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How to Clean Cat Urine Stains and Odors

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Because cat urine has an unmistakable odor, you would think that it would be easy to clean up, but if your cat has found some discreet locations to eliminate then you may not be aware of the problem until he has gone back to that spot repeatedly to urinate. By that time, the urine will ...

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Types of Aggression in Cats

Aggression can be scary – not only for the victim but also for the one displaying the behavior. Since cats prefer to avoid confrontation, engaging in an aggressive encounter usually means they feel backed into a corner. In order to avoid actual physical encounters, cats do lots of posturing and use their bodies to communicate ...

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Scratching Posts: How to Choose the Best One

  Listen to the audio version of this article If you don’t want your cat scratching the furniture, you’ll need to provide an object more appealing. When I say appealing, I’m not referring to whether your cat likes the way it looks – I’m referring to whether it gets the job done or not. The only reason ...

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Common Mistakes Made by New Cat Parents

I’m thrilled when people contact me BEFORE they bring home a new cat. It’s the perfect opportunity for me to help them figure out which cat is right for them, how to cat-proof the home, and set up the environment to be cat friendly. I can also help prepare them for how to do any ...

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Why Does Your Cat Present His Backside to You?

Has your cat ever jumped up into your lap, rubbed his face against you, purred, then turned around so his hindquarters were facing you? As if that’s not enough, he will raise his tail and it’s almost as if he’s actually presenting his backside to you. Do you feel insulted or disgusted? You shouldn’t. What ...

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Read This Before You Replace That Worn Out Scratching Post

  When a cat likes the scratching post and uses it exclusively, chances are, it will eventually start looking a bit ragged. Better the post looks ragged than the furniture, right? Even at that, since the scratching post is probably not one of the more attractive pieces of cat equipment you have in your house ...

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Pooping Outside the Litter Box

Your cat may diligently urinate in the box but what do you do if she decides she’d rather leave solid deposits somewhere else? It can be very confusing for a cat parent when the cat faithfully uses the box for one function but refuses to use it for the other. Rule Out Medical Issues Even ...

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How Many Litter Boxes Should You Have?

  Listen to the audio version of this article Having more than one cat is wonderful. It’s comforting to know that your cats have each other for companionship when you aren’t at home. It’s heartwarming to watch your cats groom each other, play together and share a special bond. Litter Box Overcrowding The one aspect ...

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Interactive Play Therapy for Cats

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Listen to the audio version of this article Interactive play is a very powerful tool you can use to help your cat in a variety of situations. It’s great for trust-building, helping two cats become friends, exercise, stress relief, and the list goes on. Even though your cat may be one who is so revved ...

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How Much Litter Should You Put in the Litter Box?

  You can get the best litter money can buy but if you put too much or too little in the box, it may create problems for your cat. Too Much Litter If you use too much litter it’ll end up getting kicked out over the box and you’ll end up with it getting tracked ...

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