Your data on MRCVSonline
The nature of the services provided by Vision Media means that we might obtain certain information about you.
Please read our Data Protection and Privacy Policy for details.

In addition, (with your consent) some parts of our website may store a 'cookie' in your browser for the purposes of
functionality or performance monitoring.
Click here to manage your settings.
If you would like to forward this story on to a friend, simply fill in the form below and click send.

Your friend's email:
Your email:
Your name:
 
 
Send Cancel

Cats Protection hosts fifth annual cat behaviour event
This year's theme is Cat Connections, exploring the link between behaviour and welfare.
The Cat Behaviour Conference will explore the link between behaviour and welfare.

Cats Protection will be hosting its fifth annual Cat Behaviour Conference, as it seeks to reveal new insights on cats and their habits.

The theme of this year’s online event, which takes place on Friday, 13 September, will be ‘Cat Connections’, with expert speakers making connections between cats’ behaviour and their welfare.

The session will explore a range of feline behaviour topics, such as managing stress in cats and the challenges that are faced by cats in rescue centres. There will be discussion into the links between medical issues and behaviour issues, and the best practices for improving human behaviour in relation to cat care.

Talks will also detail the importance of advocacy in promoting ethical feline behaviour practices.

The conference will also feature panel discussions and Q&A sessions, inviting attendees to speak with presenters directly about their talks.

The event is open to anyone that wishes to learn more about cat behaviour and welfare, whether it is on a personal or professional level. This includes veterinary staff and students, animal shelter workers and cat enthusiasts.

It also counts as seven hours of CPD, with CPD certificates available at the end of the conference.

This year’s event will be running from 9.00am to 5.30pm on Friday, 13 September. Content will remain online for up to six months, so that attendees can revisit their favourite talks and catch up with what they’ve missed.

The work of Cats Protection, including their behaviour team, is supported by the People’s Postcode Lottery. Since 2018, over £9.9 million has been raised for the charity.

Daniel Warren-Cummings, central behaviour officer at Cats Protection, said: “Cats are notoriously mysterious and we’re constantly learning more about their behaviour.

“At Cats Protection, we’re dedicated to helping people see the world through cats’ eyes and this conference is a great way for us to do just that.”

The conference will be hosted by The Webinar Vet, with tickets purchasable for £50 plus VAT on The Webinar Vet’s website.

Image © Shutterstock

Become a member or log in to add this story to your CPD history

Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

News Story 1
 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

Click here for more...
News Shorts
RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.