Latest articles by Lizzie Youens
Cats
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a disease guaranteed to strike dread into any vet who diagnoses it, as the prognosis is extremely grave. A study in 2011 found that the average survival time after diagnosing FIP wi…
Cats
Cats are well known to be independent creatures, and do not always demonstrate their thoughts and feelings well. They have a strong survival instinct, and are very good at masking signs of discomfort or pain. However, th…
Cats
Cats are fastidious creatures, often to be found licking and preening themselves. Grooming is an important natural behaviour for cats, and this will often be sufficient to keep them clean. Regular bathing is rarely requi…
Dogs
The loss of a beloved dog can be a painful and highly emotional time. Your home and heart may feel very empty when a doggy presence is missing. It takes time to recover from a loss. But having a keepsake which reminds yo…
Cats
Our earlier blog discussed the scary reality that many of our older feline companions will be suffering from arthritis, perhaps without us even knowing it. There is increasing awareness that cats, just like dogs and peop…
Behaviour
Modern-day lives are busy; what with fitting in work and family life and pets and hobbies, it’s no wonder that many people suffer from anxiety or stress. But how about our cats? Do they get stressed out, and if so, do ph…
