Anita Kelsey

Cat handling - low stress techniques is the compassionate way forward when grooming cats. Low stress handling of cats can turn a very fearful grooming experience into one that is a step in the right direction as far as … Read more about cat handling – low stress techniques

Cat behaviour explained Cats scratch for a variety of reasons: Scent marking Keeping their nails in tip top condition Stretching the muscles in the front paws Natural behaviour hard wired If numerous … Read more about Why do cats scratch furniture

Cat trees or cat climbers  have a very important role to play in a cat's life. They encourage many major functions, which are invaluable to a cats well-being. The climbing poles double up as scratching posts, allowing … Read more about The Importance of a cat tree in the home

Cats don’t just pee or defecate outside of the litter tray for no reason. Cats are complex creatures sometimes and peeing or defecating can be for numerous reasons such as stress in the home, litter tray or litter … Read more about Why is my cat is peeing outside of its litter box

It can be a daunting experience looking at your garden and wondering the best way to cat proof it so that your kitty can go outside. Finding solutions for the best garden cat proofing is easy though so don't stress! I’ve … Read more about Finding solutions for the best garden cat proofing

Introducing a cat to a baby By Anita Kelsey - Certified animal behaviourist Many cats do not like the boisterous energy of young children and some would choose, rather, to find somewhere quieter away from the noise. … Read more about Introducing a cat to a baby

Feline-OCD-feline-compulsive-disorders can show itself in many forms in a cat and is mainly caused by stress which can soon turn into a habit when the initial stimuli has been removed. Signs of OCD can be over grooming, … Read more about What is Feline-OCD-feline-compulsive-disorders

Subject: DENTAL CARE FOR CATS An article by Anita Kelsey - cat behaviour expert c(2014) I have been working with a client and her two lovely Maine Coons. On my last visit I gave her a wealth of nutritional advice … Read more about 6 Reasons why dry food does not clean your cat’s teeth

 The-truth-behind-de-clawing-of-cats Introducing The Paw Project The saddest documentary I watched this year was called The Paw Project. I turned it off after 5 minutes watching footage of crippled leopards and lions in … Read more about The-truth-behind-de-clawing-of-cats

Many of my clients, with two cats, seem to be dealing with the issue of multi cat food bullying and now I have it with my two kittens. Like my clients, I noticed that one kitten was growing far bigger than the other so I … Read more about cat food bullying

Feline predatory aggression Predation is normal for cats. If your cat is hunting for prey, killing that prey and eating/teasing it then things are normal. Feline Predatory aggression is when your cat is stalking humans … Read more about Feline predatory aggression

feline-marking-and-feline-spraying A natural behaviour for cats is to mark or spray territory as a natural permanent form of communication. It allows a visual or olfactory message long after the communicator has gone and … Read more about feline-marking-and-feline-spraying