Cats

The RSPCA and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have issued warnings that fewer cat owners are keeping up to date with cat vaccinations. An RSPCA branch revealed that more than 20 cats and kittens in its care had died from conditions that vaccines could have prevented during the first quarter of this year. The RSPCA has reported a worrying surge

RSPCA Warning: Cat virus deaths could have been prevented by vaccinations Is your cat at risk? One RSPCA branch has reported that more than 20 cats and kittens in its care had died from preventable diseases during the first quarter of this year. The RSPCA has reported a worrying surge in cat viral disease cases, warning that low vaccination rates

Feline hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common condition in older cats just like in people, affecting around 1 in 5 cats over 8 years of age. Feline Hypertension is not always as obvious or easy to diagnose. Sometimes cats with feline hypertension may sleep more or just appear to be slowing down; they may be more vocal or

Arthritis, or Osteoarthritis, is a common condition in both dogs and cats that cause joints to become swollen and painful. Whilst it is an uncurable condition, pain management is an effective way to suppress symptoms. Osteoarthritis can affect dogs and cats of any age, but it is more commonly seen in older pets. What is Osteoarthritis? This is unfortunately a

Our Stocksfield surgery is a bronze accredited ‘cat friendly vets’. We are very excited to let you know that our Stocksfield vet practice has recently been awarded ‘Cat Friendly vets’ Silver accreditation from ‘The International Society of Feline Medicine’ (ISFM).  This means that our team consider your cat’s well being and comfort during their visit as one of our main

It is a legal requirement from the 10th June 2024 for all cats aged over 20 weeks of age to have a cat microchip. This is a positive step in cat ownership and has been passed as a law due to the increase in cat theft and ownership dispute following the “pet boom” of 2020. Cat microchips are important and

Outdoor cats can have a wonderful life of freedom, patrolling their area and behaving like wild cats, and generally tend to have better ‘cat road safety’ sense. Sadly, all cats are also at risk of being injured or killed in accidents on busy roads. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to reduce your cat’s risk of being involved in

From around the age of 4 months, kittens reach sexual maturity and are therefore capable of breeding and producing kittens themselves, that is why neutering cats is so important. Most people do not have the time or desire to breed from their cat and do not wish to add to the number of unwanted cats and kittens already looking for

In 2012 a couple from Hexham decided to move to Allenheads, Northumberland. They had a lovely cat called Harry who enjoyed a stroll outside every now and then. After one year in Allenheads the couple decided to uproot and move to South Yorkshire. Unfortunately when packing boxes, Harry slipped out of the house. After a couple of days Harry did

What is FELIWAY Optimum? Is your purrfect pal already a fan of FELIWAY? Kitty parents will be excited to hear about our brand new product! FELIWAY Optimum helps cats with more signs of stress, in more situations, and calms cats better than ever. After the discovery of a new Feline Pheromone Complex FELIWAY Optimum has been designed to enhance your cat’s calmness around the home

Ouch! Cat bites can be very unpleasant and always best avoided. As natural skilled predators, cats have sharp teeth and a firm bite. A common question from pet owners is why their cat indulges in this behaviour towards their owner… and how they can avoid it! Bites from pet cats are not uncommon, but interestingly are often not a sign

Cats are mysterious enough on their own, without pesky myths and misconceptions mucking things up. Even though indoor cats typically live a safer, healthier lifestyle than their free-roaming feral friends, they aren’t without risk. So today, we’re debunking some of the most common myths about indoor cats. My indoor cat can’t get fleas because my home is clean Even if

Cat anxiety is less talked about than anxiety in dogs, but it can be more common than you think. Cats experience anxiety if they perceive a situation as dangerous (regardless of whether it actually is or not). Although they can’t tell us, there are a few tell tale signs they may show to indicate that they may be suffering with

Elderly cats can seem to have the ideal life; snoozing in a cosy bed, eating when they fancy and occasionally demanding attention. They can appear so content, it is easy to assume that they are well in themselves, but their peaceful appearance can be deceiving! In their twilight years, our feline friends are vulnerable to many illnesses, but are extremely

How do you keep cats cool in summer? That may seem like a complicated question, but there are many ways we can help our feline friends. Cats can’t keep cool as easily as we can. Although cats are originally from a desert environment, they used to avoid problems by staying in the shade during the hot days and hunting and