Category Archives: Cat

• Charity at Christmas

  Posted on November 1, 2013 by admin in Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons, Winter

  Pets like presents too, and really great gifts are good news for owners and animals alike.  Take treats that help train pets, ideas that take the graft out of grooming, the whimper out of washing or the tribulation out of trimming!  Here are just a few ideas that will make Christmas day great for our […]

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  Bonfire Night

  Posted on November 1, 2013 by admin in Autumn, Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons

  The annual family gathering around the bonfire to let off fireworks is the best part of the Autumn for many people.  But the bangs, crashes and party noises can distress pets.  If you can, create a quiet area for dogs, cats and small pets where they can feel safe and secure while the festivities are […]

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  Wrapping Up

  Posted on November 1, 2013 by admin in Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons, Winter

  Ideally, pets shouldn’t be given as Christmas presents.  But giving Christmas presents to pets is absolutely fine!  Especially if Christmas provides the opportunity to stand back and make sure we are doing the right thing by the pets we love.  Feeding them the right food, keeping them in the best possible condition, providing the appropriate […]

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  Claws and nails

  Posted on September 15, 2013 by admin in Autumn, Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons

  As autumn draws on so fur, coats, claws and nails can suddenly attract more of our attention.  When pets spend more time indoors, then owners begin to notice the fall out, as nails scratch, claws catch and hair accumulates around the skirting boards.  A good groom is the ideal solution. If you can’t face cutting […]

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• One for all and all for one

  Posted on September 1, 2013 by admin in Autumn, Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons

  The ultimate aim of vaccination, in an ideal world, is to eradicate a disease.  To achieve this it’s vital to get consistent vaccination across a very large cross-section of the host population.  This is why it is really important to commit to a regular vaccination programme.  At the very least you are protecting your specific […]

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  Pets and Pills

  Posted on June 20, 2013 by admin in Cat

  Dog owners will laugh contently at this post, knowing that their dog will eat anything put in front of them. However, cats enjoy taking medication as much as they love going for a swim. The procedure normally begins with your cat’s medication on one side and your safety kit on the other, comprised of plasters, […]

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  Rescue Centre Interview: Alexia Nicholls

  Posted on March 15, 2013 by admin in Cat, Dog, Pets, Rabbit, Seasons

  Alexia Nicholls is Animal Manager at the Danaher Animal Home in Essex – an organisation that works closely with the RSPCA.  For more information visit RSPCA Essex.     How is the current economic climate affecting pets?  It’s having a pinch effect.  Because more people can’t afford pets or are working longer hours, we are […]

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• Animal Rescue and Shelters

  Posted on March 15, 2013 by admin in Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons

  The British are great pet owners.  Figures show nearly half of all UK households have a pet.  This means birds, reptiles, small animals, cats, dogs and horses or ponies.  Apparently (according to the Pet Food Manufacturer’s’ Trade Association) there are 8 million dogs and 8 million cats in the UK! These statistics prove the long […]

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• Keeping in trim

  Posted on March 15, 2013 by admin in Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons

  Alongside teeth, nails and claws can be the cause of excessive discomfort for all sorts of pets, from small animals like rabbits and guinea pigs to cats dogs and even birds.  If they get over long, they can become uncomfortable for the pet.  If they are not worn down or trimmed properly they can become […]

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  Cat Considerations

  Posted on March 15, 2013 by admin in Cat, Pets, Seasons

  A cat is a very fastidious type – and will groom itself quite regularly.  Even so, there are many benefits to giving your cat a helping hand.  Regular grooming creates a good bond between the two of you and gives you a chance to check some important health indicators.  Is the coat in good condition, […]

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