Latest articles by Sarah Elliott
Behaviour
Roaming is a completely normal behaviour for a cat. Their wild ancestors were small, solitary hunters and their survival was dependent on regularly patrolling their territory, looking for threats and hazards. Our modern…
Animal Welfare
Owning a cat can be hugely rewarding, but it comes with a lot of responsibility. What if, despite best intentions, the relationship isn’t working? Is rehoming your cat the best option? Deciding to rehome your cat is not…
Breeds
Ragdolls are beautiful cats, with affectionate personalities. They are currently ranked as the second most popular cat breed registered with the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF). When choosing a breed of cat to…
Cats
Tooth and gum problems are very common in cats. A recent study has shown that nearly 1.8 million cats are diagnosed with dental disease each year in the UK. That means over 15% of all cats suffer annually with an oral he…
Cats
As we come into 2024, it might be that many of us humans are looking at weight loss… and sadly, a lot of our pets could benefit from it as well! So in our New Year’s Day blog this year, we’ve asked highly qualified felin…
Case study
It’s Christmas Eve and I’ve just arrived at the veterinary clinic to meet Mrs Andrews and her 9-month-old kitten Mavis. I know Mavis well. Her mother had been brought to the local cat rescue charity as a heavily pr…
