Kittens and adult cats are much less likely to bite and scratch us if they have been socialised and handled well when young. When you bring your kitten home from the start make sure you and your family handle the kitten on a regular basis, so he or she gets used to being held and […]

  What to do once your new kitten is home   Once you have decided on a kitten and are ready to take it home, there are some essential items that need to be prepared first: Food: A good brand of kitten food (biscuits or pouches) should be fed and we personally recommend the Science […]

Fireworks are a particular problem for many dogs, and can cause severe anxiety in some. Here are a few ideas that may help in dogs that are scared of loud noises.   Give your dog a safe area to go to such as a crate or cupboard under the stairs, and provide plenty of bedding […]

The domestication of cats was based on mutual benefit. In the earliest days of agriculture, people were forced to deal with an unforeseen consequence: rodents devouring  crops and spoiling the grain. Following voraciously in their footsteps were predators like snakes and owls—and cats. The cats with the friendliest dispositions were eventually welcomed into human settlements, […]

Microchipping  your cat Microchipping is one of the most effective forms of pet identification, but too few cat owners have their pets microchipped. The 2011 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report has revealed that 54% of cats in the UK are not microchipped. That’s around 6.4 million cats without microchips. If cats are microchipped, they are […]

New research recently published in the Veterinary Record shows that high numbers of unwanted kittens may be caused by owners lack of knowledge. 80% of litters were reported to be accidental. 25% of owners  believed (incorrectly)  that cats could not get pregnant until they were at least 1 year of age. Further 49% of owners […]