When a cat eliminates outside of the litter box it’s probably the most frustrating behavior a cat parent ever has to cope with. All of a sudden, the cat who never caused any problems has suddenly started viewing the dining room carpet or living room sofa as makeshift litter boxes. Plastic coverings start making their ...

    I’m sure you’ve noticed the intriguing structure at the base of the outer part of your cat’s ear. It’s that delicate slit that forms a tiny pouch. Medically, this thin flap of skin is known as the cutaneous marginal pouch, but the name you’ll most often hear when referring to this part of ...

You undoubtedly want a long, healthy, and happy life for your beloved cat. Building a deep bond and enjoying years spent together is a shared desire. It begins with an understanding of the essential needs of cats and the reasons behind those needs. The journey to nurturing a wonderful relationship with your cat starts by ...

Anyone even remotely familiar with cats is aware of their fastidious nature. Cats dedicate a considerable portion of their daily routine to grooming and maintaining an immaculately clean coat. Despite having this knowledge of the nature of cats, some cat parents underestimate the importance of a cat’s need for cleanliness in other aspects of daily ...

We love how playful and curious cats are, but those traits can also pose serious risks to their safety. One behavior is particularly worrisome, and that’s when cats chew on electrical cords. Understanding the Behavior Pain relief. With kittens, the reason may be due to teething discomfort. With older cats it could be to relieve pain ...

  Living with a cat for even the shortest amount of time quickly reveals they have meticulous grooming habits. That frequent grooming is not rooted in vanity; it’s crucial for health and survival. This fastidious grooming can also lead to a common issue known as hairballs, technically referred to as trichobezoars. What is a Hairball? ...

The thought of caring for a blind cat may initially seem overwhelming, but with a few environmental modifications, a little patience, and TLC, your cat can confidently navigate their environment. Cats can be born blind, or the blindness may be the result of illness, injury, or it could be age-related. Understanding What’s Needed When vision ...

  The eyes of a cat are not only beautiful and expressive, but they also have a unique way of perceiving the world around them. It’s important to note, however, that cats rely on more than just their vision to interact with their surroundings. When trying to interpret how cats navigate and perceive their surroundings, ...

You just placed your cat’s food bowl on the floor and it seems as if in mere seconds, everything has been gobbled up. Eating too rapidly can have health implications as well as causing discomfort. In many cases, rapid eating results in the food making an immediate reappearance through regurgitation and causing your cat to ...

When it comes to correcting unwanted behaviors in your cat, punishment is not an effective nor humane approach. Here are 10 reasons to use positive reward-based methods rather than punishment, to have a better relationship with your feline companion. 1. Punishment Doesn’t Teach Your Cat Anything Positive Initially, punishment may seem to be the way ...