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Sending tips by email without being able to evaluate the situation closely isn't effective. The best approach is the customized approach during one of our consultations. In exceptional situations, consultations by Skype are possible.
If you are unsure which option is best for you, please do not hesitate to contact us! We're happy to help.
Yes! First your vet must rule out a medical cause completely. Even if you are convinced that there is no physical or medical problem, we still recommend it. After all, cats do everything they can to not show themselves sick. One of the ways we can find out that something is going on is by showing problem behavior. A urine and/or blood test may be necessary to be sure that the cat is completely healthy.
You can find tips for a stressless visit to your vet HERE!
Cats that have less stress in everyday life, are usually easier to treat. Stress builds up when the cat doesn't have any breathing pauses during stressful events. Too much can express itself in unwanted behavior at home, but possibly on the grooming table as well, which can make the treatment more difficult. To deal with stress at home and get tailor-made advice, you can take a look at our options for assistance.
Some basic tips:
- Don't plan a grooming consultation too close to another stressful event (for example the vet or a vacation). Emergencies are of course always an exception!
- Make it as comfortable as possible for your cat to travel. Teach your cat to experience traveling as less frightening. More tips about it can be found on this blog and are similar to those for traveling to the vet.
- Play with your cat just before you have to leave or offer some relaxing herbs such as valerian.
- Make sure that you are as calm as possible. This is also important while placing the cat in its transportation carrier.
- Take a blanket with the cat's own scent and hair in the carrier. Bring an extra one for on the grooming table.
For even more information, please read our blog about "Stress prevention during grooming consultations".
You can describe the profession in many ways: "cat therapist", "cat behavior therapist", "cat behaviorist", "cat psychologist" or perhaps the most famous term "cat whisperer".
However, it all comes down to observing the behavior, trying to understand it and trying to adjust to more desirable behavior. Everything is based on the natural behavior of the cat, founded on professional literature.
Please take a look at "Behavioral Therapy for Cats".