Did you know that overgrooming can be a sign of physical illness or emotional stress? In this course, we will discuss how to assess whether your cat is overgrooming, what are some of the causes, when to see a veterinary professional, and how to make your cat more comfortable. This course is an introduction to […]
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It’s easy to forget that cats are animals and have innate behaviours unlike our own. In this course, we will discuss the importance of understanding the difference between good and bad behaviour and whether it’s truly bad, or just inconvenient for us as caregivers. Either way, we will examine how our biases and selective attention
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This course will discuss whether or not a cat can be vegan. Cats are obligate carnivores and they require meat to remain healthy. We will examine the basic nutritional needs of a cat, how cats have evolved to adapt to our lifestyle, and whether enforcing a vegan diet on a cat is a welfare concern.
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Cats are notoriously clean and it may surprise some caregivers that cats can develop health and behaviour problems in homes that are not kept clean or are cluttered. In this course, we will examine how clutter and disorganization can affect cats. We will provide our housecleaning quick tips and we will discuss the use of
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In this course, we will discuss a serious welfare concern that can affect all cats. Though reality shows can be entertaining, pet training and behaviour reality shows are not pet-friendly and can cause more harm to the participating animals than good. Further, what you see in these shows is only part of what’s really happening.
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Cats are cute, we get that. But do cats need to have costumes or outfits? In this course, we will examine why people dress up their cats, whether it’s the right choice for them, and if there are welfare concerns.
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It’s becoming more disturbing to witness the rise of lung cancer and respiratory illnesses in cats and yet many people still smoke in their homes or around them. In this course, we will discuss veterinary concerns about second-hand smoke, whether that be cigarettes or marijuana, and how it can affect our cats. We will also
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Senior cats should still be encouraged to be active based on their mobility. In this course, we will discuss how to accommodate your senior cat and recommend some solutions for enrichment. Cats can live into their late teens and early twenties and that means a quarter of their life can be considered their senior years.
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Cats need to be up high to feel safe and thus require several climbing surfaces, whether that’s a cat tree, a secure shelf, or a pedway of furniture or shelving. In this course, we will introduce topics that we will expand upon in our enrichment courses. We will examine why some people refuse to provide
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Your cat needs to feel secure around you and your family. Imitating a cat who is distressed or angry will cause you to lose this trust and ultimately affect your bond. In this course, we will examine your role as a caregiver from their perspective.
