Whiskers Pet Care

20/12/2022

A question that often comes up when speaking with clients and others with elderly or infirm animals.....

If they're happy, why bother to change their diet at this late stage?

And a very good question it is. Because, isn't it best to just keep them happy now? Won't making a change cause distress?

Well, it might, but it might also help them to feel and be better for longer too.

Changing an animal's diet isn't something that is done suddenly, regardless of age or health condition. It's done gradually, monitoring all the while. It takes patience, a little determination, and lots of love, while taking note of all the changes, and adjusting as necessary.

I've helped a few cats as they approached the end of their lives, including my own.

I'm thinking now of Diego, who passed earlier this year at the grand old age of 20, having been diagnosed with kidney disease a few years before.

I helped his humans to move him onto a much better diet that would support his body and health; the improvements were clear very quickly, and were retained until he finally left us. They would often get in touch to let me know how happy they were about his change in diet.

When he passed, and they wrote to let me know, this is what they said:

"Sorry to let you know that we lost Diego last night. I just wanted to thank you for everything over the years, and helping us get his diet right that really did give us extra time with him."

The right diet really does make a difference, at any age, and any health condition. It means so much to me to be able to help as many as I can, so if you'd like my help, get in touch:

[email protected]

11/12/2022

This is very cute, and of course very true!

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I would just add in a serious note though, for safety. If giving a cat a bag to play with that has handles like this one, please remove the handles first.

It’s so easy for them to get their heads caught. I’ve seen it happen, more than once, and it can be both terrifying, and cause injury.

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Artist: Liz Climo

05/12/2022

I love to help people when they want to transition their cats to a better diet. Makes my heart happy!

And help is often needed, because it can be a bit of a minefield in knowing what to buy and why, and much patience and determination is needed for many cats; especially those who have been fed the feline equivalent of McDonalds for a while!

[email protected]

to enquire, or have a look at my website:

Whiskers Pet Care in Manchester, Salford and surrounding areas. Cat sitter, small pet sitting, animal reiki and support for the loss of a pet.

05/12/2022

Whiskers Pet Care in Manchester, Salford and surrounding areas. Cat sitter, small pet sitting, animal reiki and support for the loss of a pet.

24/08/2021

Suzanne Elizabeth, I have a notification that you have sent me a message, but I can’t access my messages.

Would you please email me at:

[email protected]

Thank you 😻

03/05/2020

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02/05/2020

A wonderful rescue story with a happy ending. 😻😻😻

21/04/2020

https://animalwellnessguide.com/enhancing-feline-digestion-with-acupressure/

No matter what your cat is eating, a little help with digestion can only make the absorption of nutrients better. These points in the Feline Digestion Chart

09/04/2020

China has drawn up new guidelines to reclassify dogs as pets rather than livestock, the agriculture ministry said, part of a response to the coronavirus outbreak that the Humane Society called a potential "game changer" in animal welfare.

30/03/2020

I'm enjoying having this quiet time for myself and my own cats, but missing all my other cat friends! No cat visits, because no clients can go away........

So, this leaves me with some time on my hands. While it's nice to be able to slow down, and catch up with other things, I am missing my animal related activities, and there's still much that I'm able to do distantly. (And it would also help to earn a little too!).

So, just putting it out there that I am available for:
* Distant animal Reiki/healing
* Animal intuitive connections
* Distant healing for people
* Intuitive guidance for people

Get in touch if you'd like to enquire about, or book a session -
[email protected]

26/03/2020

In light of the UK Government’s current guidance on reducing the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19) by limiting non-essential contact with others, RCVS Council has agreed to temporarily permit the remote prescription of veterinary medicines where appropriate and where complying with Government...

23/03/2020

DOES YOUR DOG HAVE ARTHRITIS?

Our latest blog by Catriona Dickenson of K9 Massage Clinic (member of the Canine Massage Guild) shows how canine massage can help improve your dog's health and well being if they are suffering from this

https://cam4animals.co.uk/blog/arthritis-and-the-older-dog…

23/03/2020

All animal rescues will be experiencing the same. Please, if you feel drawn to, do whatever you can to help your local rescues. It really does all help. Thank you. ###

22/03/2020

Happy Mother’s Day to all cat mums!

18/03/2020

We've seen posts circulating about the dangers of hand sanitizer and pets licking hands. This is the response from our official guidance service.
Also majority of the alcohol evaporates from your hands very quickly.
And one last point, ironically, the treatment for cases of antifreeze (ethylene glycol) toxicity is actually to give calculated amounts of alcohol (ethanol).
So whilst we wouldn't recommend letting your pets get hold of the bottle, it is safe to use to clean your hands around your pets.

11/03/2020

Please consider helping if you can and are drawn to. And if you live elsewhere, your local rescues will be struggling in the same way, and will always welcome help, no matter how little. Thank you 🙏😻😻😻

07/03/2020

Since the “cat coolers” are also easy to make, Philip Rogich has inspired dozens of other craftsmen to make their own feral feline shelters as well.