Multi-cat households can be tricky to manage. For some cat parents, all of their cats get along beautifully well. For other cat parents, their cats may be at constant war with each other, with more than the occasional hissing, growling, and flailing of paws. Cats who don’t get along can make for an unpleasant home… Read More

View a PDF of this infographic With some areas of the country experiencing shocking and unprecedented high temperatures recently, it’s a good time to review the dangers of leaving pets in cars. Most pet parents know better than to leave a pet in the car when temperatures reach into the 80°s or 90°s (F), but… Read More

Is your cat eating too much or too little? Whether you’re welcoming a new feline into your life or need to put your current kitty on a diet, you want to be sure your cat is eating the right amount of food. When determining the calorie needs of your cat, age and activity level are… Read More

Spending time with your cat at home is a joy, but every now and then you’ll have to attempt the dreaded task of transporting your cat. Whether it’s just across town to the vet, across state lines on a road trip or a move, or—and this one is particularly harrowing—on an airplane, it’s difficult to… Read More

You’ve just brought home a new cat (or you’re about to) and you want to make sure they have all the toys and supplies. Without knowing what kinds of toys your cat will like, it’s a good idea to offer her at least one from each category to learn her preferences. Here are seven different… Read More

No doubt you’ve seen it, whether with your own kitty or one on the internet: a cat lounging in a sink, bowl, vase, or especially a cardboard box. Cats are drawn to containers and tend to adopt the “if I fits, I sits” mantra. They’ll even try to fit into boxes that are far too… Read More

Cats like to observe their kingdom from high places so your cat may enjoy exploring your kitchen counters, the top of your favorite bookcase or he may even like to perch on top of your refrigerator. This can pose a danger to him and you if he decides to leap down on you, claws blazing,… Read More

Cats and dogs don’t have to be sworn enemies, and by properly introducing them, a cat and a dog can live in harmony. If your cat and/or dog have previously lived with others of the opposite species, you might be inclined to rush the relationship between the two. However, every situation is unique and it’s… Read More

Whether your cat likes to do his scratching on a horizontal surface, a vertical surface, or both, he can do damage to furniture, carpet, and other items in your house. While you can’t really keep your cat from scratching, we’ve got some suggestions on what to do to protect your furniture (and redirect your cat’s… Read More

The Siamese is talkative, curious, and great for families with children and/or other pets. The breed is known for suffering from progressive retinal atrophy. Weight: 6-14 pounds Life Expectancy: 15-20 years Temperament: social, intelligent, affectionate Energy Level: 5 Ease of Training: 2 Grooming Requirements: 1 History of the Siamese breed Siamese cats have a long… Read More

Cat hissing is an instinctive survival response typically prompted by a perceived threat. Your cat might hiss when she feels startled, afraid, vulnerable, or in pain. Hissing is a sign that aggression will ensue if the perceived threat doesn’t back off, and further provoking a hissing cat will likely get physical, leading to scratching and… Read More