Cat Food Minefield! For me, finding the right cat food was a total minefield! There are hundreds of forums and discussions online to help you decide which is the best food, but ultimately, you need to understand what is best nutritionally for your cat. ❔ Cats are carnivores, meaning their diet primarily consists of meat. Meeting their nutritional needs is essential for their overall health, and understanding the different types of cat food is the first step towards getting it right! What I want to talk about today is a misconception I come across often when talking to my clients - it certai ..read more

 Understanding Your Feline Friend's 'Holiday Mode' As we all know, our cats are creatures of habit and they thrive on routine! Any disruption to their daily lives can certainly leave them feeling a little unsettled. This can happen when their human companions go on holiday! It may give you some comfort to know that in my experience our cats go in to what I call "Holiday Mode". I would like to explain how a cat's routine changes when their owners are on holiday and why it's normal for them to exhibit different behaviors during this time. Adjusted Feeding Schedule Cats are accustomed to r ..read more

Piloerection and Its Fascinating Uses Cats, have a hidden trick up their fur. Have you ever noticed that when a cat feels chilly or encounters certain stimuli, their fur seems to puff up? This adorable phenomenon is known as piloerection, and it serves several intriguing purposes. Today, we'll dive into the world of piloerection in cats and explore its role in regulating body temperature and communication. Get ready to uncover the fluffy secrets of our feline friends! Cozy Warmth and Survival Tactics When temperatures drop, many animals shiver to generate warmth or you find you have goosebum ..read more

How to tell if your cat is happy If you’re anything like me, knowing that your cat is happy is one of the most important things to understand! So, lets take a look at some of the tell ‘tail’ signs that your cat is happy! Making biscuits (also known as kneading) This is when your cat pushes and pulls their front paws in and out against either you or carpet in a kind of kneading motion. It is usually accompanied with a slow purr and even dribbling! Social Roll A cat’s belly is a very vulnerable area for them, and it is a very big privilege for them to show it you. However, this certainly is N ..read more

Nala’s Journey  A cat’s personality is developed from a complicated mix of life experiences and genetics. Nervous and anxious cats are easy to spot by their patterns of behaviour. For example, they scare easy, run and hide when the doorbell rings and you will often find them retreated under the bed for long periods of a time. Many people assume that cats behaving this way have had a life of cruelty and have had some form of traumatic experience? Perhaps this is the case for some, but as mentioned earlier, it could just be down to genetics! My lovely Nala has always been an anxious chara ..read more

The benefits of cat pheromones Having a multi-cat household can at times be a bit stressful and tense. It can take a while for a harmonious environment to be attained! It wasn’t until I started working at the Hyperthyroid Cat Centre that I discovered the full benefits of Pet Remedy. When we rescued our third addition to our cat colony, it was amazing and wonderful, we had a nice slow introduction and Pip and Nala soon accepted Maui as one of their own. It wasn’t all plain sailing though. When Maui got bigger and stronger, he wanted to play with them but not necessarily on their terms. This is ..read more

Today is world mental health day! Did you know that cats are great for positive mental health? They can improve our mental health by just being themselves, and by enjoying each other's company! By just petting, stroking, or cuddling them, a cat can instantly change your mood.  They also offer companionship and heal with purrs! If you want to get really technical then listen to this... "just a touch helps increase oxytocin levels and reduces cortisol, the infamous stress-related hormone" says an experienced life coach.  Petting or playing with your cat can release all the right chem ..read more

Hello world, I'm Emma and I have just launched a new paw- some website! I can't wait to meet my new furry clients! I have been cat sitting on-the-side for some time now, and I am excited to finally announce the move to full-time cat sitting!! I hope you enjoy purr-using my website! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch. -Emma ..read more