CAT PROBLEMS
For not as a bond servant or dependent has this proudest of mammals entered the human fraternity; not as a slave like the beasts of burden, or a humble camp follower like the dog. The cat is domestic only as far as suits its own ends; it will not be kennelled or harnessed nor suffer any dictation as to its goings out or comings in. Saki
Welcome to Celia Haddon’s cat pages. There are photos of my last two cats, a tabby and white called William and a black cat, Gorgeous George. You can also read George’s blog with his opinions about whether humans make good pets and WilliamTabby is on Twitter. I am now answering questions about cats in Your Cat magazine. I have written several best-selling books about cats, the latest being Cats Behaving Badly. My current cat is Tilly, the ugliest and originally the most frightened cat in the care of West Oxfordshire Cats Protection. Still ugly but no longer scared.  My Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) on this website deal with some of the common problems. Bookmark this site for any future queries. I hope the information will help humans and cats live together happily.

Coming soon – detailed and extensive information on common problems in pdf form which can be downloaded for a small fee.
FACE CLAWING, TONGUE TEARING, SELF MUTILATION OR FELINE OROFACIAL PAIN SYNDROME IN CATS
CATS WHO EAT STRANGE THINGS LIKE CARDBOARD
CATS AND THEIR TEETH PROBLEMS
TEN CHEAP WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR CAT RESCUE
EIGHTEEN QUESTIONS TO ASK IF YOUR CAT STOPS USING THE LITTER TRAY
HOW TO CLEAN UP CAT URINE OR POO
FELINE TERRITORY MARKING - SPRAYING AND POOING
NINETEEN REASONS WHY YOUR CAT FEELS STRESSED AND UNHAPPY AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM
THE PETTING AND BITING SYNDROME
SCRATCHING FURNITURE AND WALLS
NOTES ON NEW CATS
WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND A STRAY CAT
GROOMING IS ESSENTIAL FOR LONG-HAIRED CATS
SKIN ALLERGIES IN CATS
FOOD ALLERGIES AND INTOLERANCE IN CATS
CATS THAT DON'T GET ON WITH EACH OTHER
NOTES ON WOBBLY OR TWISTY CATS
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CAT FROM BULLYING NEIGHBOURING CATS
MAKING YOUR GARDEN SAFER FOR YOUR CAT AND DETERRING UNWANTED FELINES
HOW TO DETER AN INVADING CAT AS IT ENTERS - THE CRAFTY DIY OPTION
IF YOUR CAT BULLIES NEXT DOOR CATS
MAKING A GARDEN LATRINE FOR YOUR CAT

HOW TO HAVE A HAPPY INDOOR CAT
HOW CAN I STOP MY KITTEN CLIMBING TREES AND GETTING STUCK?
HOW CAN I SOCIALISE MY KITTEN?
SHOULD I USE A COLLAR ON MY CAT?
HOW TO GIVE A CAT A PILL
WHAT TO DO IF YOU LOSE YOUR CAT
WHEN DOES MY CAT NEED TO SEE VET?

Other Links
Feline Advisory Bureau - A website with information on diseases and behavioural problems which can be downloaded.
Cats Protection - Britain's major cat rescue charity. Order form for leaflets on cat care and cat problems.
http://www.catprofessional.com - Cat vet Sarah Caney’s website has useful information for cat owners, includingCaring for a cat with Kidney Disease and Caring for a Cat with Hyperthryroidism
http://catbehaviour.blogs.lincoln.ac.uk A great website with videos and photos to help you understand your cat's body language
http://www.westoxfordshirecats.org. uk
My local cat rescue branch. We especially need homes for older cats.