The District Pet Nurse

10/08/2026

🐾 Claw care for elderly cats 🐾

As cats get older, they often become less active and may not wear their claws down as naturally as they once did. This can lead to overgrown claws that start to curl towards the pads, which can become uncomfortable. If the nails continue to grow into the pads themselves, the pads can become sore and infected which would require a visit to your Vet.

This handsome gentleman has recently started having regular nail trims with me in the comfort of his own home, as part of his ongoing care to help keep his paws healthy and comfortable. 💚

Some signs your older cat may benefit from a claw trim:

✂️ Claws catching on carpets or blankets
✂️ Clicking on hard floors
✂️ Thickened or curved nails
✂️ Difficulty retracting the claws fully

Regular claw clipping is a small but important part of maintaining comfort and mobility in senior cats.

If you’re unsure whether your cat’s claws need attention, feel free to send me a message for advice. 🐱

05/08/2026

I had the pleasure of caring for this handsome chap recently with daily pop-in visits while his owners were away for the week. He was full of character, very curious, and definitely had a few cheeky ideas of his own! 😸

One of the best parts of my job is getting to know each pet's unique personality— and this little boy certainly has plenty of that! 🐾😊

22/06/2026

When you arrive for a visit and they're sitting there with their paws crossed like this... 😼🐾

Now tell me... what exactly have you been plotting? 🤔😂

Thankfully, my feline clients are always happy to fill me in 🐾

03/06/2026

After a lovely walk and a few well-earned treats, someone wasted no time claiming his favourite armchair! 💤

Curled up, cosy, and living his best spoiled life. 💙🐾🐕

08/05/2026

🐱 A little pet food awareness post 🐱

I’ve noticed more and more beautifully marketed “boutique” cat foods appearing on shelves and social media — often promoting things like human-grade ingredients, high protein, or natural meat fillets.

While many of these foods are perfectly good, it’s really important to check whether the food is labelled 'complete' or 'complementary.'

✅ Complete food = contains the full range of nutrients a cat needs as their main diet.

⚠️ Complementary food = designed to be fed alongside a complete diet, not on its own. These products are often made from simple ingredients like tuna, prawns, chicken breast, or fish broth only.

The problem is that the wording can sometimes be very small and easy to miss on the packaging. If a cat is fed complementary food as their only diet long-term, they can develop nutritional deficiencies because cats need specific vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to stay healthy.

The best thing we can do is make informed choices:
✔️ Check labels carefully
✔️ Make sure your cat’s main food says 'complete'
✔️ Use complementary foods as treats, toppers, or occasional meals unless advised otherwise by your vet

After all, a well-fed cat is a happy cat 🐾

27/04/2026

When home feels just right, they become 'part of the furniture' ! 🥰

This handsome boy found his perfect spot to close his eyes and have a little power nap 💙🐱

Keeping your pets happy and relaxed when you’re away 🐾

15/04/2026

✨ A very special reunion ✨

Back in 2018, I first had the pleasure of looking after these two lovely cats 🐾

After their owners had a few house moves, I hadn’t seen them for quite some time… so I was absolutely delighted to be asked to care for them again recently.

Over the last eight years they’ve entered their golden years, and one of them now has a serious medical condition. Naturally, this made their owners very unsure about going away—but knowing my experience as a Veterinary Nurse gave them the reassurance and confidence to take their holiday.

I felt honoured to be trusted with their care again after all this time.

Thank you so much for the beautiful orchid and the lovely card—it meant so much and was very much appreciated 🙏

From 2018 to now… a lovely reunion 🐾💛

09/04/2026

This handsome little gentleman enjoyed some cozy pop-in visits while his humans were away 💛 From comfy beds in his favourite spots, plenty of head scratches, his daily medication to his own feeding regime, he was well cared for.

Keeping your pets happy, comfortable, and loved—even when you’re not there—is what it’s all about!

28/03/2026