6 New Year’s Resolutions for a Better Relationship With Your Cat
Welcome to 2022! To start the year off on the right foot with your cat, why not resolve to follow through on the following six resolutions, all of which are very simple “investments” that will make your pet so much more content? 1. The trick is to give the reward within just a couple of […]
Is Your Cat a Good Match For Your Household?
Did you wish for a lap cat but adopt one that doesn’t happen to feel very sociable toward people? Did you want a laid back pet but find yourself living with a cat who is more aggressive than you would have preferred, or perhaps exhibits stress through excessive grooming and litterbox issues such as inappropriate […]
Hair Mats: Don’t Tangle With Them On Your Own
The fact that mats mar the sleek, beautiful look of a cat is only a small part of the problem. Mats can also be a dermatological issue. Cats have thin, sensitive skin, and mats can pinch the skin to the point of causing pain — and in some cases hinder movement. That’s because they tend […]
Taking the Stress Out of Bathing
Although most cats spend a lot of time cleaning themselves with their tongues and teeth (which they use as combs to rake their fur),...
Is It Okay to Kiss Your Cat?
Cats don’t express affection by puckering their lips and pressing them against another cat — or a person. So how do they feel about you doing it to them? A lot of people kiss their cats on top of the head. Some cats will come to learn that you mean well by doing it. They […]
YouTube Cat Videos Not So Funny
Funny cat videos on YouTube have exceeded 25 billion views — from cats being “lazy” and falling over to acting “grumpy” or aggressive. But what makes us laugh could actually be extremely upsetting for a cat, and behavior that we perceive as delightfully amusing could be a sign of emotional distress or pain, says International […]
Guidelines for Proper Paw Care
You probably know it’s a good idea to trim your cat’s claws every 10 days to two weeks — both for her comfort and...
Yes, You Can Train Your Cat to Use the Toilet. But Should You?
Who among us hasn’t seen those cute little videos of cats doing their business in an actual toilet? And who among us hasn’t fantasized...
Feeding By Food Puzzle
You do your best to make sure your cat is pampered and enjoying the good life. But you may be overlooking her innate prey...
Nail Trimming Made Easier
Some cats don’t like to be handled, especially around their paws, so their owners avoid regular nail trimming. That can spell trouble not only...
When Your Cat Needs to Drink More Water — But Won’t
Most of the time you don’t need to worry about whether your cat is drinking enough water. Setting out a bowl for her is...
Ear Cleaning: Avoid It
There are lots of things we should be doing routinely to take care of our cats’ health, but cleaning their ears is not one...