Even if you've somehow managed to make it through your life never having seen a cat in person, chances are good you'll know - at the bare minimum - two things about cats from even having watched a few videos of them online: cats meow, and cats purr. Those of us who house the remarkable felines in our own homes know just how lovely it feels to …
Becoming a Pet Person Doesn’t Take Much Time – Just the Right Pet
My mother was never a pet person. Growing up, I wanted a pet, but never really bothered to ask for one more than a time or two. In my mind, it was pointless. My mom just wasn't into the idea, and so I figured convincing her to get one for the family would just leave her miserable if I ever did succeed. This wasn't my brother's line of thinking. …
Cat Loves Playing With Yarn? 3 Safer Alternatives to Use Instead
Pretty much the only game my cat has consistently been obsessed with over the years is the whole chase-the-yarn style game. I'll pace back and forth across my flat or a designated kitty playtime spot dragging a string-like object behind me, and my cat Avery will watch me for a while, then after some time spent staring, finally dive in and really go …
What Are Your Cats’ Favourite Cat Toys?
Up high on the list of my favourite feelings is the one that I get when I order a cat toy and Avery's actually more interested in the toy than the wrapping paper or the box the cat toy came in. It's a rarity for me, and I could probably count the number of times it's happened in my lifetime on one hand. Picture from post “Nesting” in the …
How to Keep Indoor Cats Happy in Small Apartments
Having moved a bunch of different times with my husband and our pet cat, Avery, I've learned a thing or two, not just about making moves easy on cats, but also about how to make do and keep kitties happy in small spaces. If living in tight quarters with a cat is something you're worried about as it's not something you've done before - don't …
Are Indoor Cats Prisoners? Is Keeping a House Cat Cruel?
One year ago, my husband, my cat and I made a cross-continental move from Canada to the UK. Two English-speaking countries not too different in terms of mindset, you might think - not much of a change? While that may be true to some extent, when it comes to the indoor versus outdoor cat debate - from what I've seen, these two countries couldn't be …
New Layout!
Lately, I've been working hard to get a new layout for KittyClysm up and running. In case you need a refresher, or hadn't seen the old layout at all or on a desktop computer before, this is what the site used to look like: I loved the old layout on many counts. I thought it was unique, pretty, and anything besides plain. But over the …
Spot Ethical Pet Colorful Plastic Springs Cat Toy Review
My cat Avery's obsessions seem to come and go like the wind. No matter how long he seems to be loving a specific cat toy, I've gotten used to the fact that abandoning that toy after some arbitrary period of time is just around the corner. As a result, I'm always on the look-out for new products that will hold his interest. My line of thinking is …
I Can No Longer Imagine Life Without a Cat
After having lived with a cat for just a few short years, I can't imagine ever going back. Sound dramatic? Not likely if you've ever lived with one or two or more before! Cats are like a warm presence in your home that keeps you from ever feeling completely alone. How could you possibly feel completely alone when there's always a furry little …