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