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Are My Cats Playing or Fighting?

ARE MY CATS PLAYING OR FIGHTING

Playtime is an important part of cat life. It’s something that benefits cats, starting in kittenhood and extending all the way through the older years. The way cats play as they age may change but the desire to play should hopefully remain throughout life. If you live with more than one cat, hopefully, they have ...

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20 Things Your New Kitten Wants You to Know

  If there’s a new kitten in your life, it may seem overwhelming at first as you figure out what supplies you need, how to get to know the furry new family member and how to keep thim healthy, safe and happy. If your new cat could talk, there’s a good chance these are the ...

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Pick Toys That Match Your Cat’s Play Style Preference

In a previous article I covered tips on choosing the right toy for your cat. Several factors go into making that decision such as your cat’s general personality, mobility, texture preferences, size, shape, and sound preferences. That article can be accessed here: Choosing the Right Toys for Your Cat In this article let’s talk more ...

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8 Tips for Easing Tension Between Cats

8 tips for easing tension between cats

Living in a multicat household has many advantages. Cats learn from each other, play together, form bonds that can become incredibly close, and they fill our hearts with so much love and joy. Living in a multicat household is not without challenges though.  Introducing a new cat requires patience and lots of finesse. Some cats ...

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Choosing the Right Toys for Your Cat: My 12 Tips

choosing the right toys for your cat

It can be extremely confusing when you stand in the cat toy aisle at your favorite pet supply store or browse online in search of a toy your cat will like. Advertising on packages claim their toys are irresistible to felines but how do you decide? Perhaps you’re enticed by the picture of a playful ...

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Your Cat’s Tail: What it Says About Mood

Your cat’s tail serves many functions aside from tickling your nose when she walks cross your computer keyboard as you try to work or blocking the view as you attempt to read texts on your phone. One important function is that the tail contributes to the cat’s sense of balance. It serves as a natural ...

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9 Things Your Cat Wants You to Do

  When you bring your new cat home I’m sure you have a picture of what life will be like with that furry family member. For most people that dream includes companionship, affection, love, playtime, and fun. All-too-often though, some people expect the cat to be the one to do all the work. It comes ...

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7 Tips for Turning Your Cat into a Lap Cat

7 tips for turning your cat into a lap cat

One question I’m commonly asked about is whether it’s possible to turn a reluctant cat into a lap cat. Many people have visions of sitting in a comfy chair by the fire with a sleeping kitty curled up on their lap. Are some cats born to be lap cats and others aren’t? Well, there is ...

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How to Keep Your Cat Away From the Christmas Tree

Christmas is coming and everyone is so excited. To make the holiday even more spectacular, you found the perfect Christmas tree. You set it up, carefully decorate it and then stand back to bask in the beauty of the twinkling lights and delicate ornaments handed down from generation to generation. Your happiness may quickly turn ...

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