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5 reasons why dry food does NOT clean a cats teeth and removeplaque

Looking closely at the dry food for healthy teeth and gums myth By Anita Kelsey London cat behaviourist I have been working with a client and her two lovely Maine Coons. On my last visitI gave her a wealth Continue reading

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6 Reasons Why You Shouldnt Scruff YourCat

Breaking the myths about scruffing your cat by London Cat Behaviourist Anita Kelsey Im not a big advocate on scruffing cats and during my work days I often hear clients tell me that, as a way to get Continue reading

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King Of The Cats An Interview with JacksonGalaxy

With aunique presence, genuine compassion and purveyorof many hair-raising momentswith cats, US cat behaviouristJackson Galaxywas transformed into a star after hosting the TV show My Cat From Hell on Animal Planet. Here, Jackson Galaxy stops fiddling with his Da Bird Continue reading

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An interview with Anita Kelsey Cat groomer andbehaviourist

Interview with a cat behaviourist & groomer..

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Fundraising for The Mayhew Animal Home and facing my fear ofheights

Climbing Helvellynby Anita Kelsey UK cat behaviourist and specialist cat groomer My husband and I love The Lake District and decided, a few years back, to work our way through the famous Wainwright walkswhich cover 214 mountains! One of Continue reading

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GROOMING AN AGGRESSIVECAT

Alfies story By Anita Kelsey Cat Behaviour Counsellor Today I travelled from London to Cambridge to visit a huge Maine Coon called Alfie who sends shivers down his vets spine whenever they meet, as well as a local groomer Continue reading

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A visit to The London Pet Show2023

Inspiring cat furniture and other catty things to report. From cat expert Anita Kelsey Web site:London cat behaviourist I always love visiting The London Pet show which is held every May at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre. What I Continue reading

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A SERIOUS CAT BITE TURNED INTO MY GREATESTLESSON

Kitty, The Cat, Who Became A Teacher For A Day by Anita Kelsey, UK cat behaviourist I have been a mobile cat groomer for some time now andpride myself on the way I work with cats and their owners. I Continue reading

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An interview with Kate Benjamin Jackson Galaxys catification styleexpert

Getting catty with the ultimatecat lady By Anita Kelsey, accredited UK cat behaviourist and expert cat groomer I am a huge fan of US cat behaviourist Jackson Galaxy, so it came as no surprise to me that I havebecome a Continue reading

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More thoughts onLux

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Lux is a prime example of how easily cats can be misunderstood. The saga of Lux, the cat who held his people hostage in their bedroom and forced them to call 911, has been plastered

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Roast cat anyone?

Dipping our toes into the murky waters of the cats darkest period By Anita Kelsey Accredited Cat behaviourist and specialist cat groomer Last year I added a date in my diary to see the most famous cat festival in Continue reading

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Jackson Galaxy, Mieshelle Nagelschneider, Vicky Halls, Claire Bessant, Pam JohnsonBennett

What Makes A Person Want To Become A Cat Behaviourist? By Anita Kelsey accredited and certified cat behaviourist and owner of Catnips. Working with the behaviour of cats is a really interesting profession and one that always raises eyebrows, Continue reading

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GOODBYE SEEMS TO BE THE HARDESTWORD

Feline in-home euthanasia By Anita Kelsey Cat behaviour expert http://www.catnips.co.uk I remember the moment so well, when myself and my husband came to the decision that it was time to say goodbye to our beloved cat, Figgy, who Continue reading

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GROOMING UNDER SEDATION

Sweety Pie Kajal Goes Under Its the 5% of cat types that all groomers dread. A deadly combination of: 1: Aggression 2. Severe stress and 3. A heavily pelted coat. Entering my clients home, one evening, I was greeted by Continue reading

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THE IMPORTANCE OF A CATTREE

What role does cat furniture play in a cats life By Catnips London cat behaviourist Cat trees have a very important role to play in a cats life. They encourage many major functions, which are invaluable to a cats Continue reading

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THE BEST FELINE INTERACTIVETOYS

Great Battery Operated Toys For The Curious Playful Cat. By Catnips http://www.catnips.co.uk Every cat is different and that means every cat likes different style toys to play with. Every human is different too. Some have a lot of time Continue reading

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My Catification Project Ongoing!!

Thinking Out Of The Box By Anita Kelsey accredited cat behaviourist http://www.catnips.co.uk I spend many hours scouring the internet for ideas on catifying clients homes and always finish my sessions inspired by the fantastic ideas cat-carers come up Continue reading

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GETTING THE CORRECT CAT PROOFFENCING

Cat-proofing your garden By Catnips Cat Behaviour services Im not an advocate of keeping a cat indoors, however there are many circumstances that may lead to people keeping their cats confined as house cats only. These can be: Owning Continue reading

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LARGE LITTER TRAYS FOR LARGECATS

By Catnips: cat behaviourist and mobile cat grooming London Most litter trays are designed for humans rather than cats. When buying a litter tray for your cat, first consider the size of your breed and consider how it defecates in Continue reading

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The Changing Form of HistoricBreeds

The changes in the Persian and The Siamese Cat Copyright © 2023 Anita Kelsey of Catnips httpwwwcatnipscouk cat behaviourist The Siamese cat has been known to have been kept as a pet as early as the late © 2023th century Continue reading

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Grooming Aggressive Cats

My cat is aggressive when I try to groom him. The difficulties involved and how to move forward By Anita Kelsey London Mobile cat groomer I have been a mobile cat groomer for 6years now and can honestly say that Continue reading

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Letting your cat out for the firsttime

What to do to ensure a smooth transition when deciding to let your cat venture outside By Catnips cat Grooming, cat behaviour and cat sitting service So, you have decided to allow your cat out. Thats great news. If Continue reading

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Feline Territorial Aggression & SeparationAnxiety.

TERRITORIAL AGGRESSION/SEPARATION ANXIETY By Catnips: Your one stop feline shop for sitting, grooming and behaviour consultations Cats are very territorial and do not like new pets being introduced into their established space if they are the only cat in the Continue reading

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Designer cats and natural feline behaviouralterations

By Catnips Mobile cat groomer, cat care and behaviour services The cross breeding and selection of extreme mutations within various breeds has led to a line of designer cats with anatomicalrestrictions and health problems taking them away from leading Continue reading

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Cat Food Labelling

How to understand the labelling on cat food By Catnips: West London exclusive mobile cat grooming, cat sitting and feline behaviour Cats are obligate carnivores (animals whose sole survival depends on animal flesh) which makes for specific dietary requirements. Their Continue reading

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Common Skin Problems

Common Skin Problems In Cats as listed by Catnips My cat, Kiki, is thinning on her fur which used to be a beautiful thick coat typical of a Norwegian Forest cat. To my horror I discovered she was pulling Continue reading

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Introducing a new kitten to an existing one successstory

MEET HARRY AND FLASH by Catnips Exclusive cat sitting, cat grooming and feline behaviour advice Flash was a Siberian kitten, about 1 and half years old, when her mummy came to me concerned that Flash may be lonely during Continue reading

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Giving-your-in-door-cat-a-view

Giving-your-in-door-cat-a-view By Catnips Londons premier mobile cat grooming company An in-door cat needs stimulation and a window to look out from is always something I try to encourage. I know, with certain homes, its difficult, especially in Central Continue reading

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Introducing A New Cat Into YourHome

Introducing a new cat into your household By Catnips Exclusive cat sitting and mobile cat grooming company Introduction should be by scent first. 1. Keep both cats in a separate room for at least 2/3 days or longer Continue reading

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