Claire Stares, BA (Hons), MA, PG Dip Clinical Animal Behaviour
Claire Stares is a feline behaviourist with a PG Diploma in Clinical Animal Behaviour from the University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. She’s dedicated to helping guardians and their cats overcome behavioural problems and thrive so that they can enjoy life together. A cat lady since babyhood (her first word was cat!), she has over 20 years of experience living and working with cats in homes, rescue environments and veterinary practices. A passionate advocate for training cats for enrichment and cooperative care, she practices what she preaches with her five cats: three rescued Domestic Shorthairs, Bimble, Bertie and Katie, a Siamese called Daisy Mae, and a Maine Coon named Horatio. When there isn’t a feline companion asleep on her laptop, she writes books and articles for various publications.
Recent Kinship articles by Claire Stares, BA (Hons), MA, PG Dip Clinical Animal Behaviour
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Wild Thing: Everything You Need to Know About Savannah Cats
Yes, they’re the supermodel of the cat world, but do they belong in your house?
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TikTok Says Cats Should Only Eat From Puzzle Feeders, An Expert Weighs In
Should you really ditch your cat‘s food bowl?
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Headbutts & Boops: Why Your Cat Is Bunting You
It’s (yet another) adorable behaviour your cat does, but could it indicate something more serious?
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Should My Kitty Be An Indoor Or Outdoor Cat?
All the info you need to make this crucial decision
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What Is ‘Smurgling’ and Why Do Cats Do It?
It’s just one of approximately 10 million adorable behaviours your cat does every day. But why?
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How To Support Your Cat Emotionally Over the Holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year... for you. Your cat feels otherwise
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The Secret to Persuading Your Cat to Do (Almost) Anything
Work with your cat and not against them
