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Advice For Cat Owners

When it comes to cats, sometimes it can be hard to tell who owns who! Cute as they are, they can be very independent, very picky, and often unpredictable. Thankfully, we’ve put together some hints and tips to help keep your cat healthy and happy.
Helping your cat decompress
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Behaviour & training
Loose-lead walking, recall, reactivity and more.
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Cat eating from a silver bowl
Diet & health
Feeding, weight, first aid and staying well.
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Seasonal advice
Fireworks, hot weather and festive safety.
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Adoption
Thinking of adopting? What to expect.
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Moving house with a cat
Moving house with a cat
Behaviour & Training
How to keep your cat calm and settled through a house move.
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Helping your cat decompress
Helping your cat decompress
Behaviour & Training
Giving your cat the calm, quiet time they need to feel safe.
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Enrichment for cats
Enrichment for cats
Behaviour & Training
Keeping your cat mentally and physically stimulated, indoors or out.
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Helping your cat manage environment changes
Helping your cat manage environment changes
Behaviour & Training
How to help a sensitive cat cope with change, big or small.
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Cat enrichment: What’s it all about?
Behaviour & Training
Providing appropriate enrichment for your cat is vital for their wellbeing, whether they’re an indoor cat or an outdoors explorer! Here’s some advice from our team.
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How to keep your pets calm during New Year’s Eve fireworks
Behaviour & Training
Festive fireworks can be extremely frightening for our pets. If you have a dog or cat who’s sensitive to loud noises, here are some tips to keep them safe and calm during New Year’s Eve celebrations.
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Settling In Your New Cat
Adoption
Adopting a cat is a wonderful feeling. Here is our top advice on how you can settle in your new cat with ease and ensure they are feline relaxed!
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Advice for first time cat owners 
Adoption
Welcoming a new pet into your household is such an exciting and enriching time, but it’s important to be prepared. Here are some of our essential tips for first time cat owners.  
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8 Tips For Fireworks Fear
Behaviour & Training
Fireworks can cause huge anxiety many dogs and cats, with many loving owners left feeling helpless. As Halloween and Bonfire Night approaches, Eilidh Wilson, Education Officer at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, has compiled our top tips for the season.
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