Cat Advice
Cats have been popular household pets for thousands of years, so if you share your home with a feline friend, you’re joining an ancient tradition! Whether your cat is a cuddly kitten or an elderly bundle of love, we’ll help you care for them like an expert and enjoy a long and happy life with this most enigmatic of pets. Read our expert advice articles below to help keep them happy and healthy. Our advice articles range from choosing your cat to caring for your cat’s teeth. At Companion Care we cover all veterinary aspects of caring for your cat from vaccinations to dental care. Find out more by clicking on the articles below.
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Cats And Fireworks
Click through to check our advice page on how to spot if your cat is worried around fireworks and how to help them through this tough time of year.
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Lily Poisoning In Cats
Unfortunately, lilies and cats are a harmful mix. Even cleaning the pollen from their fur can be enough to send cats into critical illness.
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Introducing Cats
Bring a new cat home will be very different depending on if you already have a cat, or if you don’t, and if you are introducing a kitten or an adult cat.
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The Kitten Socialisation Period
Learn how to introduce your kitten to new experiences and socialise them during their socialisation period with useful pet health advice from Companion Care.
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Getting Ready For Your New Kitten
Getting a new kitten is lots of fun but you should follow our advice on preparing for your new pet to make sure the house is safe and kitten-friendly.
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Microchipping Your Cat
Find out how having your cat microchipped is a great idea as you are more likely to trace and be reunited with your cat if it goes missing.
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Helping Your Pet Cope In Groups Of People
We’d encourage pet owners to make sure their pet is in a safe, warm place, away from any potential stress inducing activity.
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Brushing Cats' and Dogs' Teeth
Brushing your pet’s teeth for a few minutes each day is the best way of preventing painful dental problems. Prevention is better than cure!
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Moving House With Your Cat
Learn more about how a little preparation and consideration you can make things much easier for your cats and you, when moving into a new home.
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Giardia And Your Cat
Giardia are a type of protozoa which lives in the small intestines. Affected cats can get nasty diarrhoea, as well as spreading the parasite to others.