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 …
Cat Training Advice
Training tips and advice for cat owners hoping to make life with cats better and safer.
From teaching cats to stop scratching up furniture & keep off counters, to training cats to be comfortable in cars, stop running away when a human comes near & even be more cuddly over time; as well as remedying consistent begging for food, daybreak, or nighttime crying - there are a lot of practical things you can train a cat to do.
Need help training your cat to do (or not do!) something specific? Contact me & I'll happily put together a post for you.
You can also browse through all pet care posts on KittyClysm here. Interested in a sub-topic? Try: health, hydration, feeding, playing, grooming, or stress & anxiety.
Save Your Sofa! How to Keep Cats from Scratching Leather Furniture
There's no such thing as a cat proof couch, but in terms of sofa materials that rank best for cat owners, leather is probably #1 or #2 on the list. In my opinion, no material does better for scratch and spill prevention overall, though velvet can be a little more hard-wearing when it comes to weathering scratches, and pleather can be a smidgen …
Pretty Sure My Cat Doesn’t like Me; Why? Is There Anything I Can Do?
Here's something I don't think you likely wanted to read if you looked this article up because you happen to be in the particular situation yourself: I don't think every cat will warm up to every human. No matter how good a human happens to be to a particular cat, I still think it's possible that the cat may not like him/her, though he or she may …
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 …
Can’t Figure Out How to Keep Cats Off Your Car? Tonnes of Tips to Try
Now, I'm not a car person at all, but I can understand why many people - whether or not they are car people - would want to keep cats off the hood of their car. Even if you're not all that concerned about paw prints or the overall aesthetic of your car, cats can easily scratch up the paint on the hood while getting up and down with their sharp …
How to Train Cats to Be Comfortable & Calm in Cars – It’s Easy, I Promise
Roughly a week ago I got an email from a lovely woman who recently took in a gorgeous stray cat she found in her neighbourhood. Worried about the fact that he had symptoms of a cold that never seemed to go away (even after being medicated), and that the vets at her current clinic didn't seem to know what they were doing, she emailed asking for my …
Why Do Cats Chew on Plastic? Is It Dangerous? Can I Get My Cat to Stop?
As a cat owner, you notice a lot of weird things cats do that just don't make a lot of sense - no matter how hard you think about them. Things like being really eager to knock random objects off tables or counter tops, sitting on paper that just so happens to be placed in the middle of the floor; cats are even weird with each other, often licking …