I got an email from an individual who goes by Arin/Rini that essentially was asking for advise along the lines of, "I have a cat who pees in random places around the house. I tried everything I could do to make it stop but he's still doing it. What else can I do?" I started off writing a short, quick email back, realized I had way more to say on …
Elise Xavier
Caging Cats at Night in a Way That’s Luxurious, Comfortable (& Humane!)
I received an email from someone named Connie who no doubt came across my article titled, "Is It Ok to Leave a Cat in a Cage All Day or at Night? (+Alternative Solutions)." She outlined her night time routine with her furry friend, and to be honest, I do agree with her sentiment that - in her case - caging her cats at night is perfectly …
When You’re Having a Rough Time, but You Have Cats to Cheer You Up
Some days are really rough. Sometimes rough days turn into rough weeks, and months, sometimes even years. Life gets hectic, people get busy, the situation of the word goes from bad to worse to downright crazy. And during rough times, I feel like I appreciate the little moments I have with my cats even more. The little moments could be as …
Winter Seasons Mean Cuddlier Cats in My Household
I don't know what things are like in your home around the winter season, but in my household, it always seems to me that colder weather brings with it the warmth of cuddlier cats. Not only are my cats always cuddlier with me, never wanting to leave my side - they're also cuddlier with each other, which is a super-cute bonus, in my …
What’s the Most Frustrating Cat-Related Problem You Have?
A lot of the articles I've published on this blog over the years are articles based on problems I've had at home with my own felines. Some problems were quick to fix, others which took ages to solve or still haven't been completely resolved yet. A few examples of articles like these include: My cat keeps begging to be fed all the time, …
“Why Is My Cat Obsessed With Me?” 15 Likely Explanations
If you have a cat who follows you around everywhere, even to places like the bathroom, who's next to you whenever you lounge on the sofa or go to bed at night, who's basically your little shadow, always wanting cuddles and affection from you whenever he or she can get it - you might be wondering why your cat is obsessed with you. I'll have to …
Will My Cat Jump off the Balcony? Should I Let Him/Her On?
If you live in a high rise building or condo and suspect or even know for a fact that your cat enjoys sitting on the balcony, you might be wondering whether it's safe to let a cat on the balcony, or if it's possible your cat might jump off the balcony and become injured, get lost, or even die. I'm going to start off by saying that while I …