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  Just as with humans, cats have preferences and react to both positive and negative experiences. Although they’re very tolerant of the mistakes humans make, certain behaviors family members do can cause stress and damage the bond. I’ve written many articles about the ways to strengthen the bond, and how to foster a good relationship ...

You undoubtedly want a long, healthy, and happy life for your beloved cat. Building a deep bond and enjoying years spent together is a shared desire. It begins with an understanding of the essential needs of cats and the reasons behind those needs. The journey to nurturing a wonderful relationship with your cat starts by ...

Anyone even remotely familiar with cats is aware of their fastidious nature. Cats dedicate a considerable portion of their daily routine to grooming and maintaining an immaculately clean coat. Despite having this knowledge of the nature of cats, some cat parents underestimate the importance of a cat’s need for cleanliness in other aspects of daily ...

Whether you’re a seasoned cat parent or a fresh recruit to the wonderful world of felines, there are things you need to know to help ensure your furry family member has a happy, healthy life. While there certainly is much more cat wisdom you’ll still need, here’s a rundown of the top seven cat commandments ...

We love how playful and curious cats are, but those traits can also pose serious risks to their safety. One behavior is particularly worrisome, and that’s when cats chew on electrical cords. Understanding the Behavior Pain relief. With kittens, the reason may be due to teething discomfort. With older cats it could be to relieve pain ...

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 ...

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 ...

  Here’s a quick checklist with some of the important things to remember when setting up and maintaining your cat’s litter box. Remember, it’s about what’s best for the cat and there are a few things on this list you may not have realized could make a difference in the success or failure of the ...

  Cats do so much to make us happy and bring joy to our lives. They tolerate our erratic schedules, inconsistent training methods, miscommunications, and clumsy attempts at interpreting what they’re trying to tell us. They seem to know we love them and are doing our best to help them enjoy happy and healthy lives. ...

Almost everyone is familiar with the story of Pandora’s box. Zeus had given Pandora a locked box with a key, but she was instructed never to open it. Her curiosity got the better of her and when she unlocked the box, all the evils in the world escaped. In 2011, a study was done at ...