Tag Archives: Pam Johnson-Bennett

Training to come when called is something most people associate with dogs and not cats. Training cats to respond to a verbal recall cue is very valuable, especially for those who allow their cats access to the outdoors. Many people are under the assumption that cats aren’t easily trainable, but just shake a bag of ...

You often hear people say one of the things they don’t like about cats is that they’re not as affectionate as dogs. People love how obvious and direct most dogs are when it comes to displaying their love and eagerness toward you. That wagging tail, vigorous licking, and the exuberant desire to follow you from ...

  Living with a cat for even the shortest amount of time quickly reveals they have meticulous grooming habits. That frequent grooming is not rooted in vanity; it’s crucial for health and survival. This fastidious grooming can also lead to a common issue known as hairballs, technically referred to as trichobezoars. What is a Hairball? ...

As you know, it’s crucial to stay on top of monitoring your cat’s health. As a responsible cat parent, you pay attention to your cat’s happiness, nutritional needs, litter box habits, behavior changes, and veterinary care. One issue in cat healthcare that some cat parents may miss is dehydration. This can become a very serious ...

At some point you’ve probably experienced being licked by a cat. If you’re a cat lover, it most likely happens daily. You’ve also probably noticed that the cat’s tongue is rough, with a texture like sandpaper. The cat’s tongue is beautifully designed to aid in hunting and various aspects of survival. The Design The cat’s ...

The thought of caring for a blind cat may initially seem overwhelming, but with a few environmental modifications, a little patience, and TLC, your cat can confidently navigate their environment. Cats can be born blind, or the blindness may be the result of illness, injury, or it could be age-related. Understanding What’s Needed When vision ...

  The eyes of a cat are not only beautiful and expressive, but they also have a unique way of perceiving the world around them. It’s important to note, however, that cats rely on more than just their vision to interact with their surroundings. When trying to interpret how cats navigate and perceive their surroundings, ...

  When training, the methods used need to be effective, but they also need to be positive, kind and humane. Proper training techniques result in a beneficial outcome for both the cat and the cat parent by improving communication and strengthening the bond. Conversely, aversive training methods can lead to fear, confusion, and a breakdown ...

You just placed your cat’s food bowl on the floor and it seems as if in mere seconds, everything has been gobbled up. Eating too rapidly can have health implications as well as causing discomfort. In many cases, rapid eating results in the food making an immediate reappearance through regurgitation and causing your cat to ...

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 ...