Some cats will take their stress of a changing environment out on the other cat. One frequently asked question is how aggression looks different from play. The biggest difference is that play will be quiet. Their claws will be retracted and both cats will go back to continue playing. Aggression is loud, involves low vocalization and higher yowls. Their claws will be out, their ears back and their backs arched with fur standing up.
Read MoreWhat if I told you that you would never have to clean the litter box again if you toilet trained your cat? Toilet training your cat in and of itself is not particularly hard, it is a bit time consuming but so is cleaning the litter box every day. It sounds like a pretty sweet deal. Yet if you were to walk into a room full of cat owners and ask them their opinion on toilet training you would get many impassioned answers from “yes, it's fantastic and I will never go back to litter boxes!” to “it is unethical and I would never toilet train my cat!” to “I tried to but my cat scratched up my toilet!”.
Read MoreAs your cat is trotting confidently in the dark they avoid every obstacle with ease, slipping around the corner and under a chair, as they navigate to their destination. This ability cannot be attributed solely to their exceptional sight in sparsely lit environments. Their whiskers, which serve as an extended form of a cat’s sense of touch, are just as important.
Read MoreA sorcerer? A sadist? What are these labels? These are names that I have been called in comments on Instagram. Obviously, I’m neither a sorcerer or a sadist. These are labels assigned to me by people who have seen my video of Peach washing her paws in the sink. People just cannot believe that a cat can do the same things that dogs can.
Read MoreYou and I are standing in a room. You start walking towards me. I tell you no. You stop moving. I tell you no. You move to the right. Again, I tell you no. You are now frustrated because I’ve given you no other information or feedback other than saying no. In my head, I think what I want from you is simple. I wanted you to back up. But to you, all you heard was no. This is the same thing that we do to our animals.
Read MoreScrolling through Facebook, it doesn’t take long before you stumble upon a video featuring someone holding their cat up and having them “dance” to music, where someone is trying to get a reaction out of their cat if they poke them or say something in a different voice, scaring pets intentionally, or even all the videos of cucumbers behind cats.
Read MoreAs you all know by now, I cannot get enough of fun enrichment ideas for cats! In this article, I’m presenting an awesome idea for vertical spaces for cats. Before I get ahead of myself, I will let our guest do the talking! We interviewed Aaron Feldman, CEO and lead designer of CatScapes. This company providing a new way to make the most out of cat shelving installations. Here’s what Aaron had to say!
Read MoreWhen cats are bored, they try to find their own fun. There are different ways to combat feline boredom. The cat’s undesirable behaviors can help you choose which type enrichment they need. Many of the enrichment products and techniques are catered towards kibble fed cats, so I will be giving tips for how to swap out processed foods and treats for more natural options.
Read MoreThe holidays are a busy time of giving and spending time with family. It’s a busy time of the year which involves running around trying to prepare for the festivities. This time of year tends to be filled with presents of all types. There are tons of items on the market for cats. Everything from robot litter boxes to laser pointers. Many of these products that make our lives easier when it comes to cats. It’s easy to be swooned by all of the flashy gadgets and toys for cats. But is this really what your cat wants this holiday season?
Read MoreIt is considered normal, if not required to train a new puppy or dog. Obedience classes, private sessions, dog sports, and help with behavioral problems are all common services for dogs. A quick google search will reveal plenty of results of dog trainers in your area.
So, why isn’t this the case with cats?
Read MoreThere is something incredibly soothing about a cat curled up in a cozy spot, basking in a sunbeam, purring. If you agree with this statement, then you aren’t the only one!It is thought that a purring cat means that they are happy, but there are other reasons as well. Cats also purr when they are stressed as a self-soothing mechanism, to heal, and to communicate.
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