Tag Archives: think like a cat

  As Christmas approaches, the whirlwind of preparations begins – shopping, decorating, baking, and all of the joyful chaos associated with this wonderful season. Since there are so many changes that take place in the household at this time of year, it’s crucial not to overlook your cat’s safety and health. Take a few minutes ...

  No, cats are not baby killers. They don’t steal anyone’s breath and they’re not plotting to injure your sleeping infant. This myth probably started because some cats enjoyed curling up next to the warmth of babies. A cat may even have sniffed the baby’s mouth due to the scent of milk on the breath ...

  Your cat has faithfully used the litter box for years and then suddenly starts eliminating on the carpet in your bedroom. Sometimes you’ve even found cat pee in the bathroom sink and the tub. What’s up with that? There are several reasons why a cat may suddenly stop using the litter box such as: ...

Listen to the audio version of this article When you think of playtime for your cat, the first thing that comes to mind is that it’s a fun way to get some exercise. Playtime is an important part of your cat’s daily health because he is a predator and was born to move. Those muscles do ...

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. If you share your home with a pet who tends to help himself when it comes to holiday food, it’s important to take some extra precautions to make sure everyone, including the feline and canine members of the family have a safe holiday. Some cats and dogs have no ...

  Is your cat’s behavior very predictable whenever the phone rings? It’s very common for the family cat to show up and start meowing and/or crawling all over the cat parent’s lap whenever a call comes in. What’s the story? Is your cat jealous of the phone? You may think so but the behavior may ...

Here’s the book that contains Pam’s Think Like a Cat methods. Learn from the expert who started everyone thinking differently about cat behavior and training. As an Amazon associate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases Praise for Pam Johnson-Bennett: “Ms. Johnson-Bennett paved the way for all of us. And as a result, she has saved countless ...

  Ok, this is definitely not a fun subject to discuss but if you have a cat who drinks out of the toilet, it’s something you want dealt with quickly and effectively. So why do some pets actually prefer drinking from the toilet instead of their own water bowls? For some, the cooler temperature of ...

When it comes to feeding your cat there are many foods you should avoid so this list is by no means a complete one but here are some foods you may be surprised to learn are toxic or unhealthy when it comes to feline nutrition. Onions Onions can be lethally toxic. Onions destroy the red ...

Hairballs are the yucky, tubular evidence that your cat has been grooming. When you first see a hairball on the carpet or floor, you may easily mistake it for feces because of its color and shape. Based on the lack of fecal odor, your nose will quickly tell you though that this yucky thing came ...