CAT OWNERSHIP

You’re drawn to the shy one who won’t come forward. But how do you get her to warm up once you bring her home?

3 Steps For Adjusting a Shy Shelter Cat To Your Home

You notice a couple of eager cats clamoring for your attention when you go to adopt one from your local shelter, but it’s the...
Cat-loving men can get dates, too.

For Guys with Cats: There’s Someone to Love You

First the bad news for single men with cats. When scrolling through photos on dating sites, women find men holding a feline “agreeable and...
This toy can be your cat’s pal in your absence.

This Friendly Robot Makes a Great Cat Companion

You’ve been asked to stay late at work or want to spend a long day away with your family or friends, but what about...
Cats and lavender plants: Not a great idea.

Is it Okay for Your Cat To Be Around Lavender?

Lavender oil may reduce anxiety in cats. …the majority of cats do not like lavender and will avoid it where possible.  Cats are very soothed by...
2022 is the year of the tiger — a close relative of your house pet.

6 New Year’s Resolutions for a Better Relationship With Your Cat

Welcome to 2022! To start the year off on the right foot with your cat, why not resolve to follow through on the following...
Were you hoping for a sociable pet but ended up with a scaredy cat?

Is Your Cat a Good Match For Your Household?

Did you wish for a lap cat but adopt one that doesn’t happen to feel very sociable toward people? Did you want a laid...
Not only does the cat look unhappy. The ribbons are an intestinal disaster waiting to happen.

Think Twice Before Celebrating This Holiday

January 14th is National Dress Up Your Pet Day. We are not big fans. First designated as a day of celebration in 2009, the holiday’s...
How many hours has the cat been left by herself?

Cats Left in Foreclosed Homes

When people can no longer pay their mortgage and lose their home as a result, they sometimes cannot take their cat with them and...
Some — but not all — cats like to be kissed.

Three Ways to Minimize Stress

As you already know, cats are not generally the most “chill” of animals. They startle easily and, if they feel overwhelmed, can become withdrawn...
When people can no longer pay their mortgage and lose their home as a result, they sometimes cannot take their cat with them and decide to leave her in the house. They assume “the next person” will find the cat and take good care of her. It’s a bad idea.

Cats Left in Foreclosed Homes

When people can no longer pay their mortgage and lose their home as a result, they sometimes cannot take their cat with them and...
How many hours has the cat been left by herself?

Home Alone, But For How Long?

The rule of thumb for how long you can safely leave a cat home alone is 24 hours. Stephanie Borns-Weil, DVM, head of the...
There are safe ways for your cat to be outside.

Yes, Your Cat Should Go Outdoors, If Possible

Until about 1950, pet cats were strictly outdoor pets or a combination of indoor/outdoor. But the development of cat litter in 1947 and the...