🐾 Cat Care
Tips, stories and advice from Wendy — your local South Manchester cat sitter.
Whether you're helping a friend or thinking of cat sitting yourself, here's how the professionals structure a visit — and the small habits that separate adequate care from great care.
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Everything about looking after your cat while you're on holiday, in one place: the options, the costs, the preparation, and how to actually relax while you're away.
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Eighteen years as an NHS dentist, a lifetime of cats, a ginger boy called Freddie, and a paw print tattoo with a story behind it. The person behind Wendy's Cat-Sitting Service, in her own words.
Read more It's the quiet worry behind every first booking: my cat doesn't do strangers. Here's how cats really respond to a sitter, why hiding is fine, and how the shyest cats come round.
Read more Handing a stranger your house keys feels like a bigger leap than handing over the cat. Here's how professional key handling works, what to check, and the questions that separate pros from chancers.
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The scenario every owner dreads: something's wrong with the cat and you're hundreds of miles away. Here's exactly what happens when a professional sitter is on the case.
Read more A good cat sitter can absolutely take your cat to the vet if needed — but a few minutes of setup before you travel makes all the difference. Here's exactly what to arrange.
Read more Wondering what cat sitting costs in Manchester? Here's a straightforward guide to typical prices, what's included, what affects the cost — and how it compares to a cattery.
Read more Christmas is the busiest time of year for cat sitters — and the worst time to be looking for one at short notice. Here's how festive cat care works and when to book.
Read more Cattery or cat sitter? It's the biggest decision cat owners face before a holiday. Here's an honest comparison of cost, stress, security and care — and which cats suit which option.
Read more Every good cat-sitting booking starts with a meet and greet. Here's exactly what happens, what to have ready, and what we're quietly learning about your cat while we chat.
Read more Handing over your keys and your cat is a big deal. These eight questions will quickly separate professional cat sitters from hobbyists — and help you book with confidence.
Read more Insulin, thyroid tablets, drops or daily pills — medication doesn't have to mean cancelling the holiday. Here's how to arrange safe care for a cat with medical needs.
Read more Overnight? A weekend? A fortnight? Here's how long cats can genuinely be left alone at different ages — and when you need to arrange care.
Read more Summers in South Manchester might not be scorching, but cats feel the heat more than most people realise. Here's what actually works — from water bowls to warning signs of heatstroke.
Read more Booked the cat sitter? Great. Here are the ten things cat owners most often forget before going away — from spare litter to the one phone number that matters most.
Read more Cats are famously independent — but independent isn't the same as solitary. Here's how to tell if your cat gets lonely, and what actually helps when you're away.
Read more First trip away since the kitten arrived? Here's how young cats cope with absence, how much care they really need, and how to set up a stress-free first goodbye.
Read more Is it better to let your cat outside, or keep them indoors? The answer depends on your cat, your location, and a few important safety considerations.
Read more Cats are subtle creatures — they rarely show stress in obvious ways. Knowing what to look for means you can step in early before a small issue becomes a bigger problem.
Read more Going away can be stressful — not just for you, but for your cat too. Here are the things that really make a difference to your cat's wellbeing when you're not at home.
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