iCatCare focus on meeting needs and feline friendly practice

Feline behavioural needs and recovery from illness and injury are to be key topics at this year's International Cat Care (iCatCare) Conference.

Taking place at a new venue - the Beaumont Estate in Windsor - on October 5, the conference will give delegates an insight into the work of iCatCare, formerly the Feline Advisory Bureau (FAB).

This includes the new Feline Friendly Nursing Guidelines, the implications of the Cat Friendly Clinic Scheme and the charity's global welfare projects.

A range of "break-out" sessions focusing on the behavioural needs of cats in the home are new to the conference this year, and will be run by Ceva alongside the main programme.

A number of experts from university veterinary schools will be speaking during the conference, including Lynn Forster from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), who will explain how cats adapt to the loss of a limb, and discuss felines who experience "phantom limbs".

Other topics include the rehabilitation of orthopaedic patients using physiotherapy, nursing cats who refuse to eat and making life more enjoyable for the indoor cat.

As well as domestic cats, the conference offers fascinating insights into their larger relatives, as Graham Law of Glasgow University shares his fascinating experiences providing environmental enrichment to big cats in captivity.

This year's event is open to iCatCare members and all interested parties, including veterinary surgeons, nurses, cat breeders, cattery owners, rescue workers and owners.

For more information, visit the iCatCare website.