Posted in: "2026 - February"

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  My cat scratches everywhere: how to protect your home without suppressing their instinct

  Posted in: Our World, Cats: Care, Training, Nutrition and Well-Being

  A scratched sofa, a fraying rug, a favourite armchair under attack… Living with a cat often means facing this challenge — especially if you value a well-kept, thoughtfully designed home. Yet scratching is not defiance or spite. It is a natural, physiological and emotional behaviour. The goal is not to stop your cat from scratching, but to provide an appropriate alternative — stable, attractive and placed where it truly makes sense. Here’s how to respect your cat’s instinct while protecting...

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  Positive training: why punishment never works (and what to do instead)

  Posted in: Our World

  When an animal displays behaviour that bothers us — chewing, destruction, house soiling, or what we interpret as “disobedience” — the instinct may be to correct it. Raising our voice, isolating the animal, scolding… or reacting abruptly in the heat of the moment. These responses are often driven by frustration or concern. Yet behavioural science and learning theory are clear: punishment does not teach the desired behaviour. It may interrupt an action temporarily, but it does not build lasting...

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  Garden and rabbits: which plants are safe to feed?

  Posted in: Our World, Rabbits: Care, Nutrition and Well-Being

  Having a garden often makes people want to share nature’s freshness with their rabbit: freshly picked leaves, crunchy branches, plants straight from the garden.It feels instinctive and well intentioned. However, when it comes to rabbit nutrition, “natural” does not automatically mean “safe”. Rabbits have a very specific digestive system, perfectly adapted to a fibre-rich diet, but also extremely sensitive to imbalance. Plants that are harmless to humans – or even to other animals – can cause...

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