I've been taking care of a couple outdoor cats who frequent my backyard with regards to keeping them as warm and dry as I can whenever we get a burst of rain. I'm not going to lie - keeping cats dry through bad weather is proving to be quite a challenge to me, and is something I definitely never had to think about in my years as an indoor-cat …
Why Does My Cat Lick My Face? What Does It Mean?
Now, there are quite a lot of cats in my life who lick and essentially "groom" me. There's my second cat Bjorn, who will do this on occasion while I'm petting or grooming him, as well as a couple of cats who frequent our garden who will also do the same. These cats will typically only lick my hand or maybe my leg if they're sitting next to my …
Timed Cat Feeders: Preventing Hunger & Eating Too Much, Too Quickly
I've had a timed feeder for over 7 months now, and I can't imagine going without one for my cats again. I love having a timed feeder so much, I'd buy a second in a heartbeat if something happened to the first. While the one I have in particular is quite expensive, I love it so much I would grab it for my mom were she feeding dry kibble to her cat …
Why Does My Cat Meow When I Sneeze? 10 Possibilities
I've never yet had a cat who meows right after a human sneezes, but I've heard this is a thing some cats do pretty much religiously. Looking up videos on YouTube, it's plain to see there's a clear connection between the human sneezes and the cat meows that follow - it definitely doesn't seem like it's ever a coincidence. That being said, we really …
Dog-Proof Cat Litter Boxes to Keep Canines Out of the Kitty Loo
While I've never had a dog before, I see a lot of pet parents who have both cats and dogs complain about the fact that their dog sometimes, or even quite frequently, gets into the cat litter box. I've heard some dogs just really like to play around in cat litter, especially puppies. Other dogs will actually snack on cat poop when it's left …
Easy Fix: How to Stop Cats from Eating Each Others’ Food
Do you have at least two cats, and at least one who's pretty much always the perpetrator of an all-too-common-amongst-felines crime: food theft? I feel you; I've definitely had this problem in the past myself. Luckily, I've managed to find a solution that's perfect for both my cats, one that's permanently resolved the issue of stealing food as …
Outdoor Feeding Stations for Cats: Weatherproof to Insect & Raccoon Proof
There are a lot of things to consider when it comes to creating ideal feeding stations for outdoor cats. Not only is it tricky making sure food bowls stay clean and dry when bad weather hits, it's also incredibly tricky at times protecting cat food from pests like ants and other insects as well as raccoons, birds, and other larger animals that may …