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What’s Bugging Kitty?

A Simple Little Trick to Use During New Cat Introductions

  Listen to the audio version of this article Introducing a new 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 the ...

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How Cats Time-Share

When it comes to time-sharing, nobody does it better than the cat. I’m not referring to a cat’s ability to pick out a condo on the beach in Florida, but rather, the ability to co-exist with other cats. Cats are social animals (I know that surprises many people), and that social structure is built around ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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Introducing Dogs and Cats

  In order to make a good match and keep both the cat and dog safe, do your homework so you can try to create a compatible match. Once you’ve picked a companion you’ll need to do an appropriate introduction. If you attempt to simply put a cat and dog together in order for them ...

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