With effect from 18th December 2022, this forum is now "read only", for reference purposes, and is closed to new posts.
We are very grateful indeed to all who have posted so much helpful advice over the years, which will remain as a useful resource for others.
Alternative, trusted cat forums can be found here:
Purrs in our Hearts: https://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk
CatForum: https://www.catforum.com
Please visit the main CatChat.org website for the following:
Cat Rescue & Rehoming Centres across the UK & Ireland: https://www.catchat.org/shelters
Cats Needing Homes in your area: https://www.catchat.org/adopt
Cat Rehoming advice: https://www.catchat.org/index.php/rehome-pet-cat
Lost & Found cats advice: https://www.catchat.org/index.php/cat-m ... lost-found
FIV information - Facts not Fiction: https://www.catchat.org/index.php/fiv
All other cat related Advice & Iinformation: https://www.catchat.org/index.php/advice/cat-help