Tag Archives: cat behavior

    Listen to the audio version of this article Does this describe your home? You get up out of bed and start walking to the bathroom, only to have your ankles become the target of a cat attack. Does your cat hide under the bed until the moment when she sees your bare feet ...

  To some people, cats may all appear to be the same compared to the vast differences in dogs when it comes to size, shape and looks. The truth is that cats, although they all tend to fall within a smaller range when it comes to weight and size, can be very different, not only ...

  Scooping the litter box a couple times a day is not only important for keeping the box clean and your cat happy, it’s a valuable diagnostic tool. Too many cat parents are missing this  opportunity to catch potential medical problems in the early stages because they’re not keeping up with a regular scooping schedule. ...

When it comes to illness, injury or pain, cats can be very stoic and not show obvious outward signs. Very often, the red flag indicating your cat may have a medical problem might be a change in behavior. When it comes to changes in behavior it’s not unusual for cat parents to miss those subtle ...

Being aware of what to do, what to pack, and where to go, may save your life and the life of your precious pets. Many people store some disaster supplies or have a general plan for the family but neglect to think ahead concerning what will happen to the family pet. Having an established plan ...

  Listen to the audio version of this article I’m getting more and more calls from cat parents who are confused about why they’re getting bitten when petting their cats. Things start out just fine and then suddenly, without warning, the cat turns around and lashes out with teeth or claws. In many cases, the ...

  To a cat parent, one litter may be just as good as another. In fact, what humans may find attractive about a particular brand or type of litter may actually be highly disliked by the cat. There are also other factors that come into play when trying to evaluate whether your cat has a ...

  Cats need routine wellness exams at least once a year. For older cats that routine exam should happen every six months, or as often as you and your veterinarian decide would be best. As cats age or if they have specific health concerns, your veterinarian will recommend a customized schedule for you. As much ...

  If you have an indoor/outdoor cat and you’ve trained that kitty to eliminate exclusively outdoors, you may be setting yourself up for a behavior problem down the road. Some cat parents who allow their cats outdoors have tried to totally do without having an indoor litter box. They may have trained their cats to ...

Listen to the audio version of this article When it comes to litter substrate there are many choices. Many of those choices are designed to appeal to the human family member and not necessarily the cat who will be the one using the box. Cats Can Have Preferences In general, the most appealing type of ...