People often think that when a cat scratches furniture it is doing so to sharpen its claws. In actual fact they are scenting the furniture using scent glands in their pads, as well as leaving a visual mark that they have been there. This is a normal cat behaviour, and would usually be done […]

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 […]

  How to choose your  kitten Cats are fast becoming the most popular household pet, with around 19% of households in the UK owning a cat, that’s 8.5 million cats in the UK alone. Cats make amazing companions, but are a big responsibility, so before getting a cat or kitten an owner needs to make […]

  Nala was a stray cat bought into us at the beginning of July. She is such a lovely girl, very affectionate and purrs every time someone strokes her. We then came to notice that Nala was looking rather round…and pregnant! After an examination with Mr Young, he confirmed that she was indeed pregnant and […]

  This is Barrie a 10 week old Maine Coon kitten in for his first vaccinations. Kitten vaccinations are normally given at 9 and 12 weeks of age, and protect against cat flu ( herpes and calicivirus) enteritis ( a potentially fatal form of diarrhoea) and leukaemia. Maine Coons are the original American farm cat, […]