Qualifications
- RCVS Veterinary Nursing Qualification (credit) – 1997
- D32/33 Assessor Award (updated later to Clinical Coach) – 2001
- City and Guilds Certificate in Small Animal Nutrition – 2008
- RCVS Examiners Certificate – 2009
- ISFM Feline Friendly Nursing Certificate (distinction) – 2010
- ISFM Feline Nursing Diploma (distinction) – 2013
- ISFM Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour (distinction) – 2018
![Allo or mutual grooming occurs between two cats of the same social group 🐈🐈 🐾 It involves each cat grooming the other around the head and neck area, but sometimes only one cat will groom the other 🐾 Allogrooming is thought to occur between cats that have a good relationship and are relaxed in each others company. It can help to strengthen their social bond and maintain the group scent 💕💕 🐾 However... This may not always be the case and some studies have shown that allogrooming can occur between cats that have shown to be previously aggressive with each other, possibly as a way of reducing tension or preventing fighting or injury 🐾Cats can also show aggressive behaviours towards each other during or after being groomed and it's not always a pleasurable experience for the groomee! 🐱So there you have it! Sometimes it's a good thing, but not always - it depends on the situation! 📚References Atkinson, T., 2018. Practical feline behaviour: Understanding cat behaviour and improving welfare. 1st ed. Wallingford: CABI Brown, S., 2020. The cat: A natural history. London: THE IVY PRESS Icatcare.org. 2021. Cat Communication | International Cat Care. [online] Available at: <https://icatcare.org/advice/cat-communication/> [Accessed 16 April 2021]. #catnurse #thecatnurse #cats #catsofinstagram #instacat #catfacts #learnaboutcats #understandyourcat #catbehaviour #catcare #catadvice #cattips #catowners #catowner #pet #petsofinstagram #catbehavior #cathealth](https://thecatnurse.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)