My Hormones Made Me Do It
Some cats urine mark to claim territory — a behavioral reason that requires a behavioral solution. But intact cats may urine mark because of...
6 Cat Facts That Aren’t
There’s a lot of cat lore out
there that people accept as the truth because it gets repeated so often. But frequently, what’s assumed to...
How to Keep Your Cat from Biting and Scratching
Your cat does not bite or scratch out of nowhere, even though it may seem that way. Something is making her anxious enough to...
When a Cat Gets Into a Tight Spot
The cat was out of the bag, literally, once he was discovered by a TSA worker at Kennedy Airport in New York. A man...
But You Have to Let Them Catch It Sometimes!
When indoor cats watch birds and other critters outside the window, is that really environmental enrichment, or is it just torture?
It’s often recommended...
Yes, But Which Cat Should You Take Home?
You can’t decide to bring home the one beautiful cat from the shelter because, as you already know, all cats are astoundingly beautiful. Besides,...
When Cats Lick Themselves Too Much
The typical cat grooms herself at least 30 percent of the day, and sometimes up to 50 percent. It’s normal. But with so much...
How does she know I’m pregnant?
Q: I am just entering my second trimester of pregnancy and not showing yet, but I’m sure my cat knows. How can that be?
Tamsin...
My, Kitty, What Narrow Pupils You Have!
You’d think the pupils of house cats would be similar to those of the big cats in the wild, like lions and tigers. But...
What Animal Does Your Cat Like to Hunt?
Most cats display a preference for a particular type of prey, says the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. For instance, some cats...
Why Is Your Cat Always Sleeping (Except When You Want To?)
While we sleep about 7 to 9 hours a night, a cat sleeps roughly 12 to 16 hours out of every 24. Why is...
Have You Gotten Too Familiar With Your Cat?
While it would seem logical to assume that self-proclaimed cat people are more likely than others to physically interact with felines in ways that...
