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Group Scent: The Social Glue of the Multi-cat Household
In a multi-cat household, cats who are friendly with one another share a group scent. Behaviors such as rubbing up against one another help create a group scent and increase bonding. Multi-cat homes...
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Excessive Nighttime Meowing: Do You Have a Meow Clock?
There is nothing quite like waking up to the jarring sound of your cat’s steady meows. In the corresponding groggy frustration, it’s important to remember that she’s not purposely torturing you. Cats...
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The Feline Night Vision Myth
Cats are known for their superior nocturnal vision, a feature that likely developed to help their wildcat ancestors hunt at night. The muscles in your cat's eyes allow her pupils to narrow into a...
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Create a Cat Utopia
Many cat owners think they are doing their cats a favor by devoting a single area of the home, such as the basement, to all of their cats' resources and needs. I have found spaces like this (especially...
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Shredders and Snaggers: C.A.T. Plan for Destructive Clawing
Clawing is a natural behavior that cats should be encouraged to do. Not only do cats claw to remove old claw sheaths, but also to mark territory, exercise, and relieve pent-up stress. That being said,...
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Keep Your Cat Safe on July 4th
To most Americans, July 4th is a day for celebration with friends and family, and a night for ooh-ing and ahh-ing over magnificent firework displays. But Independence Day can be downright terrifying...
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Litter Box: Size Matters
When it comes to litter boxes, and litter box problems, most emphasis is placed on the type of litter, cleanliness of the box, and the box's location. Although these considerations play a crucial role...
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Summer Heat Safety
As average temperatures rise and heatwaves become more common, it's more important than ever to have a plan in place to keep your cats cool and safe. On the hottest days, air conditioners and fans are...
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Cat Toys and the Finicky Cat
If you've ever lived with cats, you know that each one has a distinct unique personality. Their individual preferences for food and litter (and their consequent rejection of the wrong kind) are obvious...
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Keep a Kitty Warm This Winter
Making a shelter for feral cats takes about ten minutes and provides warmth, safety, and protection from the cold weather months. Now that’s what we call a simple way to make a difference! Watch the...
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