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Cat enclosures or “catios” have become increasingly popular as a way to provide a safe and enriching outdoor experience for our feline companions. Getting the most out of your catio requires thoughtful planning and incorporating various elements that cater to a cat’s physical and psychological well-being.

Every cat needs access to scratching posts or surfaces they can scratch on. If you do not give your cat scratching posts and pads and put these in places that your cat wants to scratch, your cat will scratch something else – like your furniture!

Moving house can be stressful for the whole family, including your pets. With some planning, you can keep your pets safe and help them settle into their new home.

Ticks can make dogs and cats really sick. They feed on your dogs’ and cats’ blood and can make them anaemic. This means they lose so much blood that they don’t have enough left to be healthy.

Cats can feel pain. Pain makes a cat’s body hurt. It also makes them feel scared, irritated or unhappy. Each cat feels and reacts to pain differently. Any change to your cat’s behaviour might mean they are feeling pain. There are ways you can help.

Every cat needs certain things to feel safe, happy, and healthy. When these needs are met, and your cat is free from illness, your cat feels good. Feeling good is good welfare.

Veterinary visits can be scary for your pet. You might be worried too. Your pet’s emotional needs are an important part of their care. When you share information and work together, it helps appointments go more smoothly for everyone.

Looking after your pet’s teeth and seeing your vet regularly helps keep them healthy and comfortable. Learn more about common problems that can affect the mouth and how to care for your pet’s teeth and gums.

Many of us were told that “dogs need to go for walks”. While it is true that exercise and spending time together are very important for dogs (and people), some dogs simply find going for a walk too scary, overwhelming or painful.