular medication.
There are many excellent products available to make tableting a cat less stressful and less dangerous.
EasyPill Cat Putty treat won one of the iCatCare, Cat Friendly Awards. It has been developed by and for vets to make tableting a cat less stressful for us and them.
it is a highly palatable, pliable and divisible treat used to disguise the tablet. Any tablet can be coated and thus hidden inside the putty treat.
Most cats readily take the chicken-flavoured treat with any stress.
Do you have any other tips for giving medication to cats?
Does your cat moult a lot? Does your cat suffer from boredom? Does your cat suffer from fur balls?
It really is a simple but brilliant product.
It provides your cat with a location for constant grooming. It is really simple to use. The brush is attached to any surface (corner or flat) at your cat's head height.
Catnip can be used to attract your cats attention and to incite him to use the groomer.
It was awarded a ‘Cat Friendly’ award by International Cat Care.
It really is a simple but brilliant product.
If so, then the Catit Senses Self Groomer may be the solution to your cats problems.
Catnip can be used to attract your cats attention and to incite him to use the groomer.
It was awarded a ‘Cat Friendly’ award by International Cat Care.
The plastic bristles remove the loose hair. The brush can be snapped in and out of its frame for simple cleaning and maintenance.
The best cat feeders!
Indoor cats can suffer from boredom
In the wild they spend a large part of every day hunting for food. Hunting mentally and physically stimulates cats. Without this stimulation cats can become stressed and bored. Also cats can be prone to weight gain and gastro-intestinal upsets if they eat too much or too rapidly. For this reason there are many toys on the market that simulate normal hunting behaviours. There are also feeders that mimic natural behaviours.
For me, the Doc and Phoebe, No Bowl System is the ultimate interactive feeding system for indoor cats.
It was designed with veterinary input to improve your cats health and happiness.
Cats, unlike dogs, evolved to eat small regular meals. A bowl is a very reasonable way to feed your dog however it is less suitable for cats.
Cats in the wild will eat approx 10 small feeds (mice!) a day. It is not practical for most cat owners to feed their cats 10 times a day. Typically we feed 2 or 3 times a day. Since a cats stomach is small (think ping pong ball) these sized meals are far from ideal and can cause tummy problems. This is one of the reasons why pet cats vomit.
More time and effort spent "hunting" and searching for food means that cats are less likely to be bored, they are more likely to sleep well and are less likely to be stressed. The cat specialists tell us that indoor cats often redirect their hunting instinct into bad behaviours. Allowing your cat to exercise their natural hunting instinct improves their welfare.
But don't just take my word for it, International Cat Care awarded it one of its Cat Friendly Awards and said that it was
"an innovative way of feeding cats which is reflective of natural cat feeding behaviour. It improves behavioural health by giving cats opportunities to replicate natural hunting and exploratory and feeding behaviour, reducing obesity, boredom and provide exercise and mental stimulation. The product is in the form of numerous mice which carry the food and can be hidden around the house."
Disadvantages
In the wild they spend a large part of every day hunting for food. Hunting mentally and physically stimulates cats. Without this stimulation cats can become stressed and bored. Also cats can be prone to weight gain and gastro-intestinal upsets if they eat too much or too rapidly. For this reason there are many toys on the market that simulate normal hunting behaviours. There are also feeders that mimic natural behaviours.
For me, the Doc and Phoebe, No Bowl System is the ultimate interactive feeding system for indoor cats.
It was designed with veterinary input to improve your cats health and happiness.
Cats in the wild will eat approx 10 small feeds (mice!) a day. It is not practical for most cat owners to feed their cats 10 times a day. Typically we feed 2 or 3 times a day. Since a cats stomach is small (think ping pong ball) these sized meals are far from ideal and can cause tummy problems. This is one of the reasons why pet cats vomit.
It helps pet cats maintain a healthy weight in several ways. Firstly, the No Bowl System offers 5 small portions. Secondly cats must actively seek out the location of the feeders so it increases exercise levels. It reduces boredom, indoor cats are known to overeat due to boredom.
Prevent Boredom
More time and effort spent "hunting" and searching for food means that cats are less likely to be bored, they are more likely to sleep well and are less likely to be stressed. The cat specialists tell us that indoor cats often redirect their hunting instinct into bad behaviours. Allowing your cat to exercise their natural hunting instinct improves their welfare.
But don't just take my word for it, International Cat Care awarded it one of its Cat Friendly Awards and said that it was
"an innovative way of feeding cats which is reflective of natural cat feeding behaviour. It improves behavioural health by giving cats opportunities to replicate natural hunting and exploratory and feeding behaviour, reducing obesity, boredom and provide exercise and mental stimulation. The product is in the form of numerous mice which carry the food and can be hidden around the house."
- improves your cat's behaviour by satisfying their natural instincts.
- can help cats sleep through the night
- helps your pet maintain a healthy weight
- helps prevent boredom
- Cat safe BPA free plastic
- easy to clean - dish washer safe
- Not designed for wet food
The No Bowl Feeder is recently available on Amazon.
Tuesday, 17 April 2018
How to start grooming your cat
Start early
mimic how a cat grooms itself, when where
cats groom when relaxed
best technique is groom stop and reward
stroke with fingers first, show the cat the tools you will use
leave tool next to the cat
then hold it, let cat investigate it in your hand
reward her investigations
some maybe wary
allow time
hold tool in hand and not touching the cat
then allow tool to touch cat
short spells, stop and reward at each break
she can predict treat/reward on way so will tolerate gooming longer
also use gentle words to reward cat
eventually reduce freq of rewards and eventually stop
treats are a distraction
Gently brush eg soft tooth brush for a kitten, feels like mothers tongue
start when cat is calm, want cat to associate it with something pleasant-food treats
adult cats not used to it
need soft tips on brush gentler
Why groom your cat?
Check for fleas/ticks
Remove dead hair esp nb for long hair cats
reduce hairballs
check for wounds
Remove loose hair
Oppertunity bor bonding
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