Archive for November, 2012
keep them comfy !
Cats love the sun. As the day progresses your cat moves around the house choosing the next sleeping place, following the sun from east to west. At this time of year however, it’s true that we struggle to find any sun, in this part of the world. Nevertheless, for your cat’s comfort, try to make sure there is a perch in a sunny area where he/she can relax in an undisturbed position and feel safe. They will love you for it !
indoor cats need extra stimulus
Try to involve your indoor cat by creating new places to play, hide and explore inside the house ….. Inside the wardrobe, on top of the bookcase – or even in a cupboard, He/she will appreciate it. Cardboard boxes (with scrunched up paper balls) make it extra exciting !
signs of feline stress
Did you realise that scratching the face, shaking the head and licking the lips may all be subtle signs that your cat is feeling a little stressed. There are many other signs that may include hiding, spraying and redirected aggression. We’ve found that a synthetic version of the naturally occurring facial pheromones of cats (such as Feliway) has a calming influence. We’ve used this when we’ve moved house, or had a trip to the vets and feel it’s helped
did you know …? cats in japan
Cats are extremely popular in Japan. From the figurines of the beckoning cat (the raised paw, that is said to bring good luck) to the ever increasing cat cafes. These are cafes, where folk with no space for their own pets can go, to spend time with cats !
a birthday coming up … ?
It shouldn’t need a special event to invoke booking an appointment with the groomer. However, a cat’s birthday, or Xmas time may have that effect. Keeping your cat’s skin and coat in good condition is an important part of boosting their health and wellbeing. Get in touch to see if we can bring our services to you. It really is as though we are just down the road. Wherever you are in the North West, we are happy to travel to you.
wherever you are in the north west – no problem !
EssentiallyPurrfect is based in Heapey, Chorley PR6. Being located in central Lancashire, we have fantastic motorway network links (M6 / M61 / M65 /M56) enabling service coverage throughout the North West. Travel costs are calculated as a ratio of distance and average journey time, plus equipment set up.
If you think we could help – or just want a chat for more information – please get in touch
tested on humans first !
Did you know ….. ? The products used at EssentiallyPurrfect include the John Paul Mitchell range. Their products are designed to be safe, natural and ph balanced. Plus, they are tested on humans first ….. That makes a refreshing change !
latest special offers
Have you seen our latest special offers ? As a new customer you’ll receive a 10% discount off your first grooming appointment. See the Pricing page for full details.