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, …
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“My Cat Won’t Let Me Cut Her Nails!” Why Cats Hate Claw Trims & How To Do It
For those of you who understand how you're supposed to clip cats nails, but just can't for the life of you manage to do it on your cat as he or she seems to hate getting his or her nails cut, this article is for you. On my last article on how to give medicine to cats, I received not one, but two commenters, Jean and Olivia, who requested an …
How Often Do You Take a Cat to the Vet? Here’s the Answer
If you're a new cat owner who's doing some research on your recently-taken-in pet - welcome to the family! Thinking of adopting and doing some research on how frequently you should take a kitty cat to the vet before you dive into pet ownership? Good on you for being so proactive! Been a cat owner for some time and just want to double check …
Cat’s Nail Split? (Maybe While You Were Trimming?) Here’s What to Do
If your cat's nails split while you were trimming them, take a deep breath in - there's good news. Chances are really high that there isn't anything to be worried about at all. Of course, as with anything, there are a few situations where nail splitting isn't a good thing, but in the vast majority of cases, the fact that a cat's nail split, even …
Befriending Strays: How to Get Stray Cats to Come to You & Like You
Three times in my life, I've befriended feral cats friendly enough to let me come near them, pet them, and ultimately bring them into my and my brother's homes. The first time this happened is actually with my very first cat, Avery. We were cat sitting for a friend when Avery started coming by our house, begging for food. It took us a while to …
Cat Barbering: Why Cats Excessively Lick & Over-Groom ‘Til They Bald
Here's a frustrating behaviour to witness as a pet parent if I ever saw one: cat barbering. It's when your cat bites, licks, sucks, or scratches - basically excessively over-grooming to the point where he or she will begin to lose hair, end up with bald spots, or even worse, have little scabs on his or her skin due to the compulsive …
Do Cats Need Baths? Should You Bathe Them? How Often?
Ah, the common cat. Fascinating yet elusive - full of just as much mystery as charm. No matter how much we know about cats - and let's be honest, even if you've never had a cat under your roof, you still likely know quite a bit about them! - cats always seem to have us on our toes, curious about even the most basic of questions. Take for instance …