by Auckland Kennels And Cattery | Apr 19, 2021 | Cat Health
Lockdown – good for dogs but not so cool for cats For many dogs, Covid-19 lockdowns are an endless, joyous holiday packed full of companionship, cuddles, games, exercise and treats. They get to help the kids with their schoolwork, and all of us with our ‘jobs’ about...
by Auckland Kennels And Cattery | Nov 24, 2020 | Cat Health, Pet care
Giving cats a voice As we’ve already discussed here in our Auckland Kennels & Cattery blog, we all want to do our best to make sure our feline charges are happy becuse we are slightly crazy, devoted cat lovers. In order to do that well though, we need to...
by Auckland Kennels And Cattery | Jun 27, 2019 | Cat Health, Pet Food, Pet health
Is your cat overweight? Does it look as if your cat has a very, very thick winter coat? Maybe they’re looking just a wee bit too well padded? A recent survey of Australian vet practices found that around 32% of cats are overweight. Why cat weight matters Although...
by Auckland Kennels And Cattery | May 29, 2019 | Cat Health, Pet Food, Pet health
Hairballs Are More Than Just A Nuisance Cats are consummate groomers. In fact, cats spend 30% of their time grooming. They work hard to keep their coats shiny and immaculate, but while cleaning themselves with their tongues, cats swallow up to two-thirds of the hair...
by Auckland Kennels And Cattery | Jan 21, 2019 | Cat Health, Pet care
How to speak cat As devoted cat parents, or underpaid domestic staff, we all want to do our best to make sure our feline charges are happy campers. But in order to do that well, we need to understand what our cat is trying to say. Cat talk and cats’ non-verbal...
by Auckland Kennels And Cattery | Oct 24, 2017 | Cat Health, Dog health, Pet health
Boarding Your Dog Or Cat And Vaccinations If you’re planning a holiday or trip away and are looking to board your pet at a kennel or cattery, we suggest booking your pet’s accommodation with us well ahead of time. It is also a very good idea to plan your...