I couldn't imagine going to bed at night without my two little furries, Avery and Bjorn. They're extremely snuggly Velcro cats who typically follow me around the house and come join me when I sleep, even if I'm merely having a nap in the afternoon sun. There's no way I could imagine not letting these two into my bedroom at night, though …
Why Does My Cat Lick My Hand & Fingers so Much? What’s It Mean?
I've written about why some cats bite, then lick you before, but I do feel the act of licking by itself is quite a bit different from biting then licking your hands and fingers. My newly adopted furbaby, Bjorn - a stray cat who just wouldn't leave our property - is obsessed with licking. We learned this fact about him quite early on, ages before we …
Microchip Feeders for Cats: Preventing Pets from Eating Each Other’s Food
There are a lot of multi-pet parents out there who struggle with at least one cat of their cats having their food stolen, with at least one other pet doing the food stealing themselves. If you're in this particular boat, and have a cat who's either an excellent food thief, or often a victim of food theft (or both!), one incredibly simple solution …
A Letter to My Past Self: Advice to Myself as a First Time Cat Owner
There are quite a lot of things you learn over the years being a pet parent to a whiskered feline. You learn plenty of things about cats themselves (like the fact that they're real lazy), things about yourself (like you find it hard to live with even an hour or two less sleep), and everything in between (such as it being a lot easier to sleep when …
Disposable Litter Boxes: Making Travelling & Moves with Cats a Touch Easier
I've done a lot of moving around with my first cat, Avery, over the years. So much that tips on moving with cats was one of the first pet care articles I thought to publish when I started this blog. The moves included a lot of car travelling, but also included two plane rides - first from Canada to the UK, then from the UK to Portugal, both …
Why Do Cats Like String? What Makes It Fun to Watch & Play With?
I'm going to cut to the chase here and let you know: there don't seem to be a lot of reputable sources online discussing exactly why our feline friends like to chase and hunt string. There's absolutely no way anyone could deny the attraction cats have to yarn and other string-like objects; at the same time, when it comes to explaining why, the …
Ceramic Cat Bowls for Food & Water: Sets, Raised, Fountains & More
When it comes to finding the ideal food and water bowl for your cat, things can get a little complicated. There are a slew of options out there, and depending on your particular cat's needs, you may lean heavily toward one type or another. Ceramic is a pretty solid bet if you're trying to choose a particular material to help you narrow down your …