Cat care tips & info
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Felines and Food: How to Handle a Cat That Refuses to Eat or Drink
It can be stressful when a cat refuses to eat or drink. Cat in a Flat dives into what causes a kitty to stop eating and how you can help.
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Cat Safety Tips: How to Ensure the Safety of Your Cat Sitting Clients
Every pet sitter’s top priority is their kitty client’s safety. Cat in a Flat breaks down major cat safety tips every cat sitter should know.
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Can Cats Travel? Tips for Traveling With Cats by Train, Plane, Bus, or Car
Not sure what to pay attention to when traveling with cats? Cat in a Flat explains everything you need to know to travel with your cat.
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Cat Sitting Qs: Important Questions a Cat Sitter Should Ask Cat Owners
As a cat sitter, there are some important questions you need to ask cat owners. Cat in a Flat shares the top 15 questions to ask!
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Signs of Heatstroke in Cats (And How to Prevent or Treat It)
Not sure how to tell if your cat has heatstroke? Cat in a Flat explains what to watch for and how to treat and prevent heatstroke in cats.
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Cat Sitter Challenges: How to Deal With the Major Demands of Cat Sitting
Spending your time with cats (and earning money while you do it) is without a doubt the most amazing job in the world. But, it’s likely you’ll face a few challenges along the way, even with the most purrfect furry clients. It never hurts to…
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Feline Aggression: Best Ways to Approach and Calm an Aggressive Cat
Don’t know the signs of feline aggression? Cat in a Flat explains the signs of an aggressive cat and best ways to approach an upset kitty.
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New Cat Sitter? How to Know Your Pet Sitter Loves Cats (And Vice Versa)
Worried about your cat and their sitter getting along? Cat in a Flat reveals how you can tell if your pet sitter loves cats (and vice versa).
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Cat Boarding Blues: Why Boarding Can Be Bad for Cats
Trying to decide if you want to board your cat? Cat in a Flat explains why boarding at a cattery can be bad for cats.
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Cat Bringing ‘Gifts’? Tricks to Save Mice or Birds Your Cat Brings You
Does your kitty like bringing you ‘gifts’? Cat in a Flat dives into why cats hunt and what to do when your cat brings you mice or birds.
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Cat Sitting Purr-Fection: DOs and DON’Ts of Cat Sitting
Want to have the purr-fect cat sitting experience? Cat in a Flat explains the DOs and DON’Ts of cat sitting and how to be a stellar sitter.
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Feline Friends or Foes? How to Know if Your Cats Are Getting Along
Are your kitties friends or foes? Cat in a Flat shows you how to know if your cats are getting along (and what to do if they aren’t).
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Who Let the Cats Out? Steps to Letting Your Cat Outside for the First Time
Feeling nervous about letting your kitty go outdoors? Cat in a Flat shows you tips and steps to letting your cat outside for the first time.
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The Powerful Feline Nose: Surprising Smells Your Cat Hates
Did you know cats don’t like the smell of coffee? Cat in a Flat dives into the powerful feline nose and surprising smells your cat hates.
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Should I Microchip My Cat? Why a Microchip Is Important for Your Kitty
Not sure if your cat needs a microchip? Cat in a Flat shares everything you need to know about microchipping your kitty.
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Top Tips to Help You Approach a Cat for the First Time
Worried about making friends with a new cat? Cat in a Flat offers tips on the best ways to approach a cat for the first time.
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Cats and Other Pets: Can Cats and Small Animals Live Together?
Is it impossible for a cat and a small pet to coexist? Cat in a Flat shares what you need to know about introducing cats and small animals.
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Cats and Medicine: Best Ways to Give Your Cat Pills and Medication
Convincing a cat to take medicine can be very tricky. Cat in a Flat shows you the best ways to give your cat or cat client medication.
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Can I Trust My Cat Sitter? How to Book a Trustworthy Cat Sitter
Not sure if you can trust a cat sitter in your home with your kitty? Cat in a Flat walks you through how to book a trustworthy cat sitter.
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How to Choose the Best Cat Door and Train Your Cat to Use It
Considering installing a cat door? Cat in a Flat offers tips on how to choose the best cat door and train your kitty to use it.
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Litter Box Basics: How to Choose the Best Litter Box for Your Cat
There are many types of litter boxes out there. Cat in a Flat shows you how to pick the best litter box for your cat and how to maintain it.
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Cat Specialist talks about cat’s body language
Cats’ personalities are one of the reasons we love them but how can we spot if a puss is a fiery feline or a mellow moggy? The RSPCA’s resident cat welfare expert Alice Potter gives Cat in a Flat’s cat sitters and owners some top tips on how…
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Christmas Gifts for Cats: Fun Toys My Cat Will Love!
Looking for a Christmas gift for your cat? Cat in a Flat finds the best cat toys for sitters and owners to gift their kitties.
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The Best 3 Alternatives to Cat Boarding!
If you’re going on holiday and worried about leaving your cat in a cattery, don’t worry, you are not alone. Thousands of cat owners face the same dilemma every year. To help, Cat in a Flat has looked into the pros and cons of three great alternatives…