In Favour of Felines Behaviour Consults

01/24/2025

Hunt eat sleep repeat!

12/08/2024

Did you know all cats should work for their food? Today I’m making Pete work extra hard, but ideally cats should be provided with mentally stimulating ways to hunt for their food. The normal prey hunting sequence involves stalking, chasing, pouncing and then biting, not sitting and inhaling! Food puzzles can be simple or more complicated, store-bought or homemade. What is your cat’s favourite food puzzle?

11/10/2024

New toy alert! My daughter and I made a trip to the pet store this week and came home with a few fun things, including Da Bird, a bird-like toy attached to a long wand that is excellent at allowing you to simulate predatory play. Cats are neophilic (they like new things) when it comes to toys, so rotating toys is important, and they like toys that allow them to carry out their normal hunting sequence which involves stalking, chasing, pouncing and biting. What is your cat’s favourite toy these days?

10/25/2024

Super excited to open up my computer yesterday and find this waiting for me. After 2 years and an estimated 400-500 hours of reading, learning and doing over 70 quizzes and assignments, I have finally finished this course. It was a great experience and I learned so much. Now on to more learning! 🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈

10/12/2024

Uh-oh, did you take the turkey out?!

Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend everyone! 🍗🍁

09/30/2024

I am now Fear Free Certified! Looking forward to learning even more about reducing fear, anxiety and stress in all my patients 🐈

09/25/2024

Behold… a fly! 🪰

Patoot loves to hunt flies but has learned they are hard to catch. In this video she is chattering (also called chittering) which is a behaviour cats often perform when they see prey they can’t catch, such as when they see birds outside a window. Note the sudden burst of grooming behaviour as well. This is called a displacement behaviour, and can be seen when cats are anxious or, in this case, frustrated.

Playtime with a toy she can catch would best follow this episode, though I would love it if she could catch the darn thing!

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09/20/2024

It's Happy Cat Month! 😺 Let’s keep our feline friends happy and healthy all year long with regular veterinary check-ups.

09/15/2024

Let’s talk cute, relaxed cats showing off their bellies! Kitters here is enjoying my attention, and as tempting as it is to rub his soft tummy, he is not offering an invitation at this time! Cats often roll on their backs when they are feeling chill but the belly is a sensitive place for them. Touching sensitive areas can produce reactions ranging from, « I’m walking away from you because you don’t get me. » to outright attacks on our hands, either in play or frustration. So stick to safe places such as the chin, and around the ears and neck. You’ll get a lot more cute cat poses that way 🐈😊

09/09/2024

Teaching kids to care for cats: Respect your cat's boundaries, model gentle play, ensure safe handling, and involve your child in cat care with age-appropriate tasks. These lessons build a strong bond and keep your child and cat happy and safe. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3heXpPS.

09/02/2024

Cats hide pain incredibly well, which is why discussing any subtle behaviour changes with your veterinarian is so important ❤️

Cats don’t exactly wear their hearts on their sleeves, so the signs of illness or pain can be difficult to detect. Learn how to recognize their normal.

09/02/2024

Ahhh a cat, a warm blanket and a good book…happy long weekend everyone!

08/22/2024

Regular veterinary care is so important for our felines because the hide disease and pain so well. It can also be a stressful experience for them. Speak to a veterinarian about how stress can be reduced for your kitty when traveling to the clinic.

Today is National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day! Regular checkups help catch potential issues early and ensure your cat stays happy and healthy. Schedule your appointment today! Take your cat to the vet, because they can’t take themselves. Learn more at https://bit.ly/464LxcF.

08/18/2024

Ever notice when you are shopping for pet toys that the dog section is so much bigger than the cat section? I ended up finding this beaver for Toot in the dog section, and it’s one of her favourites!

08/08/2024

Happy International Cat Day, to all the cat lovers out there!

Found on Google from icatcare.org

07/28/2024

Happy Sunday from Kibbie ☕🐈

07/21/2024

Need a second use for one of those disposable cups you get coffee or ice cream in? Wash it out and make a food puzzle with it! Creating a food toy to challenge your cat’s mind doesn’t have to be expensive or even permanent (once Toot figured out how to tip the cup over, we moved on to something else) 🧩

07/13/2024