Owner Or Something Else?: Changing How We Define Our Relationship With Our Cats
What term do you use to refer to yourself in relation to your cat? Many people use the word “owner,” but others may choose a different term such as guardian,
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Are Laser Pointers Bad For Cats?
Using a laser cat toy is a common way people will get their cat moving. Cats may go wild chasing the red dot and, for some cat parents, it may
What Makes Cat Introductions So Hard? Owner Reported Challenges
Much like human relationships, relationships between cats in a home can be complex. Introducing cats can result in lifelong friendship, tolerance, or stressful fighting. Once things have gone wrong, these
The Power Of Predictability: How Consistent Interactions With Your Cat Can Improve Their Behavior
Cats are both fearsome predators and a prey species (which is part of why we recommend cats spend time outdoors in a catio rather than being allowed to roam freely).
Your Cat Doesn’t Feel Guilt (And That Doesn’t Make Them A Bad Cat)
Do you rbrt describe your cat as behaving badly, being a jerk, or doing something because of spite? Do you feel like your cat cat is seeking revenge for something
Making A One Way Mirror For Cat Introductions
Cat introductions are complicated and can take a long time. Depending on the specific dynamics of the cats you are trying to introduce (or reintroduce if things have already gone
Keeping Dogs Out Of Your Cat’s Litter Box
If you have a multispecies home that includes dogs and cats, your dog may decide that (as my friend Jo from High Five Animal Training puts it) your cat’s litter
Stainless Steel Cat Litter Box Review: Are They Worth The Hype?
Litter boxes are both one of the less pleasant parts of having a cat and one of the advantages: they require scooping and maintenance, but at least you don’t have
How To Adjust Your Cat’s Feeding Schedule: A Comprehensive Guide
If you need to change your cat’s feeding schedule, whether it be due to a time change or you starting to feed your cats more times per day, you need
Are My Cats Playing Or Fighting?
If you have a home with multiple cats, you’ve likely needed to break up a cat fight. Fighting cats can be a particularly challenging problem to address, but what makes
ChatGPT and Cats: An Updated Test
Love it or hate it (or have very valid concerns about it), AI and AI powered chatbots are becoming a regular part of many of our lives. It may be
Can Cats Be Happy Indoors?
There’s a certain social media app for people who live near you that I only check when I’m feeling self destructive because the comments on any post about cats stress
Beware Of This Litter Box Red Flag
Thinking of getting a new litter box, especially one of the fancy self cleaning litter boxes? Even if you’re not and regardless of which kind of litter box you get,
8 Common Questions About Introducing Cats Answered
Bringing home a new cat is an exciting time. You get to bond with a sweet little ball of love and create memories you’ll treasure forever. If you have resident
How To Get Your Cat To Trust You: An Expert’s Guide
Trust is the cornerstone of any strong relationship, including the one between you and your cats. Cats that trust you will make your life easier by not fighting your when