"We know that even little changes in how we interact with cats in our daily lives can make a big difference to their physical health and wellbeing" - Nicola Martin, iCatCare CEO.

The day will explore what it means to be ‘cat friendly’

With International Cat Day 2025 fast approaching (8 August), organisers iCatCare are exploring what it means to be ‘cat friendly’.

Throughout the day, the charity will share cat-friendly tips showing how to respect each cat’s unique nature and meet their environmental and social needs. 

Among them are understanding the signs for better cat-friendly interactions, the importance of cat-friendly play for health and wellbeing, and tips for a cat-friendly environment at home or in the veterinary clinic. 

Nicola Martin, iCatCare CEO, said: “At iCatCare, we know that even little changes in how we interact with cats in our daily lives can make a big difference to their physical health and mental wellbeing. From making cat-friendly adjustments to the home environment, to taking steps to reduce the stress of veterinary clinic visits, we hope our #CatFriendlyEveryDay campaign for International Cat Day 2025 will encourage people to consider the positive changes they can make every day for the cats in their care.  

“We'd like to thank our supporters, partners and sponsors whose generous funding enables iCatCare to continue to provide our charitable services through sharing feline knowledge and expertise, and to everyone who dedicates their time to improving the lives of cats around the world”. 

International Cat Day highlights important feline-focused topics and raises awareness of cats as a species. It will see charities, veterinary professionals and feline enthusiasts share resources and information to support the care of cats across the world.

Further advice and information from International Cat Care about this year’s event can be found on their social media platform, including a special 15 per cent discount on their cat-friendly courses.

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