Breeder Valérie Mounier's advice for your cat's well-being

Welcome to the blog of Valérie Mounier, professional British Shorthair breeder and co-founder of Bogarel, the brand of cat and dog furniture that promotes their well-being.

Every week, Valérie reveals her tips for keeping your cat happy, whether at home or in a flat!

Here, you'll find information on topics relating to your cat's health.

The importance of your cat's health

Keeping your cat in good health

Your cat's health and happiness are largely influenced by their environment and daily routine. Any change in their habits can quickly upset your feline companion, so it's important to learn more about how cats function naturally to help you keep your cat healthy.

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Keep an eye on stress in cats

It's essential to keep an eye on stress in cats, as it represents a real danger to their well-being. So it's vital to recognise the symptoms of stress in your cat and take the necessary steps to reduce the sources of tension. Offering your cat a calm, secure environment with a handcrafted cat tree to let off steam is one way of calming your anxious cat.

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Caring for your cat's winter coat

When your cat goes through its autumn moult, their coat becomes thicker and fuller. As temperatures rise inside your home, your cat will start to shed. It's very important to brush your cat every day to remove dead hair and avoid ingesting too much hair when grooming.

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Insuring your pet

When you adopt your dog or cat, you may wonder whether it's necessary to take out health insurance for your pet. With pet insurance, you'll be refunded at least 50% of your pet's vet bills. This means you can make more regular follow-up visits to the vet and spend your health budget on other items that contribute to your pet's well-being, such as a handcrafted cat tree, high-quality food...

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Your cat's well-being indoors

Contributing to your cat's well-being indoors

In a flat, it's important to organise different living spaces for your cat to meet all their natural needs. They'll need a quiet place to rest, but they'll also need a stimulating play area. A handcrafted cat tree is an excellent way of entertaining your cats while overlooking their surroundings. Finally, your cat will need a space for their food and litter, which should be positioned as far away from their bowl as possible.

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Keep your cat occupied to avoid boredom

For your cat's well-being, you'll need to provide them with a range of activities to keep them busy and prevent them from getting bored. You can give your cat some physical exercise with a contemporary cat tree. We recommend opting for a handcrafted cat tree with several platforms, such as the Constellation luxury wooden cat tree. You can also leave them outdoors if there is enclosed outdoor space.

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Making sure your house move goes smoothly

You may have to move house with your little friend, and this can be a major source of stress for them. To minimise your feline's upheaval, it's important to organise the various stages of your move properly.
Leave their areas in place for as long as possible before you move, to avoid upsetting your cat's habits too prematurely.

Once you've moved into your new home, put all these areas back in place straight away and keep an eye on your cat's behaviour to see if they like how things are arranged.


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Precautions to take to prevent your cat from running away

There are several things you can do to reduce this risk. It's essential to have your cat identified by your vet thanks to a microchip and to have them sterilised, as this will reduce their reproductive instinct and therefore their desire to join a cat of the opposite sex.

If your cat is not used to going outdoors, we advise you to check which entrances and exits are accessible to them. A cat who finds themself outside for the first time will lose their bearings more and could get lost and no longer find their way home.

If your cat likes to stand by the door when you want to leave, find something for him to do beforehand to distract him from the door (throw them a ball or put them on their favourite blanket).


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Preparing to welcome a new kitten

The arrival of a new kitten requires you to prepare your home beforehand to help your little newcomer flourish.

You'll need to set up your kitten's living areas: a litter tray, which should be far from her bowls, a resting area with a bed or basket and, finally, a play area with a handmade cat tree with several platforms for her to run around and play on.

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 Getting 2 cats to live together

If you're getting ready to welcome a second cat, it's very important for the two of them to get to know each other. It's a good idea to start by meeting them indirectly through the scents of your two felines. Patience is essential when they first meet - they may not get on at first, but the important thing is that they make contact in your presence.

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