Poggies help for Moggies. Cat behaviour advice and cat sitting by Leanne

07/07/2025

Why does your cat bite you after asking for affection? Why do they beg to go outside and then stay indoors? And what’s going on when they go to the litter tr...

30/06/2025

Looking for a cat sitter over the summer. I still have some availability.
Here are a few of my happy catsomers

04/06/2025

29/05/2025

With the current good weather many people are spending time working on their gardens. This means leaving shed doors open whilst you cut the grass, leaving curious cats enough time to slip inside.

Cats Protection has a campaign, which is to encourage people to check their sheds, garages and other outbuildings regularly for missing cats.

We’ve even created a handy door hanger that you can put on your shed or garage door to remind you to look carefully before you lock up. Download it from www.cats.org.uk/check-your-shed where you’ll also find lots of advice for what to do if you’ve lost or found a cat.

26/05/2025

There are a few theories as to why cats cover their eyes with their paws when they sleep:
🐈‍⬛Blocking out the light to aid with a better sleep
🐈‍⬛To help keep them warm
🐈‍⬛It makes them feel more secure
🐈‍⬛It gives them comfort
I think its because they know how cute they look doing it 😸
Why do you think they do this 🤷‍♀️
Share your thoughts and photos in the comments.

23/05/2025

Cats love a good box 📦
Even if it doesn't fit they still sit 😍
But have you tried making a forage box 🤷‍♀️
This is such a simple way to keep your cat occupied.
I often make use of it for my especially those who would usually be out and about, to try and keep the boredom away. This box has some scrunched up paper with treats hidden and silver vine sprinkled in for good measure.
Next time you have a delivery why not give it a try.
Please add any photos you have of your cats playing or sitting in a box 😊

06/05/2025

🫁 Wheezing, coughing, open mouth breathing? 🐈 These aren’t just post-zoomie quirks - they could be signs of feline asthma or chronic bronchitis. Just like humans, cats can suffer from inflamed and reactive airways, often triggered by invisible irritants like dust, pollen or perfumes.

The good news is that inhaled medications are accessible - yes, cats can use inhalers! How? With a clever device called a spacer. One end fits a standard metered-dose inhaler, the other has a mask that gently fits over your cat’s face, delivering life-saving medication in just seconds.

✨Top Tip ✨ Don’t skip the training! Watch our videos and find out more 👉 https://icatcare.org/articles/asthma-and-chronic-bronchitis-in-cats

If you are concerned about your cat’s breathing, please contact your vet. Taking a video to show them can be helpful. 🏥

30/04/2025

🐈 On , we’re encouraging anyone thinking of getting a cat to consider giving a new home and life to a cat through adopting, not buying. Contact homing organisations in your area to find out more.

This spring, our Unowned Cats team are delighted to be working with Protection to share knowledge on introducing our Cat Friendly Homing principles to support their vital cat homing programme.

Our team are also pleased to be working collaboratively with RSPCA (England & Wales) and Mayhew in the coming months, to share expertise and ensure that every cat has the best opportunity to find their forever home as soon as possible.

Learn more about the work we are doing to bring cat friendly solutions for unowned cats 👉 https://icatcare.org/cat-friendly-solutions-for-unowned-cats

17/04/2025

🐈 Tortoiseshell cats are known for their unique coats consisting of two co-dominant colour genes (black and orange) working together to make the unique patterns. 🧬

When there is an addition of unpigmented white patches of fur in the mix of orange and black, through a genetic condition known as piebaldism, this coat is referred to as Calico. But piebaldism can occur in any coat colour and for other animals too!

Let’s take the chance today to appreciate the complex genetics that lead to the distinct multicoloured coats of these beautiful cats! 😻 Share a photo of your cat in the comments! 👇

14/04/2025

07/04/2025

Hope you and your cats are enjoying some springtime sun🌞
Many of our cats enjoy it when warmer weather arrives, lying around sunbathing for prolonged periods of time.
Like us cats can suffer from sun burn and may develop a form of skin cancer known as squamous cell carcinoma, which can be life threatening.
This can be a problem for all cats but those at higher risk include:
🐈‍⬛ White cats
🐈‍⬛Cats with no or thin hair
🐈‍⬛Cats with bald patches (either clipped or from over grooming).
So it would be a good idea to protect them from the sun, either by restricting access when UV rays are at their strongest, or by applying sunscreen.
Sunscreen should be applied to those vulnerable areas with little or no hair, including:
😸Tip of the ears
😸Nose
😸Belly and groin region (if your cat will allow you)
💡Treats can be used as a distraction.
💡If your cat has sensitive skin you may want to test a small area with the cream first.
💡Make sure to use cat safe/specific sunscreen, don't be tempted to use human brands.

04/04/2025

If you work with unowned cats, check out our fantastic, free Cat Friendly Homing Foundations course!

🐱 Online, on-demand and completely free of charge.

🐱 Created by our experts especially for those working and volunteering with cats around the world.

🐱 The principles of Cat Friendly Homing are explained, helping frame the world from the cat’s perspective.

🐱 Practical insights to support decision-making and outcomes that are based on needs of each cat.

🐱 Learning is self-paced with 8-10 hours of short, bite-sized and interactive lessons.

🐱 Supported by the Battersea Global Enabler Fund.

Find out more and get started 👉 https://icatcare.org/courses/cat-friendly-homing-foundations