Now You See it, Now You Don’t When it comes to where the litter box should be located, there can sometimes be a disagreement among the human family members. As a result, the litter box may end up getting moved around quite a bit until all members of the family reach a mutual decision. Unfortunately, ...
Read More »How to Tell if Your Cat Dislikes the Litter Substrate
Before getting into the discussion of litter dislike, it’s crucial to note that any problem your cat may be experiencing with the litter box could be an indication of an underlying medical problem. Any change in litter box habits by your cat should have you going to the phone to make an immediate appointment ...
Read More »Why Cats Spray
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 ...
Read More »Adult cats make great companions for senior citizens
Pets are great companions for people at any age but an adult cat may be the perfect match for a senior citizen. If a senior is unable to walk a dog or doesn’t feel safe going outdoors in certain weather or when it’s dark, a cat could be an ideal companion because they can live ...
Read More »Caring for Older Cats
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 ...
Read More »How often should you scoop the litter box?
For many people, the idea of setting up a cat’s litter box is pretty basic. After all, isn’t it just a plastic box that you fill with whatever litter is the least expensive and then place the box in some corner where it won’t be seen? The cat should start using the box any minute, ...
Read More »Does Your Cat Feel Safe in the Litter Box?
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, ...
Read More »Is Toilet Training Your Cat a Good Idea?
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 ...
Read More »Prevent Litter Box Ambushes
If you have multiple cats and there’s tension between two or more of them, then that tension may be carried over into the litter box. When a cat is taking care of personal business in the box is sometimes the ideal time for an opponent to stage an ambush. It’s especially convenient for the ...
Read More »When it Comes to the Litter Box Set-up, Follow the “Keep it Simple” Rule
When setting up the litter box, the more complicated you make it, the less likely your cat will want to go there. Sure, you can find litter boxes on the market that do just about everything except take the bag of dirty litter out to the trash can for you, but the price you pay ...
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