We’ve discussed cat feeding habits in several other posts, and we’ve all heard cats referred to as finicky eaters. You might even be living with one yourself. No matter what food you bring home from the store your cat just turns their her nose up at it and gives you a look that says ...

It happens in homes all across the world. The cat walks into the bathroom and spots something too hard to resist… the toilet paper hanging next to the toilet. As the cat reaches up to touch it with a paw, he discovers a great new activity: toilet paper unrolling and shredding. Within minutes your bathroom ...

Cats are obligate carnivores and can only get much needed vitamin A from animal sources. They are unable to convert beta carotene from vegetable sources into vitamin A the way humans and canines can. Vitamin A must come from meat. Cats also need the amino acid taurine in their diet and unlike dogs and humans, ...

Even though you may not be able to see it, if your cat sprays in your home you can definitely smell it. The unmistakable odor indicates all is not peaceful in your cat’s universe. When a cat sprays, it can put everyone in crisis mode and it can put the cat at risk of being relinquished to ...

  Furniture scratching. So many people are convinced this is a behavior displayed by cats just for the sheer thrill of destroying the living room sofa or treasured antique chair. If you live with a cat who has turned your upholstery into mere shreds, you’re probably at your wit’s end in terms of whether keeping ...

Have you ever found yourself thinking your cat was behaving out of spite or because she’s mad at you? If you have, you’re not alone. This is something I hear on a daily basis when people call our office about a behavior problem. Your Cat Isn’t Being Spiteful The truth is, your cat isn’t planning ...

What are compulsive behaviors? There are repetitive behaviors that don’t have a purpose and interfere with the cat’s ability to function normally. In some cases, compulsive behaviors can actually be physically harmful. Compulsive behavior is often the result of ongoing stress or even boredom. Cats who are exposed to stress on an ongoing basis are ...

  Scent matters to your cat. Scent is your cat’s business card. It also tells your cat valuable information about other cats in the environment. For your cat, scent is a vital communication tool. Being the verbal species that we are, humans don’t truly appreciate the volumes of information provided in scent, but trust me, ...

  You’ve seen countless TV shows, movies, and pictures with cats enjoying a bowl of milk. Have you ever thought about whether milk is actually a good thing for cats to drink? Are you really doing that stray cat a favor by placing a saucer of milk out on your back porch? The answer may ...

Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) is a product added to car windshield wiper reservoirs and in car radiators to prevent freezing. Antifreeze poisoning occurs when pets lick or drink any of the substance that may have spilled or leaked onto driveways, garage floors or parking lots. You can usually recognize it by the bright green color. While ...