It’s 5am and your cat is sitting on your chest and pawing at your nose. Wake up, wake up, it’s time to play! Well, it’s time to play if you’re a cat but if you’re a sleeping human this is probably last on your list. So why does this pattern repeat itself every time? Why does ...
Read More »Why Do Some Cats Like People Who Don’t Like Them?
Do you have a cat who routinely seems to head toward the one visitor in your home who doesn’t like cats? Does your cat try everything to get close to the one guest who is allergic to cats? Is it some kind of radar? Does your cat take pleasure in watching your guests cringe ...
Read More »A Simple Little Trick to Use During New Cat Introductions
Listen to the audio version of this article Introducing a second cat to a resident cat is often viewed by cat parents as one of the most frustrating aspects of living with felines. It’s often a nail-biting experience but it doesn’t have to be. The key is to do a gradual introduction and give ...
Read More »Does Your Cat Feel Safe in the Litter Box?
Litter Box Cleanliness When it comes to the litter box, almost all cat parents know that cleanliness is important to cats. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean all cat parents keep the box clean. One person’s idea of cleanliness may be totally unacceptable to another person. In most cases, if you aren’t keeping the box clean enough, ...
Read More »Increase Your Cat’s Vertical Territory
Your cat could actually be enjoying more territory than they have right now and it wouldn’t involve letting them outdoors or having to add onto your home. To increase your cat’s space simply involves the addition of vertical territory. The High Life for Your Cat We live in a horizontal world but cats live in ...
Read More »Tips for Making Life Easier for Your Older Cat
You may have an older cat who doesn’t seem to have slowed down one bit or maybe your cat is barely making it to the litter box these days. Just as with people, each cat handles the aging process differently. Some are active all through their senior years and some show obvious signs of ...
Read More »Prevent Litter Box Ambushes
If you have multiple cats and there’s tension between two or more of them, then that tension may be carried over into the litter box. When a cat is taking care of personal business in the box is sometimes the ideal time for an opponent to stage an ambush. It’s especially convenient for the ...
Read More »What is Environmental Enrichment and Why Does Your Cat Need it?
Environmental enrichment is a phrase that may not be familiar to you but it’s beneficial that you become familiar with it and what it means to your cat. A boring environment can contribute to problems such as destructive behavior, intercat aggression, depression, and anxiety. Under-stimulated cats are at risk of developing boredom-related or stress-relieving ...
Read More »Help Your Cat Adjust to a Carrier
Do you have one of those cats who always knows when you’re planning a trip to the veterinarian’s office? Perhaps your cat even knows before you’ve taken the carrier down from the shelf? Before you have a chance to get the carrier off the shelf kitty has taken up residence under the bed. Is your ...
Read More »The Benefits of a Cat Tree
What is a cat tree? This is a piece of cat furniture that looks somewhat like a tree with perches of various shapes and sizes. It’s something that is strictly for the benefit of your cat. A quick search online will show you just how popular and beneficial they are for indoor cats. ...
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