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It happens in homes all across the world. The cat walks into the bathroom and spots something too hard to resist… the toilet paper hanging next to the toilet. As the cat reaches up to touch it with a paw, he discovers a great new activity: toilet paper unrolling and shredding. Within minutes your bathroom ...

  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 ...

What are compulsive behaviors? There are repetitive behaviors that don’t have a purpose and interfere with the cat’s ability to function normally. In some cases, compulsive behaviors can actually be physically harmful. Compulsive behavior is often the result of ongoing stress or even boredom. Cats who are exposed to stress on an ongoing basis are ...

  Does it always seem as if your cat insists on lounging on whatever paper or magazine you’re reading? Or perhaps your cat loves sitting on your desk right in front of the computer monitor? Maybe even lounging on the keyboard? Do you get up to go get a drink of water and come back ...

  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 ...

  Our companion cats are living longer thanks to constant advancements in veterinary care, more awareness concerning high quality nutrition, and better attention paid to their emotional, physical, and mental needs. Every cat is unique though and age-related issues may start to show up in one cat at the age of seven while a feline ...

It’s 5am and your cat is sitting on your chest and pawing at your nose. Wake up, wake up, it’s time to play! Well, it’s time to play if you’re a cat but if you’re a sleeping human this is probably last on your list. So why does this pattern repeat itself every time? Why does ...

Your cat could actually be enjoying more territory than they have right now and it wouldn’t involve letting them outdoors or having to add onto your home. To increase your cat’s space simply involves the addition of vertical territory. The High Life for Your Cat We live in a horizontal world but cats live in ...

  Environmental enrichment is a phrase that may not be familiar to you but it’s beneficial that you become familiar with it and what it means to your cat. A boring environment can contribute to problems such as destructive behavior, intercat aggression, depression, and anxiety. Under-stimulated cats are at risk of developing boredom-related or stress-relieving ...

    What is a cat tree? This is a piece of cat furniture that looks somewhat like a tree with perches of various shapes and sizes. It’s something that is strictly for the benefit of your cat. A quick search online will show you just how popular and beneficial they are for indoor cats. ...