Latest articles by Lizzie Youens
News and Comment
New Year’s Resolutions – do you make them? And if so, do you actually keep them? According to YouGov, only 16% of UK adults made a New Year Resolution in 2022. Perhaps their waning popularity is due to the fact that most…
Cats
Constipation, the term to describe infrequent or difficult passing of faeces (poo), is an uncomfortable and unpleasant experience for our feline companions. There are various underlying reasons why a cat may become const…
Dogs
Strep A is making headlines currently, and many people are understandably concerned about the potential impact of this bacterium on their health and the health of their loved ones. But what role do our pet dogs play in t…
Behaviour
Hissing is a warning sound, and can be a precursor to aggression. It can be worrying when a cat shows potentially aggressive behaviour towards their owner. However, it is best to remember that aggression is not a charact…
Animal Welfare
Our domestic cats are descended from the wildcat (Felis silvestris) and are popular as pets around the world. The 2022 Cats Protection Report estimates that there are around 11 million owned cats around the UK, with a qu…
Cats
The classic dramatic heaving sound of a vomiting cat is enough to make most cat owners spring into action to find the source of the tale-tell gagging. If you find that your cat has merely brought up a small amount of yel…
