You love to pet your cat, but after a few minutes, she runs off, or worse, she turns and bites you. Why is that? Doesn’t […]
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Cats and Catnip: What’s REALLY Going On?
Ever wonder what is up with cats and catnip? We have catnip pillows and catnip toys in our house, and we give our cats fresh […]
Continue readingHead Pressing – If you See it, Call your Vet
This article is republished from my column on Examiner.com, with minor alterations. There is a certain behavior cats may engage in that all cat people […]
Continue readingWhat is Redirected Aggression in Cats?
This article is republished from my column on Examiner.com, with minor alterations. Why does one of your cats turn to the other, and attack, in […]
Continue readingWhy Declawing Cats is Cruel and Unnecessary
Is declawing cats ever necessary? For people who have been badly scratched multiple times, seen their child injured, or who just can’t seem to keep […]
Continue readingWhisker Stress: What is it, and How do you Handle it?
You may have noticed that your cat prefers to pull his food out of his bowl, carefully and painstakingly, instead of just simply sticking his […]
Continue readingBest Times of Day to Play with Cats
This is republished from my column on Examiner.com, with minor alterations Have you ever tried to play with cats in the middle of the afternoon, […]
Continue readingStopping Play Aggression in Cats
This article is republished from my column on Examiner.com, with minor alterations Whether your cat is an indoor or outdoor cat, his behavior can be […]
Continue readingCats may Have Ultraviolet Vision
This article has been republished from my column on Examiner.com, with minor alterations. A new study discusses the possibility that cats and other mammals can […]
Continue readingCat Scratch Laptop Aims to Keep Kitty off your Computer
In the world of cat toys, creators and builders know no bounds. CNet is reporting on a new cat toy, which they believe might help […]
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