As bizarre as cat behavior problems may seem at times, rarely do cats do anything without a reason or at least some kind of incentive. While many of these problems may stem from health reasons, and these should be ruled out first by your veterinarian, there are also many other reasons for “bad” behavior, and…
Most indoor cats enjoy going outside. And it’s understandable. After all, the great outdoors is exciting! There are interesting smells, all kind of things to hunt and strange cats to meet! As appealing as being outdoors may seem to your kitty, the dangers to any cat alone outdoors are far greater than most people know. The…
Cat Behavior. No problem. We’ve all become accustomed to the many wonderful eccentricities of cat behavior. But training your cat? Yes, I said it. Training your cat. Once you’ve stopped laughing at the very idea, (and who could blame you?) we’ll get started. First, let me ‘fess up. I have not really formally trained my…
When considering cat adoption, whether from a private breeder, professional cattery or from a local animal shelter or rescue organization, be aware that it will no doubt change your life. Adding a cat to your life can be a most fulfilling and amazing experience. When you first lock eyes with the cat of your dreams,…
What Is Cat Play? Cat play is the recreational interaction between humans and the cats who own them. It can be great fun for both cats and their humans. Playing together is not only fun, but it provides much needed exercise for cats both young and old. It’s also a great way to deepen the…
This article is a review of cat toys that I have tried, or gotten references on from you, the readers. Thanks to everyone who sent in ideas and comments. Most of these have been tried personally by my expert team of cat toy testers, Spooky, Smooches and Baby Creatch. What I will report here is…
Cats love to scratch. Besides the sheer joy of scratching, cats use scratching posts for exercise, to stretch out to their full length, to clean away dead scales from their nails, and to mark their territory, both visually and with their scent. In fact, even cats who have unfortunately been subjected to declawing will often…
Having Cat furniture in your home is one of the very best ways to make your cat happy. Keeping your cat indoors has been proven to more than double his lifespan, compared with that of an outdoor cat. While cat beds are an essential piece of “furniture” for your cat, this article focuses on the…
Cat Litter box training is very important but first, let me say again, because it’s worth repeating -If your cat suddenly stops using the litter box, he could be in serious trouble. Frequent urination in small amounts, avoiding the litter box, or straining (taking a long time to leave a tiny amount of urine), could…
Choosing a cat litter can be challenging! There are just so many kinds now. Some folks have recently started talking about how shredded newspaper or sawdust could be used as but many veterinarians recommend against using them and commercial litter is far better for you and your cat. Store bought litter is extremely absorbent, less…
