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 better at handling spills. Yet we're here to ...
Close Indoor Doors, yet Grant Kitty Access? Easy Fix: Interior Cat Doors
We all know the purpose of a cat door - they useful for letting your cat into and out of places without your help, so you don't end up being a Feline Doorman for the rest of your life! But not all cat doors are meant for letting cats freely come and go outdoors - some are purrfect to use or even created for interior door use instead! I've loved the idea of having indoor cat doors integrated onto ...
Negative Thoughts & Worries I Had Taking In a New (Second) Cat
We've finally taken cat #2 into the Xavier clan. His name is Bjorn. Bjorn is a stray or feral cat who hung around on our property for months waiting to be adopted. We would've taken him into the fold much sooner if we'd clued into the fact that he actually didn't have a home, but take one look at his face and you'll understand why, for so long, we thought he belonged to somebody - Picture from ...
A Grey Cat Tree to Match a Gray-Based Room? Some Greyt Options
First off, sorry for the pun in the title. I know, it's pretty bad. Second off, if you like your cat furniture to match your human furniture, just know that you'll hear absolutely zero judgement from me. After all, I'm that person who went so far as to buy quite an expensive litter box - a modern, Modkat top entry litter box - in a lovely, glossy white just so I could best match my ...
Do Cats Have a Sense of Time? Can They Tell Time? Conceptualize It?
Truth be told, there doesn't appear to be a heck of a lot out there in terms of known facts, or even small studies, done on cats with regards to their sense and conceptualization of time. As such, please read this article with a grain of salt. Since cats and their relationship with time is not something we know all that much about, pretty well near all of what I'll be discussing is a matter of ...
Cats Itchin’ to Claw Sofa Corners? Let ‘Em at These Couch Cat Scratchers
If you can't beat 'em, or you don't even want to bother, join 'em straight away! And when it comes to cats scratching up furniture, I can think of no better way to simultaneously feed into your cat's desire to scratch, prevent further damage to your sofa, and even make an already damaged sofa look quite good than with one of these. I actually was a little disappointed to find there weren't more ...
Cat Scratch Guards: See-Thru Wall & Furniture Kitty Claw Protection
There's a lot you can do to prevent cats from scratching up in places they shouldn't be, but sometimes, you don't have the time, energy, or effort to deal with the bigger problem, and need a quick fix until you can get things all worked out. When it comes to cat scratch guards, I think absolutely nothing fits the bill better. See, it's not all that difficult to train your cat to stop scratching ...
Why Do Cats Lose Whiskers? Is It Normal for Whiskers to Shed/Fall Out?
Made your way here because you've noticed a whisker or two lying on the ground in your home? Upon seeing that whisker did you think, "Wait - why's my cat losing whiskers? Do cats shed their whiskers? Is it normal for them to lose a whisker or two here or there, or is something wrong with my cat?" First, let me commend you for quickly looking up the answer to your question. No better way to make ...
Outdoor Cat Toys: Weatherproof Feline Fun You Can Keep Outside
There are a lot of cats in our neighbourhood; a ridiculous sum, actually. Some it's clear are outdoor cats who belong to individuals on our road, but most are street cats, strays/ferals who belong to no one in particular. Here in Cascais, Portugal, things seem to be a little different from the norm, however. I almost feel like the term for "street cat," "gatos de rua," feels more like it should ...