Nearly all of my cats seem to follow me around everywhere. And this absolutely includes to seemingly odd places, like following me into the bathroom. There will sometimes be exceptions to this rule - like when my cats are fast asleep and can't be arsed to follow me because they're having a really good cat nap. Or when my cats are having fun …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
“Why Does My Cat Bite My Feet?” Explaining Foot, Leg, Ankle & Toe Chomps
When it comes to cats biting and chewing fingers, there are quite a lot of reasons that do a good job explaining away this common feline behaviour. The same is technically true of why cats bite feet - they do it for a variety of reasons - but to me there's a massive difference in terms of explaining away why cats chomp on fingers versus why cats …
Help! My Cat Bites & Won’t Drop Toys; How Do I Keep Kitty from Swallowing?
Okay, I'm super-duper stuck. Usually when I answer questions on this blog, it's because I already have the answer to them. Typically, I've been asked the question by a reader or seen a bunch of people online ask it, and decided to research and do up an article with as much detail as I possibly can so those in a similar situation can get all the …
Why on Earth Is My Cat so Hyper? How Can I Calm a Hyper Cat Down?
Ah the hyper kitty cat. There's nothing more entertaining and amusing to watch - yet have the hyperactivity go on long enough, throw in a little attack session to your poor fingers or toes, a lot of mid-night wake up calls by way of kitty cat war cries, meowing and darting around the house like a wilderbeast, and this charming behaviour really does …