Cats Articles

Moved in Turkey or changed your phone number? Learn what PETVET actually stores, how to correct the record linked to your pet's microchip, why the popular '30 days or a fine' claim is misleading, and the real 2026 deadlines for ownership change, loss and death.

Can an old ear tattoo still replace a microchip for pet travel? Sometimes — but only in narrow legacy cases. Updated September 3, 2026: the EU still recognizes clearly readable tattoos applied before July 3, 2011; Great Britain has a similar exception; Turkey requires microchip + PETVET + passport for outbound dogs and cats; and U.S. CDC dog rules require a universally readable microchip rather than an ISO-only brand. Includes the EU's new 2026 legal framework, Turkey→EU rabies-titre timing, multiple-chip scenarios and country-by-country guidance.

An ISO-compatible microchip is the safest default for international pet travel, but it is not literally mandatory in every destination or every legacy case. This September 2026 guide compares the EU, Great Britain, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, the USA, Canada and the UAE — including non-ISO reader exceptions, the EU's 2028 country-code transition, rabies-vaccine sequencing, document matching and what to do if your pet already has the wrong or unreadable chip.

Cat meowing at night? Hunger, under-stimulation, hormonal drive, or reinforced behaviour — each needs a different fix. Comforting makes it worse. The Hunt→Eat→Sleep evening routine produces noticeable improvement in most cats within 2–4 weeks.

Is microchipping your dog or cat required by law in 2026? Complete guide covering the UK (£500 fine for cats since 2024), Australia, Germany, France, the US, and 15+ more countries — with penalties, registries, and step-by-step compliance instructions.

Yes, cat food can deteriorate after serving, but wet and dry food have different risks. Reputable manufacturers currently give different wet-food limits, so this guide explains the 1–4 hour range, dry-food handling, refrigerator storage, overnight bowls, and when questionable food should be discarded.

Cat scratching at the door constantly? It could be attention-seeking (operant conditioning) or separation anxiety — and treating the wrong one makes things worse. 10 distinguishing signs, behavior modification steps, environmental protocols, and a realistic 8-week timeline.

Is your cat eating or licking cat litter? A one-time taste may be curiosity, but repeated litter eating can be pica linked with anemia, GI disease, dietary insufficiency, stress, diabetes, hyperthyroidism or other conditions. Learn clumping vs crystal vs plant-litter risks, obstruction warning signs, what to do now, and when to call a vet.

Did your cat lick, chew, or swallow part of a trash bag? A brief lick is different from plastic ingestion. Learn the real foreign-body and obstruction risks, warning signs, what not to do, when additives or chemical residue actually matter, and when to call a vet or emergency clinic.