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Fighting & Tension
Advice for households experiencing conflict, tension or aggression between cats.
Cats Fighting Each Other: Causes, Warning Signs, and How to Help
When fighting escalates or becomes frequent, it needs addressing for the safety of every cat in the home.
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Multi-Cat Household Problems: Creating a Peaceful Home
Most multi-cat problems are environmental rather than temperamental — and solvable with the right changes.
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Resource Management in Multi-Cat Homes: The Complete Guide
Most multi-cat conflict comes down to resource access. Get this right and most tension disappears.
Read ArticleSpraying & Marking
Advice for cats that are spraying, scent marking or toileting outside the litter tray.
Cat Spraying Indoors: Why It Happens and How to Stop It
Indoor spraying is communication, not a toilet failure. Understanding why is the first step to stopping it.
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How to Stop a Cat Spraying: A Step-by-Step Approach
A methodical ten-step approach to identifying and resolving cat spraying for good.
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Cat Peeing Outside the Litter Tray: Medical vs Behavioural Causes
A cat toileting outside the tray always has a cause. Learn how to find it and what to do.
Read ArticleScratching Furniture
Advice for unwanted scratching and protecting furniture around the home.
Why Do Cats Scratch Furniture? The Real Reasons Explained
Scratching is not bad behaviour. Understanding why cats scratch helps you redirect it effectively.
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How to Stop Your Cat Scratching Furniture: Practical Steps
A step-by-step guide to redirecting your cat's scratching to a post they will actually use.
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Best Scratching Posts for UK Cats: What to Look for and Why
Most scratching posts sold in UK shops are too short or wobbly. Here is what to look for.
Read ArticleHiding & Anxiety
Advice for nervous, anxious or withdrawn cats.
Cat Hiding: When It Is Normal and When to Worry
All cats hide sometimes. Learn when it is healthy feline behaviour and when it signals a problem.
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Signs of Stress in Cats: How to Tell If Your Cat Is Anxious
Cats are masters at hiding how they feel. Learn to recognise the early signs of stress.
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Cat Separation Anxiety: Signs, Causes, and How to Help
Cats can develop genuine separation anxiety. Learn the signs and how to help them feel secure alone.
Read ArticleMoving House
Advice for helping cats adjust to a new environment.
Moving House with a Cat: Before, During, and After
Moving house ranks as one of the top stressors for cats. Good preparation makes all the difference.
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When Routine Changes Stress Your Cat: What to Do
Small routine changes that feel minor to you can unsettle a cat significantly. Here is why and what to do.
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Cat Stress with a New Baby: How to Prepare and What to Expect
With thoughtful preparation, most cats adjust well to a new baby. Start early and maintain routine.
Read ArticleNew Cat Introductions
Advice for introducing new cats, kittens and other pets into the home.
How to Introduce a New Cat to Your Resident Cat: Step-by-Step
A careful, patient introduction sets the tone for the entire relationship between your cats.
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Introducing a Kitten to an Adult Cat: What to Expect
Adult cats find kittens exhausting. Learn what to expect and how to manage the energy mismatch.
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Scent Swapping: How and Why to Do It When Introducing Cats
Scent swapping introduces cats to each other before they ever meet face to face. Here is how.
Read ArticleGeneral Cat Behaviour
General wellbeing, stress and behaviour advice.
What Causes Stress in Cats? The Most Common Triggers Explained
Most cat stress traces back to environmental, social, or medical triggers. Learn what to look for.
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Cat Scared of Fireworks: How to Help Your Cat Through Fireworks Season
Fireworks are one of the most common causes of acute stress in UK cats. Preparation makes a difference.
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Indoor Cat Enrichment: 20 Ideas to Keep Your Cat Happy at Home
An unstimulated indoor cat is often a stressed cat. Here are 20 practical enrichment ideas.
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Information about LOAFD, pheromones and getting the best results from your diffuser.
LOAFD Calm Cat Support: What It Is and How It Fits Into Your Cat's Care
What LOAFD is, how it works, and how it fits into a thoughtful approach to your cat's wellbeing.
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Cat Calming Diffusers: A Complete Guide to Pheromone Products
Pheromone diffusers are one of the most widely used calming tools for anxious cats. Here is how they work.
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Cat Calming Supplements: What Is Available and What Works
An honest overview of cat calming supplements in the UK, with a clear look at the evidence.
Read ArticleMedical disclaimer: Content on the LOAFD Advice Hub is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute veterinary advice. Always consult a qualified veterinary professional if your cat is unwell, in pain, or showing sudden behavioural changes. If your cat is straining to urinate or you suspect a urinary blockage, seek emergency veterinary care immediately.
