Pension Feline Chez Nicky / Nicky's Boarding Cattery

01/04/2023

Heureuse ???

21/03/2023

14/03/2023

Kneading and biting at blankets are normal cat behaviors, thought to mimic the action of a kitten toward a mother cat as they nurse for milk.

02/11/2022

17/10/2022

People with flat-faced (brachycephalic) cats don’t realize the health issues associated with the breed, study shows.

16/10/2022

Cats have very sensitive ears. Far more sensitive than human ears. If you think about all the awful noises that get under our skin, can you imagine how much worse... Read more »

27/07/2022

It has come to our attention that pollen-free lilies are being marketed as a ‘safe’ option for cat owners. All parts of the lily are toxic, not just the pollen. A pollen-free lily will not be safe for cats and the advice to cat owners to avoid lilies remains the same. https://icatcare.org/advice/lethal-lilies/

Veterinary Poisons Information Service and Animal PoisonLine

20/07/2022

🚗 🙀 Traveling can be a stressful time for cats, but there are lots of things you can do to help them feel more comfortable. Check out the infographic for some pointers 👇 Here are some more top tips for cat friendly travel:

🐱 Don’t put more than one cat in a carrier as cats like their own personal space. Sharing a carrier should only be considered for litters of young kittens and their mother.

🐱 If lifting the carrier in a stable manner is difficult for you, consider placing the carrier securely in a pet stroller to allow smooth travel that’s physically easier. However, only use this option on flat, even ground. Cats will need to be positively trained to feel comfortable with this type of movement before venturing far.

🐱 Plan ahead for appointments so that you have plenty time to drive slowly – fast cars can be noisy and scary for cats and can lead to nausea. If you think your cat experiences travel-related nausea, avoid feeding 4-5 hours before travel and speak to your vet regarding anti-nausea medication.

🐱 You can reduce the aversive sounds of traffic by playing music – gentle talking on the radio or classical music is best.

🐱 Smoking in the car and car air fresheners are a big no – cats’ noses are much more sensitive than ours and they will find such smells offensive.

🐱 While travelling, keep the carrier out of direct sunlight, and cold air conditioning or heated air blasts. A constant ambient temperature is best.

If you have any questions, then let us know in the comments and our cat experts will get back to you 💬

18/07/2022

🐈‍⬛ Domino wants you to know that ALL cats need a safe place, not just timid cats. A safe place is somewhere that is comfortable, warm, private, secure and often raised off the ground. This helps the cat by providing them with seclusion (cats don’t always want our company), control over their environment, perceived protection and an opportunity for withdrawal. Easy access to and from safe places should always be available by providing multiple entry and exit points. They should always be placed away from other resources such as food, water and litter facilities.

Cats are natural climbers and they like to rest comfortably from a high place to observe their surroundings. There are many simple ways we can provide high resting places in the home:
🐾 Tall scratching towers are available in a myriad of structures, which can provide raised platforms and enclosed resting areas. We recommend fixing them to the wall for security and stability.
🐾 Freestanding cupboards and wardrobes have large areas where a thick, comfy blanket or a bed with a raised edge can be placed to make a great hiding spot. Placing a piece of furniture nearby allows a halfway platform for ease of access.
🐾 Shelving constructed specifically from a non-slip surface allows access to elevated spaces in the home and offers an opportunity for us to be very creative.

Providing private hideaway places for the cat to withdraw from daily social demands and busy household activities, is vital for their wellbeing. We can provide these by:
😺 Making space available under our beds.
😺 Moving the sofa away from the wall so cat can get behind it.
😺 Placing cardboard boxes on their side to give easy floor access with the additional security of a roof and a perch.

❗️ It is vital cats aren’t disturbed when they are using a private area❗️

🛏 Provide an assortment of open and covered beds in a variety of draught free, sunny, quiet, communal and raised locations so the cat has the choice to rotate between them and relax. Avoid washing beds too often, so the cat always has a familiar scent on their bedding. Beds don’t need to be purpose bought - most cats are perfectly content with the back of the sofa, their owner's bed or a chair. Adding a comfortable blanket will make them even more appealing. 🛏

The cat flap can be the greatest challenge to the cat’s perception of safety in their home. For cats with outside access, a cat flap facilitates access to the outdoors, but it also facilitates access for invaders into their home. Installing a microchip cat flap can prevent unwanted visitors. Ensure valuable resources, such as food, are not placed near to the cat flap to reduce the attraction of intruders to the home. 🚫

We would love to see a photo in the comments of your cat in their safe place! 📸 🐈‍⬛

13/07/2022

Wow

11/07/2022

Des conseils
Peut-être vous n’êtes pas au courant de la crise d’abandon en ce moment, chaque jour 1000’s animaux sont euthanasié car il n’y plus de place ni pas suffisent de familles pour eux??
(Attention Don de chat = TRAFIC de chats et chatons = LABORATOIRE = fourrure = nourriture pour serpent = ils finissent dans les caves pour les combats CHIENS = utilisés pour dresser les chiens de chasse = utilisés pour des élevages clandestins etc... STÉRILISEZ svp)
Pour finir, je vous incite vraiment à prendre une décision responsable et raisonnée : celle de faire identifier et stériliser votre animal. Cette dernière opération apaisera son caractère, fera de votre chat un animal non-fugueur, non- bagarreur qui n'urinera pas sur votre intérieur, lui évitera des ennuis de santé (l'apparition de tumeurs cancéreuses) et de vous faire de régulières portées que vous aurez des soucis à placer, les portées qui prendre la place de les chats abandonnés.

03/07/2022

There could be two main reasons why your cat may always be hungry.

28/06/2022

On ne le répétera jamais assez ⤵️

21/06/2022

13/06/2022

🐱 LANCEMENT DE LA CAMPAGNE DE STÉRILISATION 🐱
La de stérilisation des libres commence sur la commune !
Dès , aux friches de la Gersycoop et rue Docteur Lapeyre, des trappes seront posées en soirée par l'association de protection animale Les Chats libres de Fleurance. L'objectif de cette action est d'identifier et de les chats errants sur la commune afin de limiter leur prolifération.

👉 Il vous est donc conseillé de maintenir vos chats enfermés les soirs de la semaine pour éviter les captures inopportunes.

🔎 Plus d'infos :https://www.villefleurance.fr/sites/default/files/Gestion%20population%20chats%20Friches%20Gersycoop.pdf

09/06/2022

The early bird catches the worm... or not...
Simon's Cat certainly didn't ;-)

21/05/2022