Moving with Your Cat
The Importance of Confinement When introducing any cat into a new home, there is one thing all cats need—time to adjust to his new space. You can make the adjustment […]
Mental Enrichment (Cats)
Goal To provide an outlet for excessive energy Benefit Satisfies cat’s predatory drive, increases physical fitness, and encourages cats to play appropriately. What You Need An imagination for creation, several […]
Nocturnal Behavior (Cats)
Has your kitten been waking you up at 5 AM for food and a good play session or even keeping you up all night playing vigorously with toys they ignore […]
Overstimulation (Cats)
Overstimulation refers to a cat’s normal response to being petted or handled in areas or ways the cat finds uncomfortable or have gone on for too long. A majority of […]
Play Aggression (Cats)
Contrary to popular belief, play aggression can occur in a cat of any age. The term “play aggression” can be deceiving, as this type of aggression can sometimes be extremely […]
Playing with Your Cat
The most common reported form of aggression towards guardians in young indoor cats involves play aggression with unsolicited attacks, anywhere from light scratches to hard uninhibited skin-breaking bites. This behavior […]
Recommended Cat Reading
This list of ten books offers a survey of some of the most informative literature on cat behavior and biology, and how to make a happy home with your feline. […]
Selecting a Cat for Adoption
We are happy that you have decided to add a cat to your household. There are many lovely cats to choose from—ranging greatly in age and temperament. Before selecting a […]
Scratching Posts
Why Get a Scratching Post? Cats scratch on things for two reasons: to shed their claws and to mark their territory. To save your furniture from damage, you need to […]
Traveling (Cats)
Going on vacation? Cats are creatures of routine, so as much as you can keep your cat’s lifestyle stable. Ideally, keep your cat at home as cats feel safest and […]
Cat Claw Clipping
Indoor cats need to have their claws clipped occasionally even if they have access to a scratching post, some might need it as frequent as every few months. Cats will […]
Counter Surfing
Why Dogs “Surf” Counters Dogs counter surf because there might be food, of course. Crumbs, crusts, fruit bowls, meat defrosting or marinating, a breadbox—you never know what you might find. […]