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Stone Face Cats
For the most part cats aren't expressive. Yes, they communicate with whiskers, ears, eyes, and tail postures, but not like dogs. A recent...


TRUE OR FALSE? Certain cats are “alpha” cats
FALSE Cats do not have a hierarchal social structure; they have very fluid relationships and while one might be more outgoing or more...


Are You Starving or Over-feeding Your Cat?
I'm often told of cat behavior "problems" that relate back to cats being hungry. Many of the aggression issues, and late night howling...


Rubber Nail Caps
One of the best solutions for keeping kitty from scratching you and your stuff are rubber nail caps. The lovely Nobu below is modeling a...


Cat Returning From a Vet Visit
When you have mulitple cats and have to take one of them to the vet, often when you return home the other cat(s) hiss at it and act like...


Why does my cat bite me sometimes when I'm petting him?
It's not uncommon for cats to suddenly bite while being petted. This is called "overstimulation" and is most often caused by stress or...


"Prey Play"
Ideally cats need two 10-15 minutes of "prey play" sessions daily. The thrill of the hunt is very real for a cat; stalking, catching and...


Litter Box +1 Rule
The rule of thumb is to have one more litter box than number of cats. And don't locate them all in the same room! They need to be spread...


Tail Up
Tail up on a cat simply means they anticipate the interaction to be friendly. I remember taking my office cat (Boss) to a neighboring...


Is the cat genetically disposed to solitude?
You have a single cat and you see it displaying species-typical behavior towards you and you wonder if it might like the company of...


DIY Cat Toys
Toys don't have to be expensive to work. In fact, a wadded up piece of paper thrown into an empty cardboard box can quickly become a...


Hyperthyroidism in Cats
I had a cat, Santa Fe, (rescue from the SPCA of Texas many years ago) who was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. I elected to pay the $1500...


"Going" Outside the Box
Thinking outside the box is one thing but when your cat starts going outside the box it can cause serious issues (not to mention damage)...


Wool Suckling
“Wool Sucking” = Suckling on items (usually soft) such as carpets, sweaters, blankets, robes, and even their own or other another cat’s...


How Much Does Your Cat Remember?
It is very difficult to measure memory in cats because there's a lack of studies on felince cognition. That, combined with their...


My Cat is Attacking My Other Cat(s)
This is one of he more complicated behavior issues, as there are many contributing factors as to why your cat might become aggressive to...
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