Joanne HerbertApr 12, 20212 minHappy First Birthday Salem!I can't believe Salem is 1 year old already, look how tiny he was! It's been a strange year. Salem came in to our lives after we lost...
Joanne HerbertMar 29, 20212 minKeeping your cat safe this EasterI Love Easter, Spring has arrived, the sun is shining and the garden is coming to life. It's the perfect time for that Easter egg hunt in...
Joanne HerbertMar 18, 20211 minCOVID-19: Disease ControlI am thrilled to share with you that I, on behalf of Hocus Pocus Cat Hotel, have gained the above certificate for completing the COVID...
Joanne HerbertFeb 7, 20211 minMeet SnowSnow is our lovely British Longhair kitten, she has the most loving temperament and is very much gentler than our Maine Coon, Salem. ...
Joanne HerbertSep 13, 20201 minGood NewsIm so happy to report that Salem no longer has a heart murmur! Salem went for his heart check and his murmur can no longer be heard. I...
Joanne HerbertJul 27, 20201 minSalem's first health checkLittle Salem has been with us for a week now so I thought it would be a good idea for him to visit my vet for a health check. Salem had...
Joanne HerbertApr 28, 20201 minCOVID-19 and catsDo I have to keep my cat inside if I am ill? If you’ve been diagnosed with, are suspected of having or are displaying characteristic...
Joanne HerbertDec 14, 20191 minChristmas PlantsPoinsettia is often mentioned as a potentially poisonous plant but its reputation is perhaps unfair. Over half the cases of pets eating...
Joanne HerbertDec 13, 20191 minChristmas FoodWe traditionally worry about dogs and chocolate toxicity, I had a very costly Christmas one year when my dog consumed a box of dark...
Joanne HerbertDec 13, 20191 minSeasonal CandlesChristmas is a time when we light candles but remember, exposed candles can be a hazard to cats who tend to jump onto windowsills and...
Joanne HerbertDec 10, 20192 minMake Christmas less stressful for your catThis time of year means lots of changes to a home, and for cats who often thrive on predictability, routine and the perceived safety of...
Joanne HerbertNov 22, 20191 minTransporting your catWhen transporting your cat anywhere, be it a cattery or for a veterinary appointment, never travel with the cat loose in the car – always...