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As your cat walks by, you can’t help but notice what looks like a flabby belly that seems to sway with every step she takes. Does all that loose skin mean your cat is fat or out of shape? Has your mighty feline hunter gone soft? Perhaps not. That loose flap of skin and fat ...

  If there’s a new kitten in your life, it may seem overwhelming at first as you figure out what supplies you need, how to get to know the furry new family member and how to keep thim healthy, safe and happy. If your new cat could talk, there’s a good chance these are the ...

In a previous article I covered tips on choosing the right toy for your cat. Several factors go into making that decision such as your cat’s general personality, mobility, texture preferences, size, shape, and sound preferences. That article can be accessed here: Choosing the Right Toys for Your Cat In this article let’s talk more ...

Living in a multicat household has many advantages. Cats learn from each other, play together, form bonds that can become incredibly close, and they fill our hearts with so much love and joy. Living in a multicat household is not without challenges though.  Introducing a new cat requires patience and lots of finesse. Some cats ...

It can be extremely confusing when you stand in the cat toy aisle at your favorite pet supply store or browse online in search of a toy your cat will like. Advertising on packages claim their toys are irresistible to felines but how do you decide? Perhaps you’re enticed by the picture of a playful ...

Living in a multiple cat household has so many wonderful rewards and benefits but it also comes with a few challenges. One of those challenges many cat parents face is how to manage feeding time. It can become a struggle to keep one cat out of another cat’s food bowl. A cat parent begins to ...

This is a behavior that can be seen during play and also during an aggressive encounter. The cat rolls onto their back or side and kicks with the hind legs. The motive behind the often-called bunny kicking or rabbit kicking, depends on the immediate circumstances. The Playtime Bunny Kick by Your Cat You may be ...

Your cat’s tail serves many functions aside from tickling your nose when she walks cross your computer keyboard as you try to work or blocking the view as you attempt to read texts on your phone. One important function is that the tail contributes to the cat’s sense of balance. It serves as a natural ...

  When you bring your new cat home I’m sure you have a picture of what life will be like with that furry family member. For most people that dream includes companionship, affection, love, playtime, and fun. All-too-often though, some people expect the cat to be the one to do all the work. It comes ...

One question I’m commonly asked about is whether it’s possible to turn a reluctant cat into a lap cat. Many people have visions of sitting in a comfy chair by the fire with a sleeping kitty curled up on their lap. Are some cats born to be lap cats and others aren’t? Well, there is ...