CatCare to Mew

Taken a very long time but these 2 are finally happy to sit and eat next to me and each other. 🥰

Back with Smudgie and Wobbles this week. 🥰
We rescued Smudge around this time last year after the lovely Colin at Hythe Vet Centre amputated her broken leg. You would never know she has 3 legs. Literally does everything a 4 legged cat does and more.
And she was lucky enough to be rehomed to a lovely new owner and then got herself a brother.

Thankyou for all the lovely messages, cards and gifts.
We had the most magical day and feel very lucky.
We are enjoying our time off and will be back to business as usual from the afternoon of Thursday 8th June.

Just to let you all know as of 5pm tomorrow the work phone will be switched off until June the 8th so we can get prepped and ready for our wedding next Thursday.
Thanks to all of you for supporting us so far and look forward to seeing you all again soon.

More of little Kai catching some rays. 🌞
Such a lovely natured boy. xx

Back with my little land seal. 😻

Trifle is so hard to take a picture of as she is always dancing around under my feet. 🥰

Wowser these guys keep me on my toes. 😻

This girl is getting so brave. Usually, she skulks behind a curtain but now look at her go. 🥰

Oh Sissy you are silly. 😻
Behind this cute exterior is a prolific mouse killer. 🐁
Little minx.

True story. ♥️

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New boy Albie wasn't too sure on my first visit but soon became my best friend with food. 🤣

This boy loves his garden. 😻

Love these 2, such a tranquil house for them to relax in while mum and dad are away.

New boy Virgil getting braver everyday. 🥰

These 2 have finally come round to my visits and learnt that Im not so scary after all. Only taken 4 years...😉

Poor old Spot had the misfortune of picking up a tick whilst his owners were away. Lucky I always carry a tick remover in my pocket. 😻

After a lovely weekend away with my girl pals for my "hen do", I was thrown back in at the deep end with 17 cats over 7 houses.
Eek, I'm pooped. 🥱 😴
And the next 3 weeks are just as crazy right up until the big day. 👰‍♀
So please excuse me if I am a bit slower than usual at getting back to you.

Caption this for some Sunday fun. 🤣

Happy Easter everyone. 🐣
The Easter bunny has been delivering for kitties and their small humans this year. ❤️

Hector is such an angel 😇.

Hugely under diagnosed. Keep a look out for the signs.

Did you know that most cats over 12 years of age suffer from osteoarthritis and about two thirds of cats over 6 years of age can also be affected? 🙀

😿Cats are experts at hiding pain and good at adapting, so signs of osteoarthritis are usually gradual and subtle. This means that only a small percentage of cats suffering from osteoarthritis are actually treated.

🦴Changes in a cat's behaviour are usually an indicator of pain or illness, and chronic joint pain is no exception. Signs of osteoarthritis in cats include:

🐈Stiff or unsteady gait
🐈Stiffness when rising from rest
🐈Difficulty jumping up or down from furniture
🐈Reluctance to use or navigate stairs
🐈Reluctance to play or frequent rest needed during play sessions
🐈Sleeping for longer periods
🐈Restlessness
🐈Favouring beds lower to the ground
🐈Difficulty grooming and matted coat
🐈Less interaction with humans and animals in the household
🐈Aggression towards humans if touched, stroked or picked up
🐈Aggression towards other animals in the household
🐈House soiling - episodes of missing the litter tray or soiling in unusual locations
🐈Reduced scratching activity and overgrown claws
🐈Reluctance to use cat flap
🐈Spending less time outside
🐈Activity generally reduced

🐾Cats are less likely to be lame as arthritis tends to affect limbs on both sides.

🩺Although osteoarthritis is a progressive condition, it can be managed. This will involve pain management, environmental modifications and sometimes other complimentary therapies.

🩺 If your cat is showing signs of osteoarthritis contact your vet for advice. Although cats do slow down as they get older, changes in mobility are usually associated with discomfort, so pain management is essential.

📝You can work with your veterinary team and go through questionnaires to monitor your cat's behaviour and mobility. Access them here:

https://www.catcare4life.org/

https://www.zoetispetcare.com/checklist/osteoarthritis-checklist-cat

https://painfreecats.org/

📚References : Ellen Goldberg. M. (2017). A chronic look at pain in cats. Veterinary Nursing Journal, 32(3), 67-77.doi: 10.1080/17415349.2016.1269625

Happy to be back with this angel pie this week. 💓

2 out of 3 kitties are home today. Little monkeys like to keep me on my toes. 😆

3 houses to visit, 16 cats in total... Craziness. 😻

Happy St. Patricks day with love from Kevin, my friends crazy kitty who loves to dress up.