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Bristol Cats Study The Bristol Cat study is a questionnaire based study of cat health, welfare & behaviour, run by vets

The 'Bristol Cats' study is a pioneering study of cat health, welfare and behaviour run by vets, behaviourists and epidemiologists at the University of Bristol. THE AIM IS to improve knowledge of common diseases and behaviour problems of cats, for example (but not exclusively), unwanted elimination, obesity and hyperthyroidism. Findings from the study may be used by veterinary practitioners, cat breeders, owners and the cat community to improve the health and welfare of cats in the future.

Every Cat Counts, the first national population survey of cats within the rehoming environment in sixteen years launches...
13/10/2026

Every Cat Counts, the first national population survey of cats within the rehoming environment in sixteen years launches TODAY!

We’re aiming to better understand the number of cats in the rehoming environment and the incredible work carried out by organisations dedicated to supporting them. By gathering robust data, we can help inform future decision-making, resource allocation and policy that benefits cat welfare across the UK.

Are you involved in a cat rehoming organisation? We need your help! Complete our survey and make sure your organisation is represented in this important national study. There’s even a chance to win £100 voucher for your organisation, if completed in the first two weeks!

https://tinyurl.com/Every-Cat-Counts

Every organisation matters. Every response matters. Every Cat Counts.

Please share our survey, and send the details of your local rehoming organisation through our website; www.bristol.ac.uk/vetschool/research/projects/every-cat-counts/ or email [email protected].

It's World Smile Day! We hope the lovely Bristol Cat Fidget has brought a smile to your face today 😻We'd love to see mor...
02/10/2026

It's World Smile Day! We hope the lovely Bristol Cat Fidget has brought a smile to your face today 😻

We'd love to see more pictures of the cats who make you smile! Feel free to share them with us 🐈♥

Rainbow is the Bristol Cats October 'Cat of the Month' 🎉Her owner shared with us:"Rainbow says that it's about time she'...
01/10/2026

Rainbow is the Bristol Cats October 'Cat of the Month' 🎉

Her owner shared with us:"Rainbow says that it's about time she's been recognised for her duties as Bathroom Guardian! As pictured here, she diligently guards the bathroom to protect her humans from unwanted guests.
When she's off duty, she likes nothing more than to attack her humans through the bannister as they go down the stairs, beating up catnip mice and her food!
Rainbow also loves to snuggle up to me while I am wearing my hooded blanket!" 😻

It's the Autumn Equinox and we thought we'd mark the new season with the gorgeous Bluebelle and Ollie snoozing on the so...
22/09/2026

It's the Autumn Equinox and we thought we'd mark the new season with the gorgeous Bluebelle and Ollie snoozing on the sofa. The shorter days are the perfect excuse for evenings spent curled up and cosy with our wonderful cats🍂❤️

Its Ginger Cat Appreciation Day today 😻Bristol Cats George, Toffee, and Tilly (our September COTM!) would like you to jo...
01/09/2026

Its Ginger Cat Appreciation Day today 😻

Bristol Cats George, Toffee, and Tilly (our September COTM!) would like you to join them in celebrating all the beautiful ginger cats in our lives!🐈🧡

01/09/2026

Today is Ginger Cat Appreciation Day!
I'm honour of today we'd love to see the lovely gingers you share your lives with! ❤️😻😽 🐈

Tilly is the Bristol Cats September 'Cat of the Month' 🎉Her owners shared with us: "Tilly and her brother Ringo were bor...
01/09/2026

Tilly is the Bristol Cats September 'Cat of the Month' 🎉

Her owners shared with us: "Tilly and her brother Ringo were born on 29 July 2010 as part of a litter of four kittens and came to live with the King family in October 2010. They joined the Cats Study shortly afterwards and we have completed the questionnaires annually. Tilly is unusual in being a female ginger cat, albeit with a 'smokey' coat.

She has always been a vocal and sociable cat who likes to join the family in all activities. Strangely that sociability did not extend to her brother - they barely tolerated each other, giving a wide 'berth' when eating alongside each other, and hissing when they passed each other on the stairs.

Sadly Ringo was killed by a car on a nearby road in January 2025 and since then Tilly has been our only cat. Soon afterwards, we noticed that she was becoming even more vocal, losing weight and her coat was becoming very 'clumpy'. Our vet diagnosed hyperthyroidism in September 2025 and she started taking Thyronorm which is definitely helping - she has regained some weight and seems more settled.

Tilly has recently celebrated her 16th birthday and now spends most of the day on different favourite chairs with brief periods exploring the local area. She often joins us in the garden to 'supervise' what we are doing and on the sofa during the evenings to watch TV. She regards our neighbours' gardens and homes as part of her territory - she has been found on more than one occasion asleep on various neighbours' beds!

We hope that now her hyperthyroidism is under control, she will have many more years ahead."

Bristol Cats Sooty and Sweep are setting the tone for everybody planning a restful Summer Bank Holiday 😎
31/08/2026

Bristol Cats Sooty and Sweep are setting the tone for everybody planning a restful Summer Bank Holiday 😎

Today is National Lazy Day, and Wh***ey is showing us how it's done!We hope all our Bristol Cats are spending the day re...
10/08/2026

Today is National Lazy Day, and Wh***ey is showing us how it's done!

We hope all our Bristol Cats are spending the day resting and relaxing without feeling even a little bit guilty😄

Today is National Kitten Day! So it's our annual throwback to when our cats Fergal, Freya, Luna and Holly were babies 😻W...
10/07/2026

Today is National Kitten Day! So it's our annual throwback to when our cats Fergal, Freya, Luna and Holly were babies 😻

We'd love to see your cats when they were tiny fluff balls too! 🐾

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