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 and grooming their cohabitant felines, but if you ...
For Extra Awkward, Tight Spaces: Narrow, Long, & Slim Litter Boxes
I've been trying to plan out litter the box placement in our new house for a while, but it's proving to be a little tricky to do, even with so much more space at hand than we had in our studio apartment. My current ideal? To place Avery's litter boxes in spots in the house that have tiled (rather than hardwood) floors. In our house, this means I'm limited to using the bathrooms, since ...
How Much Play Do Cats Need? How Often & How Long Should Playtime Be?
Ah, the illusive cat playtime. Most of us cat owners get the drill by now: we should be playing with our felines on the regular. We know that - in order to keep our pets happy and healthy - and especially if our cats are indoor-only cats who don't get stimulation and exercise running around after bugs, birds, and little rodents outside - playing with our cats is a requisite. But knowing that ...
Too Cute: Cardboard Cat Houses Shaped like Castles, Cars, & More!
I got totally sidetracked the other day. I was pondering about whether any of the outdoor cat houses I was obsessing over back when I lived in the UK were available here in Portugal. Basically there are a load of stray/feral cats in the neighbourhood and winter's coming, which here doesn't mean things get too cold, but they do get a little rainy, and so I was entertaining the thought that I ...
Is There a Cat Proof Couch? Best Materials to Combat Claws, Accidents & Fur
If you're a cat owner on the hunt for a new sofa, finding the right one can be a pretty difficult task. While you may be extremely picky about the aesthetics of your furnishings, at the back of your mind, you probably realize even if you find the ideal couch for you - it may not be the perfect fit for the daily challenges of life with a cat. That's why I personally find it's easier to ...
Do Cats Chew Their Food? My Cat Doesn’t & I’m Concerned: What Can I Do?
When we humans eat meals we (typically) chew quite a reasonable amount with our teeth before we swallow. Among a number of beneficial purposes, the act of chewing helps break larger food into smaller pieces so that, once we finally do swallow, it's a lot easier for our esophagus to carry our food down to our stomachs, and easier for our stomachs to digest our meals. But what about cats? If ...
After 5 Years with Us, Avery Got His First Cat Tree: The Story of His Love Affair
This is a bit of a silly post - the majority of which will be me gushing over my cat's cuteness when he's snuggling up in cat trees. Truth be told, it's more or less an excuse for me to share masses of pictures of my adorable fella enjoying his new prezzies. I'll start at the beginning. My husband Thomas and I found Avery as a stray/feral cat in our backyard back in 2013 when we lived ...
Best Couch Covers for Cat Owners: Protect Sofas from Scratches & Spills
Couch protector covers can be a magic bullet when it comes to combating the two most common frustrations of the cat + furniture combo: scratches and spills. They're not exactly a necessity for everybody (and if they're not for you, I'd recommend checking out other types of cat scratch furniture protectors that may work better), but I can think of a lot of cases where you'd want to have one on ...
Can Cats Eat Cheese Safely? What Types? Cheddar, Cottage, Cream, Feta?
I'll admit to being a cat owner who freely offered her cat a little bit of cheese as a snack long before looking up whether or not it was actually safe for cats to ingest. As a new cat owner, I knew not to offer up just any foods to my furry feline, as I knew many "human" foods that appeared harmless could possibly be extremely dangerous for pets to ingest, but in the back of my mind cheese was ...