Cat behaviourist?

RE: Cat behaviourist?

Martin Atkinson — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 10:32:21 GMT

[quote user="shanley barber"]However, it was after her second visit, this time with bite marks next to her jugular, that I've recommended a behaviourist! [/quote]Sorry don't know any vampire behavioural specialists!

RE: Cat behaviourist?

shanley barber — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 22:31:21 GMT

Thank you, Martin. I did speak to the owner at length about the problem, and she duly listened to my recommendations.

However, it was after her second visit, this time with bite marks next to her jugular, that I've recommended a behaviourist! This cat means it!

RE: Cat behaviourist?

Martin Atkinson — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 12:17:50 GMT

PS Aside from the pathetic person who gave me one star for a perfectly reasonable post (go and get yourself a life), there is an interesting article in this week's Vet record on cat behaviour with further reference to a paper which is available on-line. I haven't had time yet but it may be worth a gander.

RE: Cat behaviourist?

Martin Atkinson — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 08:55:47 GMT

I would recommend Vicky Halls but she is based in Kent and there's a post on her website that she is fully booked until the end of 2017.

This usually something you can deal with yourself with a careful (and honest) history of the relationship between the owner and the cat with reference to a behaviour guide. IME the reason is always not very deeply hidden in the there. The difference is that the owner is more likely to listen to a behaviourist as they cost 10x more!

RE: Cat behaviourist?

shanley barber — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 07:56:35 GMT

I am in Suffolk. Thanks, Niamh! I will suggest Lucy, she is on the APBC list, but I had never heard of her so was hesitant to recommend her.

This is a Ragdoll who is attacking his lovely owner, completely unprovoked. Unless you consider 'ceasing to stroke' a provocation!

Thanks!

RE: Cat behaviourist?

niamhjl — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 21:31:07 GMT

Hi Shanley! Lucy Bingley (www.petbehaviourhelp.co.uk) is Stowmarket based and very nice - she does both dogs and cats, although I have never actually referred a cat to her so can't vouch for how good she is with them - but she's certainly very knowledgeable and lovely! Niamh

RE: Cat behaviourist?

Gareth C. — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 20:57:22 GMT

we need to know where you are!