Purrs and Furr Gosforth

10/10/2025

Naughty Nora is doing really well but crate rest is causing frustration and then she over grooms herself.
So I just did what I should have done before the surgery and comb cut her back.

She’s stopped over grooming. Also cats need different sensory enrichment. So allowed her to do her 5 minute exercise on the flat outside supervised of course.

She couldn’t stop sniffing! This should exhaust her brain and help her rest. Cats have innate behaviours, ones they’re born with and I see this frustration in a lot of cats who have grooming issues.

It’s been full on but so far looking successful. Just so lovely to see her not in pain at last.

Sonia and the Fluffies 😻🐈🐈‍⬛

29/09/2025

Someone is feeling better.

On the up side, I hope this means success.

On the down side, no weight bearing or raking the cage is allowed 🥴

It’s been a looong 2 weeks to her first check up Wednesday!!!

Naughty Nora! Now you know why she got the name 🤦‍♀️

26/09/2025

I definitely think she’s in less pain having had the surgery.

Lifted out of crate and onto my lap as she’s not allowed to weight bear.

Letting her have buster collar off so she can self groom will help her self sooth and keep stress low. 💜

22/09/2025

For clients awaiting a response from me I haven’t forgotten but I’m very busy being vet nurse to our 3 1/2 year old Maine C**n whose had major surgery last week. I will be in touch over the next few days.

It has been a big decision to make without any guarantees of success but we had to do something about the pain. At such a young age and maxed out on medication with low results, we decided we had to try.

The surgeon rang straight after to say surgery went well but the coming weeks are vital.

The damage was 1.8cm long. It’s very rare and only a few cases on record for cats and they were old cats. So it was challenging for vet team too who were extremely good with her.

Inflammation had destroyed tissues and they have detached the muscle from bone, removing damaged tendons, finding debris thats compressing nerve sleeve and reattached muscle somewhere else on bone.

Honestly sounds like Super Vet program!

She had a long recovery in ICU but apparently normal after this type of surgery.

It’s very full on caring for her and all her medication. It’s a one time chance so I need to get it right.
Sonia and the Fluffies 🐈‍⬛😿😽💕👩‍⚕️

01/08/2025

EDIT : Stanley has been reserved

Please help me find Stanley the perfect new beginning. He so deserves it and he’s amazing company bless him.

I’m his foster, so all enquiries have to go through Helping Pets (North East) and will require a home check first

Sonia 😻😊❤️

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29/06/2025

Hello lovely people.

I have been given the privilege of being Stanley and Cleo’s foster carer.

They are both very lovely cats who want your attention. Stan loves rubbing around your legs talking to you , trots around behind you when you’re house work.

Cleo loves being stroked and belly rubs purring but only when she’s feeling safe.

If you are patient and come down to her level and don’t lean over her she purrs straight away .

Both will make amazing pets and will love having someone who’s around for them , they need company and patient calm.

They need a home that’s child free and someone who is home more because they need your company.
So far nobody has stepped up for them which breaks my heart because they are lovely, they just need to feel safe and calm.

All adopters have to have a home check and we would like a protected garden because they love it but would easily get stolen and have no street skills.

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15/06/2025

15/06/2025

This is an important message for all people trying to become new clients.

Nothing changes for pre-existing clients. I will be here for as long as the Universe allows.

Purrs and Furr will never be taking on new clients from today. Thank you to everyone for your continued support, I value you so much.

Love Sonia, Family and Fluffies 😻😊❤️🐈‍⬛🐈

12/03/2025

Teeth! All my clients know that I go on about teeth health in cats!

It’s not always bad ownership that causes these issues before everyone panics. Some cats are predispositioned to gum and dental disease.

Some rescue cats have poor health and history of veterinarian care.

Yes I’m a groomer not a vet and can’t diagnose but I have successfully referred at least 20 cases back to vet due to red inflamed gums, showing unusual behaviour and I find evidence of gum disease. Some of these cats had 5-10 teeth out and they weren’t old.

Once a month I have in my diary to weigh my pets (first sign of many health concerns ), check their teeth and the smell of their breath. Signs of redness can be gingivitis which can become lifelong or a simple clean and polished at the vets and regular use of an enzyme toothpaste can prevent so many issues later.

You don’t have to brush the teeth , as long as the cats lick it up! My cats like logic toothpaste and think it’s a treat lol

https://www.vetmedi.co.uk/products/logic-oral-hygiene-gel-70g

22/02/2025

Bath and Blowdry on an out growing Lion Cut.

Golden shaded persian one of the hardest cat coats to look after.

She’s a senior and very spicy as are many of the Silver and Golden Shaded Persians. She however wasn’t solialised properly as a kitten by breeder.

Gabapentin prevents her stress at being handled.

I am not taking on new clients.

22/02/2025

When potential clients said “but I don’t want my cats claws trimmed!” No claw trim, no groom.

Yeah you have 10 front claws dug in and gripping your arm and the back 8 bunny kicking the hell out of your forearm!! Very painful and infectious!!!

Do you cut your own nails or just let them keep growing? This is no different and not painful to the cat.

I’m not taking on any new clients, hence lack of posts…

16/01/2025

I am unable to take any new clients.
I’m really sorry I can’t help you all.

Please contact your vet if your cat is matted.

Kind regards
Sonia and the Fluffies ❤️🐈🐈🐈🐾