Cat Training

Are you a cat person? If so, then you know there’s just something about a well-bred kitty snuggled in your lap that feels magical. I am a huge cat person myself, and have spent years upon years researching various cat breeds and falling more in love every day. There is such an astonishing amount of […]

Ever tried trimming your cat’s nails and ended up with scratches on your arms and your cat safely tucked away under the bed? Yeah, me too. Trust me, you’re not alone. Knowing how to trim your cat’s nails safely is easier said than done, especially if your cat isn’t overly fond of it. I’ve attempted

If you’ve ever wondered what your cat was doing before they leap across the room to attack their favorite toy mouse, you’re not alone. Watching your kitty creep across the room toward a silly little crinkle ball until you can’t stand it anymore and you toss it directly to them is easily one of my

Cats are weird. Seriously, one minute they won’t acknowledge you, and the next they’ll be doing something bizarre, and you’ll wonder what the heck it means. Anyone who has spent any amount of time living with a cat knows they have some strange habits. While many of these can be strange, annoying, or even humorous,

If you’re a cat owner like me, you’ve probably realized cats aren’t very quiet creatures. They “talk” all the time using sneaky non-verbal signals. Cat tail movements are some of the most powerful. Ever since I realized my cat’s tail was trying to tell me things, I started watching it carefully. It turns out each

Standing in the pet store, staring at row after row of colorful toys, can make you wonder: Why do cats ignore toys even when you’re trying really hard to choose just the right one? You get it home and shake it near them. You make silly noises to get them interested… and your cat looks

If you have a cat, there’s one universal truth you’ve probably already learned: cats love to climb. Whether it’s countertops, shelves, curtains, bookcases, wardrobes, or the refrigerator, your kitty seems to believe everything exists for their vertical enjoyment. If you searched Google for How to Stop Cats From Climbing Where They Shouldn’t, we feel you.

Does life with your cat feel more like a battleground than a cuddle fest? Scratching posts redecorating the walls. Painful bites during playtime. Missed litter boxes. Stress-related habits you just can’t seem to stop. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The bright side is that behavior problems aren’t mysterious or inevitable. How To Prevent

Routine. Structure. Predictability. Your cat loves it. They crave it. They depend on it. Your cat expects the same things to happen at roughly the same time, every single day. There’s safety in that knowledge. When their environment or schedule changes without warning—even for the better—cats can experience stress. That’s why knowing how to introduce

You try to pick up your cat, and they freeze with stiff limbs, suddenly wiggle until they’re free, or shoot you a look that could curdle milk. There are plenty of affectionate, happy, well-loved cats that absolutely loathe being held. It’s confusing—and often upsetting—to feel rejected by your cat. But when you look at why