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How do I calculate the transport cost?

Open Google Maps and enter the address of our Chat-o-Gand center (Achterdries 29, 9050 Gentbrugge Belgium). Calculate the most efficient route by car from your home address to the center and multiply the number of kilometers.

The kilometric allowance is calculated on the outward and return journey at € 0,50 / km.

Are you unsure about the distance? Don't hesitate to contact us!

 

Do I always have to go to the vet before a behavioral consultation?

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!

What does a cat behavior therapist actually do?

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".

Why and how do we cut the nails of a cat?

Depending on the cat, we will cut the tips of the nails (not the full nails).

This is necessary to be able to protect ourselves a little during care. We work with respect, unfortunately most cats don't see coat care as a spa treatment, so sometimes it's necessary. It's a preventive and non-invasive measure that doesn't harm the cat (even if it has an outdoor life).

Once back home, the nails will soon be back in top condition after scratching a few times. After all, their nails don't stop growing and will soon be back to normal length.

What is skin-, cat- and coat-friendly trimming?

Another name for skin-, cat- and coat-friendly trimming is non-invasive grooming and non-invasive trimming. This is a method that respects the coat and the well-being of the cat itself. It has a much more natural approach than the classical method, which removes as much hair as possible from the coat (called dewooling). The cat may or may not be held in the standard hold/grip.
This method takes the psyche and health of the cat into account.

Why should you avoid dewooling?

Dewooling of the coat ensures that you'll have less hair in your house short term. Great, you would think?! Unfortunately, the intensive dewooling (of hair that isn't ready to fall out) ensures that you are just going to stimulate the coat to grow back quickly. The coat of the cat has important functions such as protection against mechanical damage, but also for example, to maintain its temperature.