Georgia Guerin

3 weeks ago | inkl.com | Megan Milstead |Georgia Guerin

Two cats playing together with a cat toy. How do cats play with each other? As a vet, I am often asked this question – especially by cat owners who are introducing a new feline into the household or trying to figure out if their cats are having fun or feuding!I’ve been a practicing vet for more than 13 years. During this time, I’ve seen a wide range of feline behavior – from the lively antics of playful kittens to the more subtle social cues between adult cats.

1 month ago | inkl.com | Rebecca Macmillan |Georgia Guerin |Alexis De Leaver

However, as vet Dr Rebecca MacMillan points out, “Cats that experience long-term stress can really start to struggle”. Living under the pressure of stress for days or months can overload the cat and cause them to shut down. It’s important to recognise these deeper signs so you can know. Having said that, individual cats tolerate stress to differing levels. Let’s take a look at 10 signs a cat is stressed.

1 month ago | inkl.com | Rebecca Macmillan |Georgia Guerin |Alexis De Leaver

“As with people, dogs can display their stress to varying degrees depending on personality type, as well as previous training and socialization,” she explains. “Of course, signs of aggression in dogs, such as growling and biting are clear red flags, but some dogs show other more subtle signs, such as wide eyes, excessive lip licking, or heavy breathing.”The priority for us owners is to know what we’re looking out for. Here are 10 of the most common signs a dog is stressed.

2 months ago | inkl.com | Rebecca Macmillan |Georgia Guerin |Alexis De Leaver

A hand holding a baby bird in front of grass and flowers. Should you help a baby bird? If you’ve found a fledgling on the floor or noticed one without its parents, you might be feeling torn on what to do next. It’s natural to want to help, but in the wrong circumstances, it could actually do more harm than good.

Feb 12, 2025 | horseandhound.co.uk | Franchesca Slack |Georgia Guerin

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