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
6 Reasons why dry food does not clean your cat’s teeth
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
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 … Read more about The-truth-behind-de-clawing-of-cats
cat food bullying
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
Grooming Buddy
I am the only certified cat behaviourist who also grooms cats using low stress techniques drawing on my years of knowledge in handling cats. I work in the cats home so that it is as stress free as possible. If a humans … Read more about Grooming Buddy
Feline predatory aggression
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
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
What is Feline Pica
FELINE PICA Feline pica is when a cat starts to eat non food substances such as wool, wires, blankets etc. This odd behaviour can start out of many issues such as medical, or stress factors and can quickly become a … Read more about What is Feline Pica
Facts about fleas, ticks and lice
Would you like to know Facts about fleas, ticks and lice? FLEAS: The basic facts about flea infestations can be understood with this simple step by step cycle that goes on and on and on: PUPAE: Larvae spin cocoons … Read more about Facts about fleas, ticks and lice
Are foxes a threat to cats
Subject: Are foxes a threat to cats Copyright 29th August 2014 Many of my clients keep their cats indoors at night. It’s one of the times a cat enjoys exploring its territory. Like the dawn, it’s a time of day … Read more about Are foxes a threat to cats
Grooming aggressive cats
Grooming Aggressive Cats It’s not easy grooming cats and as a Cat Behaviour Practitioner my extensive knowledge comes into play on every groom. Not all cats like being combed. Some cats have an aversion to be handled and … Read more about Grooming aggressive cats
Low Stress Handling Cat Grooming
A different approach to cat grooming and the rise of the Low Stress Handling cat grooming movement. Author: Anita Kelsey: Copyright. 7th September 2014 I have been grooming cats for 4 years now, although I feel like the … Read more about Low Stress Handling Cat Grooming