Archive: Programme

 

10:00

Door Open to Market Place


10:30

Welcome message

Alice Chau-Ginguene
Organiser, Dublin Cat Fair
Cat behaviourist, sitter, Pet First Response Instructor, Maow Care


10:40 - 11:00


Cat vs baby?

A myth buster once and for all about pregnancy and cat. How do we introduce the new baby to the cat and vice versa?

Alice Chau-Ginguene
Organiser, Dublin Cat Fair
Cat behaviourist, Maow Care, Birth and Postpartum Doula, CD(DONA) PCD(DONA)


11:00 - 11:30

What makes a cat, a cat?

We will look at our pet cats are very similar to their wild ancestors and this affects our pet cats needs.

Paula Sanfey
RVN, Page Owner of The Purrfect Nurse


11:30 - 12:00

What it takes to be a foster family and why should you do it too?

From bottle feeding to fostering older cats, how to do it and why you should do it too.

Janette McCann
Experienced cat sitter, pet first responder. Volunteer foster care for various charities, successfully bottle fed over 50 kittens and get them ready for their forever homes.


12:00 - 14:00

Lunch break - Market Place remains open


14:00 - 14:20

How to keep an indoor cat happy?

Physical and emotional need of indoor cats

Jackie Maher, qualified Veterinary Assistant, Pet First Aid Responder, experienced TNR volunteer, Winner - Dublin Regional Enterprise Award 2018, Owner, Cat Sitter At Home


14:20 - 14:50

Problems when living with ageing cats - medical reasons

We will explore different medical condition with ageing cats and tips on their care

Julia Ivanova
Veterinary Surgeon, DVM, MRCVS, MSc, provider of a veterinary home visiting service Vets for Cats


14:50 - 15:20 

Dental Care

What are we supposed to do with cats’ teeth and how to deal with them?

Paula Sanfey
RVN, Page Owner of The Purrfect Nurse


15:20 - 15:40 

Supplements for Cats

What are they and how do we use them?

Hanna Sarnatowicz-Rutkowska
Veterinary Surgeon, Sphynx cats breeder and exhibitor


15:40 - 16:00

What could go wrong?

Common behavioural issues and how to deal with them? E.g. Inappropriate urinating, fighting in a multicat household, howling, etc.

Alice Chau-Ginguene
Organiser, Dublin Cat Fair
Cat behaviourist, sitter, Pet First Response Instructor, Maow Care


16:00

Closing Message

Alice Chau-Ginguene
Organiser, Dublin Cat Fair
Cat behaviourist, sitter, Pet First Response Instructor, Maow Care


16:00 - 17:00

Market Place remain open