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, […]
Does Your Warm and Fuzzy Give You the Warm And Fuzzies? Celebrate National Cat Day!

Does Your Warm and Fuzzy Give You the Warm And Fuzzies? Celebrate National Cat Day!

If you’ve ever spent a significant amount of time watching Keyboard Cat or musing at lolcats, chances are, you’re a cat person who relishes the full spectrum of fine feline qualities. The internet has provided such an incredible forum for cat lovers to meet and unite in communal appreciation that, like a dog park for canine […]
Why We Love Living with Cats

Why We Love Living with Cats

Sure, some people are allergic, don’t like to scoop litter, or maybe don’t really appreciate those fur tumbleweeds that glide across the kitchen floor… They may question why living with cats is enjoyable, preferring a gregarious canine to the independent, low-key feline. Yes, we have all heard those “crazy cat lady” jokes until they’re really […]
Crate Training a Cat: Yes, It’s Possible!

Crate Training a Cat: Yes, It’s Possible!

Let’s face it; when most of us think about crate training, we associate the practice with dogs. But cats? Not so much. Contrary to what you might think, crate training cats is a real and doable thing. Not only that, but doing so is in your cat’s best interest. Much like dogs, crate training cats […]