I've learned a thing or two about keeping cats cool this summer, making sure overheating wasn't a problem with both short hairs and long hairs under my care. Nothing like heatwaves in an already hot climate to teach you a trick or two. Luckily, we've had our hottest days for the summer this year. I'm glad they've passed, as we had a long spell - …
Is It Ok to Leave a Cat in a Cage All Day or at Night? (+Alternative Solutions)
There's quite a wide variety of situations you could be in with a cat that might lead you to feel caging a cat for prolonged periods of time is a potentially viable solution to your problem. Off the top of my head, I can quite honestly think of many very different reasons you might think to place a cat in a cage all day, all night, or for long …
Do Cats Curse? Some Think So; What Do You Think?
If you're wondering whether cats curse, you could be wondering about cursing in one (or two!) of two distinct ways, since the word itself has two different meanings: 1. A solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something.2. An offensive word or phrase used to express anger or …
I Got a Second Cat & Now My My Old Cat Pees Everywhere
Yesterday, on my article about why cats pee on people, I received a comment from Tiffany, who shared her story about a 12 year old cat who 6 months ago stopped peeing in the litter box every time she went to the bathroom, and peed on her, but also seemed to pee everywhere else as well. It wasn't the typical comment, and because of her …
Why Do Cats Like Milk If It’s Bad for Them? Here’s the Answer
There are quite a lot of people who grew up offering milk to local stray and feral cats they wanted to take care of, or even to their own cats at home. This could be because we wanted to help keep cats well fed, and since we know milk has important nutrients contained within it - calcium, protein, iodine, potassium, phosphorus, as well as …
I’m a First Time Cat Owner & My New Cat Hates Me? Help!
A few days ago, I received an email from a frustrated new-cat owner, Olga, who's struggling with her first cat ever as he hasn't completely integrated well into her home, even though it's been months since she first took him in. There's been progress, there have been setbacks, lots of issues that compound. Amazon Basics Large Cat Activity …
Signs That a Cat Is Dying & That It May Be Time to Say Goodbye
If you have an elderly or sick cat who you think may be on his or her last few months, weeks, or even days - firstly, I'm so sorry. This must be an incredibly difficult time in your life. I've been a cat owner for seven years now, and I've luckily never had to say goodbye to any one of my furries yet. I don't look forward to the day, and to be …