Tag Archives: CatWise

  Too many cats are bored, depressed, and inactive because there isn’t enough stimulation in the environment. If you work long hours or if you have a single kitty who spends so much time alone in the home, it can get to the point where there just isn’t anything interesting to do. Is there a ...

Even though you may not be able to see it, if your cat sprays in your home you can definitely smell it. The unmistakable odor indicates all is not peaceful in your cat’s universe. When a cat sprays, it can put everyone in crisis mode and it can put the cat at risk of being relinquished to ...

  Furniture scratching. So many people are convinced this is a behavior displayed by cats just for the sheer thrill of destroying the living room sofa or treasured antique chair. If you live with a cat who has turned your upholstery into mere shreds, you’re probably at your wit’s end in terms of whether keeping ...

Have you ever found yourself thinking your cat was behaving out of spite or because she’s mad at you? If you have, you’re not alone. This is something I hear on a daily basis when people call our office about a behavior problem. Your Cat Isn’t Being Spiteful The truth is, your cat isn’t planning ...

  Scent matters to your cat. Scent is your cat’s business card. It also tells your cat valuable information about other cats in the environment. For your cat, scent is a vital communication tool. Being the verbal species that we are, humans don’t truly appreciate the volumes of information provided in scent, but trust me, ...

  Verticals and Horizontals We live in a horizontal world but cats aren’t limited to the horizontal side of life. Cats make use of horizontal and vertical aspects of the environment. In fact, they rely on vertical areas for safety, comfort, and certainly for fun. Providing cats with vertical options in their territory isn’t just ...

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

Litter Box Cleanliness When it comes to the litter box, almost all cat parents know that cleanliness is important to cats. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean all cat parents keep the box clean. One person’s idea of cleanliness may be totally unacceptable to another person. In most cases, if you aren’t keeping the box clean enough, ...

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 ...

Toilet training your cat may sound like a convenient alternative to the litter box, but don’t be in a rush to get rid of that box without knowing what you and your cat will be facing. There are serious negatives to toilet training and too many people jump on the toilet training band wagon without ...