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  When it comes to choosing a litter box, it’s important to match the size of the box to the size of your cat. It’s easy to get influenced by a desire to choose a box based on whether it will fit in a certain location. In some cases that may still work out fine ...

  It’s a sound everyone has heard at some point. Even if your cat is the sweetest little cat on the planet, if he has ever felt threatened or needed to send a warning to someone (feline, canine, or human), he has probably hissed at some point. Hissing may seem like a comical sound for ...

Being protective of resources is a natural instinct for all animals but it can become an issue when it creates stress, triggers aggression, and impacts the relationship of the companion animals in your home. Resource guarding can be triggered by a concern for the availability of food, favorite resting areas, toys, the litter box, and ...

  Surprisingly, you may be sending a mixed message to your cat when attempting to train or correct behavior issues. We’ve all done it at some point – we’ve unintentionally rewarded the cat for the very behavior we didn’t want displayed. How does this happen? It’s an easy and common mistake. Communication Confusion and Your ...

    So many people claim to be cat whisperers and have the special talent that enables them to figure out an animal’s mind. True professionals in this field though, make their living based on a sound knowledge of the science of animal behavior. The problem is that in this unregulated field anyone can claim ...

  Chances are, if you’re looking for your cat somewhere in your house she’s probably in an elevated location. When it comes to napping or just chilling out, cats often prefer being above ground level. Being able to safely climb is an important aspect of your cat’s daily life. Climbing to an elevated spot enable ...

  Thunderstorms can be very unsettling. Typically, when it comes to our pets, we think of dogs as the ones who end up shaking, crying, or hiding when Mother Nature displays a sound and light show, but many cats also become nervous. If thunderstorms cause anxiety to your cat, here are nine tips to help ...

Fleas and ticks. Ewww, we don’t even want to think about them but it’s important to stay on top of this to prevent your cat from becoming a blood meal for parasites. Even indoor cats can get fleas and ticks, especially if you have a dog who could be bringing the little blood suckers inside. If ...

  Cats take comfort in predictability and routine and if you want to avoid creating unnecessary stress, it’s important to keep that in mind when you’re planning on introducing anything unfamiliar. You may think I’m only referring to major changes, but for many cats, even a minor change can be upsetting. The type of litter ...

  Listen to the audio version of this article With a dog, a popular position for petting is often the belly rub. To most dogs, nothing feels as enjoyable as when you endlessly scratch and rub that tender tummy. Try that with a cat, however, and you’ll most likely end up with a scratched hand. Why ...