Updated July 2026 Bringing home a new kitten is exciting, but it is also a major change for the kitten. They are leaving familiar people, smells, surroundings and, in many cases, their mother and littermates. They then arrive in a home filled with unfamiliar rooms, sounds, people and routines. Some kittens begin exploring almost immediately….
Updated July 2026 Estimated reading time: 18 minutes Choosing cat food should be simple. You pick something your cat likes, put it in their bowl and get on with your day. Unfortunately, the shelves are filled with wet food, dry food, kitten recipes, senior diets, indoor-cat formulas, grain-free products, fresh food, raw food and packets…
Updated July 2026 Indoor cats can live happy and fulfilling lives, but their home must provide more than food, water and somewhere to sleep. An outdoor cat can choose to climb, patrol, investigate scents, watch wildlife, scratch, hide and explore. An indoor cat depends entirely on the environment and opportunities you provide. That does not…
Updated July 2026 Leaving a cat who needs regular medication requires more preparation than simply putting tablets beside their food and writing a quick note. Your cat sitter needs to understand exactly what must be given, when it is due, how your cat normally accepts it and what to do if a dose cannot be…
Leaving an older cat while you go on holiday can feel more complicated than arranging care for a younger, healthy adult cat. Your cat may sleep more, move more slowly or depend heavily on familiar routines. They may need medication, several small meals, easy access to litter trays or closer monitoring of their appetite, drinking…
Updated July 2026 Going away does not mean filling your home with expensive electronic toys and hoping they keep your cat entertained. Good enrichment is usually much simpler. It gives your cat safe opportunities to explore, watch, scratch, climb, sniff, hunt, play and rest while keeping their familiar routine as normal as possible. Enrichment can…
Updated July 2026 Going away does not mean you need to fill your home with complicated cat technology. Most cats need something much simpler: The right products can make holiday care easier. They can help maintain feeding times, provide backup water, keep food organised and give your cat something familiar to do between visits. They…
Related service: Cat Sitting in Finchley Cats have a reputation for being independent. They do not usually greet every arrival with the obvious excitement of a dog. Some barely lift their head when you walk through the door. That can leave owners wondering: Does my cat actually miss me when I am away? The honest…
