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Cat spraying or a toilet accident? Describe what you see.
Spraying and urinating outside the tray can look similar to an upset owner but may have different contributors.
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Behaviour4 min read
A more vocal cat: listen for the change, not just the noise.
More meowing can relate to greetings, food, access, a changed routine or a health concern.
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Behaviour4 min read
When housemate cats disagree after a vet visit.
A returning cat may smell unfamiliar after a clinic visit, and a housemate may respond defensively.
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Behaviour4 min read
The outdoor cat at the window, and the fight indoors.
A cat upset by an inaccessible trigger, such as another cat outside, may direct aggression towards a nearby pet or person.
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Behaviour4 min read
Why did my cat bite during a stroke? Watch the early signals.
Some cats tolerate only brief touch or prefer certain areas to others.
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Behaviour4 min read
Are my cats playing or fighting? Look at the whole interaction.
Play often includes pauses, reciprocal participation and a return to normal activities afterwards.
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Behaviour4 min read
Laser pointer or a toy they can catch? Plan the finish.
A catchable physical toy is usually a clearer choice for cat play than a point of light that can never be held.
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Cat people4 min read
A familiar home for a cat with limited vision.
A cat with reduced vision may manage a familiar home well when routes, resources and boundaries remain predictable.
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Cat people4 min read
Living with a deaf cat: make your signals predictable.
A deaf cat can still learn routines, enjoy play and choose companionship.
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Cat people4 min read
When a cat's housemate dies: keep care steady.
Cats may behave differently after a housemate dies, but their experience is individual and grief is not fully understood.
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Behaviour4 min read
Can cats get separation anxiety? Observe before naming it.
Behaviour noticed around absences does not automatically mean separation anxiety.
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Cat people4 min read
My indoor cat got out: start the search close to home.
First search the home thoroughly, then work systematically around the exit and nearby hiding places.
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Cat people4 min read
Cat chewing fabric or plastic: do not treat swallowing as a quirk.
If your cat may have swallowed fabric, plastic, string or another non-food object, contact a vet immediately, even if they currently seem well.
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Travel together4 min read
Flying with a pet on Air India: get the approval before the ticket.
Air India accepts domestic dogs and cats on eligible flights subject to approval, documentation and operational restrictions.
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Bringing a dog or cat into India: begin with the AQCS route.
Pet entry into India involves customs eligibility, animal-health documents, airline acceptance and AQCS clearance.
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Taking a pet out of India: plan certification backwards.
Begin with the destination's official pet-entry requirements, then coordinate veterinary preparation, AQCS export certification and airline approval.
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Taking a dog or cat from India to Great Britain: check the route first.
An India-to-Great-Britain pet journey needs an approved route, correct identification, rabies preparation and the appropriate official travel document.
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Taking a pet from India to the EU: documents, identity and the long lead time.
Plan an India-to-EU dog or cat journey around official identity, rabies, certification and entry-point requirements, not just the flight date.
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