Tag Archives: think like a cat

  You can get the best litter money can buy but if you put too much or too little in the box, it may create problems for your cat. Too Much Litter If you use too much litter it’ll end up getting kicked out over the box and you’ll end up with it getting tracked ...

Cats have backward-facing barbs on their tongues. That’s the scratchy feeling you experience whenever your cat licks your skin. The barbs serve a very important purpose in a cat’s life. In an outdoor environment where a cat may hunt, the barbs help rasp the meat from the bones of the prey. The barbs also help ...

Cats are Individuals Some cats prefer not to scratch on vertical objects. These are the cats who scratch on welcome mats, carpets, throw rugs, even sofa cushions. You may have a cat who exclusively scratches horizontally or maybe they enjoy the option of being able to engage in both horizontal and vertical scratching. If you ...

  Listen to the audio version of this article Whether it’s a new boyfriend, girlfriend or a new spouse, life in that rose-covered cottage can quickly turn into Nightmare on Elm Street if the cat appears to hate the love of your life. Beginning a new relationship is stressful enough without the cat coming into ...

  If you’re considering expanding your cat family, the question of whether to add another kitten or an adult cat may have you confused. And what about gender? Should the new cat be a male or female? While there’s no magic solution for a perfect kitty match, I’ve got some tips to help you increase ...

  Cats are not big fans of change, so imagine how confusing it must be when there’s suddenly a new family member brought home. From the cat’s point of view this whole event takes place without any warning. Many people incorrectly assume any negative behavior a cat displays toward the new baby is based on ...

Many things can cause a cat to become fearful, such as: Lack of socialization as a kitten Being the target of aggression by other animals Pain and illness Being the target of abuse Stressful living conditions (too many cats, dirty conditions, tense family environment, etc.) A move to an unfamiliar environment (new home, being relinquished ...

  Urinary problems in cats — it’s something many cat parents had experienced. Whether it involves UTIs, urethral obstructions, environmental issues, stress, etc., if you live with cats long enough, you may have had to deal with it in some form or another. For some cats, a urinary problem is a one-time thing, but for ...

  There’s a behavior many cats exhibit that the human family members find endearing and fascinating. If your cat’s nails haven’t been trimmed lately though, the behavior can also be a bit on the painful side. The behavior I’m referring to is called kneading. The behavior looks like this: the cat stands or sits on ...

When a cat eliminates outside of the litter box it’s probably the most frustrating behavior a cat parent ever has to cope with. All of a sudden, the cat who never caused any problems has suddenly started viewing the dining room carpet or living room sofa as makeshift litter boxes. Plastic coverings start making their ...