Are certain smells driving your cat crazy? While we love our cats, we all agree they can be somewhat…finicky. Whether it’s their food preferences or their refusal to leave your bed, cats can be very particular about what they want. A cat’s olfactory glands are no different. Certain scents can drive your cat right up… Read More

Cats seem to have a flair of independence and they like to come and go as they please. Because of these low-maintenance traits, many cat parents may feel comfortable leaving their cat home alone more frequently or for longer periods of time. But even though cats are often perceived as somewhat aloof, the truth is… Read More

Living with a cat means you’ve probably experienced at least one night of peaceful slumber disturbed by the meowing of your cat. By nature, cats spend some of the late-night hours awake; feral cats tend to prowl at night, and because their eyes work well in low light, big wild cats also hunt during the… Read More

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

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

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

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

Kitty teeth are sharp and cat bites are no fun. To protect yourself from injury and nip the unwanted behavior in the bud, it’s important to understand the cause for your cat’s biting. Here are three different reasons your cat may be biting you, and how to prevent them.  1. Kitten play Kittens enjoy playing… Read More

If you notice your cat behaving oddly, there’s a good chance she is experiencing some type of stress. There are several ways a cat shows her discomfort; review these cues to recognize when your cat is stressed so that you can get her the relief she needs.  Hiding Seeking a safe place to hide is… Read More

Kneading or “making biscuits,” as cat lovers commonly say, is a known cat behavior that resembles the motion of kneading bread dough. It can be described as the rhythmic alternating of their front paws pushing and pulling on what is usually a soft surface, such as bedding, another cat, or even your lap. Some cats… Read More