Owning More Than A Cat
Cats generally hunt alone, but it doesn’t mean they like to live alone. Cats aren’t loners like some people mistakenly assume. They also deserve the benefit of socializing with other felines. Running a household with multiple-cat takes some organization and extra work, but it is definitely worth the trouble, especially when you look at some […]
Why Do Cats Groom Each Other?
Anyone who owns multiple cats should have noticed a strange phenomenon – cats may groom each other when given the opportunity. This behavior is called social grooming, or allogrooming, and has been studied by animal behaviorists. There are some points that these behaviorists have discovered when studying cats who groom other cats: Not all cats […]
Cat vs. Dog Owners – Are They Really That Different?
People often argue good-naturedly about cats and dogs, debating the merits of each species of pet. Around the water cooler at work, or at a neighborhood backyard barbecue, you’re likely to hear someone remark casually, “I’m definitely a cat person,” or “I’m a dog person, 100 percent.” But what do these proclamations really mean? Is […]
Why I Love My Cat More Than You
Some say that cats are indifferent, that they don’t care about us humans, and that they wouldn’t hesitate to make us their meal if they were trapped alone in a house with our dead bodies. I, however, don’t believe any of that. My cat is the coolest being that I know, and, when given the […]
Including Your Cat in Your Will
Estate planning is not a pleasant topic or something that most of us want to think about, but it is an important part of life (and death). Planning for your cat’s future beyond your death is one of the most loving and humane things you can do as a responsible cat owner. Your cat is […]
Taking a Cat Nap – What Dreams About Cats Really Mean
We all dream at night, and sometimes, if we are really fortunate, we even remember what we dreamt about when we wake up the next morning. It has been said that dreams are the mind’s way of working out things that have been troubling us. But if you’re not a cat lover, and you find […]
Why Can’t Dogs and Cats Get Along?
Since time immemorial, it seems cats and dogs have been mortal enemies. Though some cats and dogs are able to co-habit peacefully, it seems a larger percentage prefer to occupy completely separate spaces altogether. What is it that has our two favorite pet species so determined to remain at odds with each other? Perhaps it’s […]
How to Keep Stray Cats Out of Your Yard
If you live in a neighborhood with pets, you know the frustration of stray cats in your yard. Roaming cats can pose a nuisance for a lot of different reasons. Perhaps their presence is evidenced by your shrieking hounds wanting to be let outside for a rousing game of “chase” much to the chagrin of […]
Where Should I Put the Cat’s Litter Box?
Your cat needs a litter box. But the truth is they are unsightly to look at and need to be kept scrupulously clean. You don’t really want it out in plain view, but you still need it be handy enough for cleaning while at the same time in a location that your cat finds favorable. […]
How to Stop My Cat from Jumping up on the Kitchen Counter
If you think dogs are experts at counter surfing then you probably haven’t dealt with a cat. These furry ninjas can leap, slide, and snatch anything from virtually any counter or appliance in your home. No shelf is too high and nothing is seemingly beyond their reach. The top of the refrigerator, climbing the drapes, […]
Why Do Cats Bite? Common Reasons and How to Address Cat Biting Behavior
We all know that cats are mysterious creatures. If you look online, there are a multitude of questions about why cats do various things. In many cases, owners are honestly perplexed by the behavior of their feline friends. After all, by most estimates, cats haven’t been domesticated nearly as long as dogs. While dog domestication […]