Felines
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Emigrating With Your Pet: A Behaviourist’s Guide to Moving Abroad With Your Dog or Cat
Moving abroad with a pet? Paperwork is only half the story. Here’s how to prepare your dog or cat emotionally for travel, arrival and settling into a new home.
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Dog Dementia and Cat Dementia: Signs, Support and When to Seek Help
Pacing at night, crying in the early hours or forgetting their house-training? Learn the signs of dog dementia and cat dementia, and how to help your older pet.
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Animal Behaviourist Accreditation: Why It Matters
ABTC, APBC, FABC, CCAB, PACT, APDT… if that looks like a jumble of random letters, you’re not alone. These are animal behaviourist accreditation acronyms, and understanding what they mean could make all the difference when choosing the right…
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Behavioural Medication for Pets: Dispelling 5 Common Myths
Worried about behavioural medication for pets? We tackle five common myths – from personality changes to sedation – and explain how medication supports behaviour work.
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What to Expect from an Animal Behaviour Consultation
An animal behaviour consultation is about far more than the one issue you called about. Here’s what to expect and why we look at the whole picture.
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Are My Cats Playing or Fighting?
If you live with more than one cat, you’ve probably watched them chase, pounce, and wrestle — looking like tiny tigers in combat. It can be difficult to tell whether your cats are playing or…
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How Pain Affects Your Pet’s Behaviour: The Signs You Might Be Missing
Could your pet’s behaviour change be caused by pain? Here’s how pain shows up in dogs, cats and parrots, and why what you notice at home matters to your vet.
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Desensitisation and Counterconditioning: Why Working at Your Pet’s Pace Matters
Discover how desensitisation and counterconditioning help pets overcome fear — and why working at your animal’s pace is essential for lasting results.
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Why Clinical Animal Behaviourists Work on Veterinary Referral
The Clinical Animal Behaviourists and Veterinary Behaviourists at Second Nature Behaviour only see pets following a vet referral from the pet’s primary care vet, but why is this? Here’s why an animal…
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Should I Let My Cat Outside? Pros, Cons & What to Consider
Some cats thrive lounging on the sofa, while others are born explorers, itching to get outside and roam. Whether your cat prefers the comforts of home or craves the great outdoors, the…
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How to Pet a Cat Properly Using Consent-Based Touch
Do you believe you know how to pet a cat properly? You might be surprised to know that many cats are very particular about the way they like to be touched and…
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Understanding Cat Scent Marking Behaviour
One of the most important ways cats share information with each other—and even with humans—is through scent. Unlike humans, who rely primarily on verbal and visual cues, cats use scent as a…
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How to Reduce Cats Predating on Baby Birds
As both a cat owner and wildlife lover, you may have wondered how to stop cats killing birds. Cats are natural hunters, so finding your cat predating on birds is not unusual.…
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Understanding Cat Vocalisations – What Your Cat Is Telling You
Cats are capable of producing a wide range of sounds, each with a specific purpose and meaning. Scientific research has described up to 21 different vocalisations which are primarily used for communication,…
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Keeping Pets Safe at Christmas – A Behaviourist’s Guide
Festive Cheer Without Pet Fear: Keeping Pets Safe at Christmas The festive season brings joy and excitement, but it can also be overwhelming for pets at Christmas. Changes in routines, unfamiliar guests,…
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Understanding Cat Body Language – A Behaviourist’s Guide
For many of us, cats have become indispensable companions, so understanding cat body language and communication signals can enhance your bond with your feline companion and help you better meet their needs.…
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Keeping Parrots with Other Pets – Managing a Multi-species Household
Keeping parrots with other pets can be managed safely and harmoniously, but it requires careful planning, training, and constant supervision to ensure the safety of all involved. Challenges of Keeping Parrots with…