Everyday care4 min read
A balcony is not secure just because the railing is tall
Check falls, gaps, climbing routes and household habits before allowing access.
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On their terms, of course.
A quieter approach to carriers, clinic visits and grooming. Little practical changes that put your cat’s comfort first.
A few things to keep in mind.
- Make the carrier a familiar place before a visit.
- Avoid forcing handling when your cat is frightened.
- Ask about a quieter arrival and cat-friendly facilities at your clinic.
A GOOD QUESTION IS A GOOD PLACE TO START
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Everyday care4 min read
A secure little passenger, not a loose cat in the car
Plan necessary cat travel with a familiar carrier, controlled transfers and a comfortable destination.
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Everyday care4 min read
Ask the boarding questions before you book
Look beyond a cheerful tour to staffing, safety, routines and the plan for an unwell pet.
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Everyday care4 min read
The handover that makes pet sitting easier
Give a carer clear daily instructions, useful health information and authority to act in an emergency.
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Everyday care4 min read
A useful pet first-aid kit, without a medicine cupboard
Prepare supplies, records and transport while keeping veterinary care at the centre of emergencies.
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Grooming4 min read
A long coat needs small, kind check-ins
Keep a long-haired cat's coat comfortable without turning care into a wrestling session.
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Grooming4 min read
What you can check about nails, and when to stop
Recognise when observation is enough and when nail care needs a professional.
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Food & nutrition4 min read
Dinner without an audience of rival cats
Give each cat a comfortable place to eat and make individual intake easier to know.
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Everyday care4 min read
A cleaner bed without a cloud of perfume
Keep resting spaces dry, clean and comfortable using appropriate products and a workable routine.
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Everyday care4 min read
A new baby, with room for the pet's needs too
Prepare spaces and adult routines before arrival, then keep introductions calm and carefully supervised.
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Rehab & mobility4 min read
Veterinary hydrotherapy: what a first visit should involve
Water-based rehabilitation is an assessed clinical activity, not simply a longer swim.
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Rehab & mobility4 min read
Underwater treadmill or swimming: why the choice matters
Two water-based activities can ask quite different things of a recovering pet.
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Rehab & mobility4 min read
Before rehabilitation, agree on what success looks like
Turn 'walking better' into meaningful goals that the family and clinical team can review.
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Rehab & mobility4 min read
Surgery and rehabilitation: joining the two plans
What the rehabilitation team needs to know before helping a pet recover after an operation.
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Rehab & mobility4 min read
How to tell whether rehabilitation is helping
Look for comfortable function and repeatable changes, not a dramatic video after every visit.
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Rehab & mobility4 min read
Can cats have rehabilitation? Start with the cat
Rehabilitation for cats should respect their medical needs, preferences and willingness to participate.
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Rehab & mobility4 min read
Rehabilitation after a neurological diagnosis
Make the diagnosis, nursing needs and movement goals part of one coordinated plan.
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Rehab & mobility4 min read
Coming home after a limb amputation
Practical questions about safe movement, comfort and the household after surgery.
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