At some point you’ve probably experienced being licked by a cat. If you’re a cat lover, it most likely happens daily. You’ve also probably noticed that the cat’s tongue is rough, with a texture like sandpaper. The cat’s tongue is beautifully designed to aid in hunting and various aspects of survival. The Design The cat’s ...
Read More »Caring for a Blind Cat
The thought of caring for a blind cat may initially seem overwhelming, but with a few environmental modifications, a little patience, and TLC, your cat can confidently navigate their environment. Cats can be born blind, or the blindness may be the result of illness, injury, or it could be age-related. Understanding What’s Needed When vision ...
Read More »How Cats See the World
The eyes of a cat are not only beautiful and expressive, but they also have a unique way of perceiving the world around them. It’s important to note, however, that cats rely on more than just their vision to interact with their surroundings. When trying to interpret how cats navigate and perceive their surroundings, ...
Read More »Why a Squirt Bottle isn’t a Good Tool for Training Cats
When training, the methods used need to be effective, but they also need to be positive, kind and humane. Proper training techniques result in a beneficial outcome for both the cat and the cat parent by improving communication and strengthening the bond. Conversely, aversive training methods can lead to fear, confusion, and a breakdown ...
Read More »7 Tips to Prevent Your Cat from Eating too Fast
You just placed your cat’s food bowl on the floor and it seems as if in mere seconds, everything has been gobbled up. Eating too rapidly can have health implications as well as causing discomfort. In many cases, rapid eating results in the food making an immediate reappearance through regurgitation and causing your cat to ...
Read More »Cat Training: 10 Reasons to Use Reward-Based Training and Not Punishment
When it comes to correcting unwanted behaviors in your cat, punishment is not an effective nor humane approach. Here are 10 reasons to use positive reward-based methods rather than punishment, to have a better relationship with your feline companion. 1. Punishment Doesn’t Teach Your Cat Anything Positive Initially, punishment may seem to be the way ...
Read More »10 Tips for Socializing a Kitten
Are you bringing a new kitten home? This is going to be a happy and exciting time but it’s also a critical period of learning for your new feline family member. This is when you should work on socializing your kitten. Socialization helps your kitten develop into a confident, well-adjusted adult cat. Proper early socialization ...
Read More »Why Does Your Cat Bite You?
Cats may bite people for various reasons. Addressing the problem effectively, or better yet, preventing it from happening in the first place, starts with identifying the underlying cause. Cats don’t bite just for the sake of biting. There’s always a reason. Some common reasons for biting may include: Exploration Fear Pain Overstimulation Play aggression Rough ...
Read More »10 Tips for a Happy, Healthy Cat
Cats are fascinating, smart, and loving companion animals. Understanding your own cat’s behaviors and communication methods will help you build a strong bond, prevent or resolve behavior problems, and set your kitty up to live a healthy, happy life. There are many tips to guide you in nurturing and understanding your cat, but to get ...
Read More »15 Common Cat Sleeping Positions and What They Mean
Who can resist the cuteness of a sleeping cat? Watching a cat who is sound asleep can bring such peace and calm, no matter what chaos may be happening around you, or whatever chaos that very cat may have created moments before. Cats often look extremely comfortable while sleeping, but there are times when ...
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