Latest articles by Sarah Elliott
Cats
New legislation to introduce compulsory microchipping for cats will come into force in England on 10th June 2024. This follows the Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015, which was successful in bringing about…
Poisons and Hazards
Got big plans for your garden this year? I know I do, having just moved into a house where for the first time, I have a garden to get to grips with. I’m looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and testing out my green f…
Cats
Neutering (the surgical act of castrating a male or spaying a female) is an important part of owning a cat, but it can seem a little mysterious to many cat owners. What exactly does getting your cat ‘done’ mean? Is it ri…
Breeding
Neutering (the surgical act of castrating a male or spaying a female) is viewed as the most humane way to control the feline population. With an estimated quarter of a million unowned cats living rough and with cat rescu…
Breeds
Because of their desert-dwelling ancestry, cats generally enjoy the sunnier seasons more than winter. Most cats will prefer to seek out a warm spot at home at this time of year. But breeds like the Himalayan may ha…
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…
