EVERYDAY CAT CARE

Winter Skin

Does your cat bite or scratch at her skin during the winter months but not at other times of year? Her skin may become...
How regularly do you do this?

Have You Developed a Scooping Schedule?

You need to clean out your cat’s litterbox frequently enough that he doesn’t find himself a different “bathroom.” What’s frequently enough? For regular poop scooping,...
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...
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...
Long-haired cats are often particularly prone to developing hair mats.

Hair Mats: Don’t Tangle With Them On Your Own

The fact that mats mar the sleek, beautiful look of a cat is only a small part of the problem. Mats can also be...

Taking the Stress Out of Bathing

Although most cats spend a lot of time cleaning themselves with their tongues and teeth (which they use as combs to rake their fur),...
Some — but not all — cats like to be kissed.

Is It Okay to Kiss Your Cat?

Cats don’t express affection by puckering their lips and pressing them against another cat — or a person. So how do they feel about...
When you search for “funny cat videos” on YouTube, things like this pop up. Does it look like the cat finds it funny?

YouTube Cat Videos Not So Funny

Funny cat videos on YouTube have exceeded 25 billion views — from cats being “lazy” and falling over to acting “grumpy” or aggressive. But...
It's important to gradually adjust your cat to letting you examine her paws.

Guidelines for Proper Paw Care

You probably know it’s a good idea to trim your cat’s claws every 10 days to two weeks — both for her comfort and...

Yes, You Can Train Your Cat to Use the Toilet. But Should You?

Who among us hasn’t seen those cute little videos of cats doing their business in an actual toilet? And who among us hasn’t fantasized...