Do cats and dogs get on in short visits?
As cat owners, we all know that feeling when you invite a relative or friend over for dinner and they say the dreaded “can I bring my dog?” It is common knowledge that there are very few cats who are delighted about a dog’s visit. Unless they grew up together,…
Kids & Kittens, the start of a beautiful relationship.
When introducing a new cat to your child it’s important to supervise playtime until they are both comfortable with each other.
Cat behaviour – what is your cat really thinking.
Cat in a Flat had a little chat with Anita Kelsey, cat behaviour specialist to get a snapshot into just what is going on in our cat’s minds… Are they in fact plotting world domination? What are the not so obvious signs they could be in distress? All will be revealed…
7 Tips on how to look after an aggressive cat
In your cat sitting career, there’s a chance you’ll come across a kitty with some serious CATtitude. Here are seven tips to getting you off to a paw-sitive start. Arrange to do the first feeding when the owner is there. This way the owner can keep kitty calm before leaving…
RSPCA specialist talks about cat’s body language
Cats’ personalities are one of the reasons we love them but how can we spot if a puss is a fiery feline or a mellow moggy? The RSPCA’s resident cat welfare expert Alice Potter gives Cat in a Flat’s cat sitters and owners some top tips on how a cat’s body language can help…
Is kitty ill or just a little shy?
We love all cats for their air of mystery, but if you’re caring for a cat who seems to vanish into thin air, then your new furry friend is either a bit shy or unwell. And as kitties are the masters of disguise it can be very tricky to tell…