Cats

Silent Signals: Why Your Cat’s Behaviour Could Be a Cry for Help

Changes in your cat’s behaviour can be subtle, but they often tell an important story.

According to PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh, recognising and preventing stress in cats is one of the most important things owners can do to protect their feline friend’s health and happiness.

This Stress Awareness Month, Shauna shares her advice.

“Cats are very sensitive animals,” explains...

Cats eyes

Deaf cat saved from going blind by expert Swindon vets

The future is looking bright for Kafka, an adorable cat who recently received sight-saving surgery from a leading ophthalmologist at Swindon-based Eastcott Veterinary Referrals.

Owners James Dickenson and Jo Brydon adopted Kafka in July 2020 when she was just three months old and diagnosed with cerebellar hypoplasia, an incurable neurological condition that causes her head and body...

Bengal tiger

Intrepid duo prepare for walk on the wild side

Two adventurous cat-lovers are calling for others to follow their lead and swap small cats for large ones by signing up to Cats Protection’s Nepal Trek and Tiger Conversation Experience next year.

Despite living at opposite ends of the country, Julia Cieslak from Cambridgeshire and Shannon Watkin from Tyneside will travel to South Asia together in November this year for the charity’s...

Neptune in his new home

Charity celebrates as lockdown homing proves ‘more successful than imagined’

Cats Protection is celebrating the first anniversary of a pioneering online adoption process which has rehomed over 20,000 cats around the UK.

The milestone figure coincides with National Pet Month (April) and the one-year anniversary of the launch of Hands Free Homing, a new way of homing cats and kittens which was created in response to the coronavirus restrictions. It has been...

Ginger Kitten

How Much Does it Cost to Own a Cat?

One of my favorite hobbies is hanging out with my two cats: Cookies and Ferry and I would like to discuss how much does it cost to own a cat .

Adoption fees

I just wanted to go over what it means to own Dukat into financial commitments that come with owning two cats. So maybe you recently adopted a cat or you thinking about adopting a cat. Here's what you can expect.

And...

Cat on sofa

Over 7 in 10 Brits say having a Pet at Home reduces Loneliness

The UK is a nation of serious pet lovers and up until recently, finding a home that was pet-friendly has been notoriously difficult, especially for people in London.

According to recent research by Estate Agents Douglas & Gordon 82% of people say having a pet would positively impact their mental health, with 76% saying a dog or cat at home would make them feel less lonely....