How to Love a Cat and Be Loved in Return

How to Love a Cat and Be Loved in Return

Few would argue against a feline’s natural beauty, grace, and intelligence. They’re undoubtedly one of the few creatures that seem to have “tamed” us – instead of the other way around. Nowadays, cat lovers not only accept them as close companions, but we embrace all their funny proclivities and oddball behaviors. Still, it can be […]
Moving? Understanding Feline Behavior Will Help Ease the Transition

Moving? Understanding Feline Behavior Will Help Ease the Transition

Relocating is probably one of life’s most stressful situations. Even if you’re not moving far away, you still have to pack up your entire house, and if you’re down-sizing, you have some serious space issues to consider. Your cat has probably picked up on this change, especially if there have been garage sales or visiting […]
Keep Your Feline Friend Happy With a Catio

Keep Your Feline Friend Happy With a Catio

If you’re a cat fancier who loves to keep up with trends in the world of pets, you might have heard about the “catio.”  Like a patio, catios provide access to the outdoors for our meow pals, but in a way that’s safe. Keep reading to learn more about why a catio is so cool […]
Time for a Kitty Intervention? Examining the Effects of Catnip

Time for a Kitty Intervention? Examining the Effects of Catnip

If you’re one of the hundreds of millions of people devoted to funny cat videos, you’ve definitely seen some hilarious, catnip-induced antics. While funny, these clips beg the question: is catnip safe for cats? Many cat owners speculate about the long-lasting effects of catnip on their feline friends while others wonder why their cat doesn’t […]
A String Around Your Finger: Don’t Forget About Indoor Cat Care

A String Around Your Finger: Don’t Forget About Indoor Cat Care

Many cat owners are amazing at keeping routine wellness appointments for their indoor felines. However, anecdotal evidence shows that a large number of indoor cats do not receive regular veterinary care. If this sounds familiar, we understand that it’s often easier to remain at home than to force a cat to travel. Plus, cats – […]
Kitty Conundrum: Why Do Cats Love Boxes?

Kitty Conundrum: Why Do Cats Love Boxes?

The image of a cat in a cardboard box is so ubiquitous it’s becoming cliche. Countless jokes, stories, cartoons, internet memes, even entire websites are devoted to the love affair between cats and boxes. Most of us take it for granted, but have you ever stopped to wonder why it is that cats love boxes […]
It’s Elementary, Mr. Whiskers: The Best Cat Names of 2016

It’s Elementary, Mr. Whiskers: The Best Cat Names of 2016

The popular animated Disney film The Aristocats is great for a lot of reasons (the music, the compelling plight against a selfish butler, a charming version of Paris), but the names of the characters are all, quite simply, spot-on. O’Malley, Roquefort, Scat Cat, Frou-Frou, Edgar, and Berlioz are so perfectly named, and they are the […]
Meeting the Nutritional and Exercise Needs of Your Indoor Cats

Meeting the Nutritional and Exercise Needs of Your Indoor Cats

Cats are natural hunters – and this instinct often determines the ways they enjoy expending energy. Leaping, stalking, pouncing, and chasing after their “prey” are all ways cats express themselves and get exercise. Indoor kitties sometimes face a challenge, in so far that their environment often lacks the same opportunities for these behaviors. Despite indoor […]
From Meow to Ow! Examining Why Cats Bite

From Meow to Ow! Examining Why Cats Bite

Have you ever enjoyed a blissful, relaxing snuggle session with your cat only to have it end abruptly with a bite? This scenario is not uncommon, and it may seem unwarranted at times. However, there are numerous reasons why cats bite. Had Enough There’s no conclusive evidence as to why cats bite while being petted […]
Feline Behavior: Understanding How Cats Socialize

Feline Behavior: Understanding How Cats Socialize

Head bumps. Slow blinks. A twitchy tail. Meowing. These are just a few of the ways your cat communicates with you. However, when it comes to other pets or people, Fluffy has other ideas. Cats are often (incorrectly) labeled as aloof or antisocial. While we’ve all seen a cat or two that fits that description, […]