Class Act Cats

01/31/2025

Prozac wanted to share a tip, too, because Poutine got to share one. At first he wanted it to be that he too thinks you should dump that loser 🙄 but I told him it needs to be about cats.

Replacing the litter in your litter box regularly will help keep odors to a minimum. That doesn’t mean you need to dump it all at the end of the day, but if you notice things get stinky and don’t improve after scooping, it’s time for a refresh. I usually dump all my litter once a month.

… and you dump that loser we keep telling you to break up with right in the trash with the soiled litter. They’re probably full of just as much s@$ #.

01/30/2025

Poutine wanted to follow up on my post from yesterday with some safely wisdom.

He also thinks you should dump the loser.

Oh, and play with your cat. Have you played with your cat yet? Playing with your cat in short bursts is great so no need to do hours long play sessions. Go play with your cat for five minutes.

01/29/2025

Quick cat tip: Do you have a friend, relative, boss, or (hopefully not 😬) romantic partner that always expects you to listen to them, but never listens to you?

Dump them.

Err… I mean, think of how frustrated you feel.

Now think about someone who you mutually listen to each other. All needs are met and you adjust if one of you does something that the other doesn’t like. No big deal.

Your relationship with your cat should be closer to the second one. You can’t just expect your cat to listen to you and not you to listen back when they tell you they don’t like something. That’s not a healthy dynamic and is honestly at the core of many problems people run into with their cats. It benefits YOU to listen to your cat!

(And really… dump the loser.)

01/27/2025

I wanted to share a quick update about Poutine. For those that missed it, we had a rough day last Monday involving fire alarms and an injury to his nail.

His nail appears to be okay, but poor Poutine is pretty jumpy still. Every noise outside seems to set him off and he’s not moving as confidently as he normally does. He also no longer is sleeping in his favorite sleeping spot because it was near where he hid after the fire alarm went off.

We’ve been working to help him feel more confident again so hopefully he’ll feel better soon. Poor guy. 😿

01/26/2025

Quick tip to make life easier with your cat: put in the work ahead of time get your cat used to carriers, taking medication, getting nails trimmed, and more. Once you cause your cat to become fearful of something, it’s more work.

Work with them when you’re not in a rush. If they try to get away, let them back off. You can work with them another day!

01/24/2025

Poutine has something to ask. Don’t let Poutine down!

He spent a lot of time… A LOT of time! … making you a video on clicker training. He’s sharing it next Friday. He’d love for you to watch. Go follow us on YouTube so you don’t miss it, okay?

(This is also a great idea if you’re planning to leave Meta platforms. We’re also active on Pinterest and kinda on BlueSky)

He thinks there may be another video this afternoon but isn’t sure when. That a not a problem if you subscribe though!

Meanwhile, Prozac wants ideas for a video he can make you! He’d love your ideas. It just may become a reality 🥰

01/17/2025

Cat not into treats or need to use something else to train your cat? You absolutely can! Let me teach you how! I have a new video on YouTube. (Link will be in the comments because otherwise the algorithm doesn’t show it as often. I know it’s annoying but there’s a reason for it)

01/10/2025

Congrats to the cats of Massachusetts! Only 46 states to go.

The law bans veterinarians from declawing cats, a procedure that also removes the tips of a feline’s toes, which is intended to keep felines from scratching things like furniture, rugs, walls and doors.

01/06/2025

Prozac has thoughts about cold Mondays.

01/05/2025

Decided on a whim that I’m going to do a quick IG live in honor of Karen Pryor. We’re talking clicker training! I will likely have at least one cat who will be training with me but we’ll see. 🤷🏻‍♂️

I need to set things up and *ahem* put away a few piles of stuff first. It will be 15ish minutes. Join me if you can or watch later!

01/05/2025

I just heard the sad news that Karen Pryor passed away. For those who aren’t familiar with Karen, she was one of the pioneers in popularizing clicker training. Because of her work, countless dogs, cats, and other animals through the years have been able experience the joy of training with their humans rather than being stressed, afraid, or hurt.

That includes Zoloft, Prozac, and Poutine, along with the cats (and a few dogs!) I’ve worked with over the years. We owe Karen an incredible amount of gratitude.

If your cats know the joy of ✨The Click✨ please join me in doing a clicker training session today (or tomorrow… it is late 😬) in honor of Karen’s work and her legacy.

01/03/2025

Happy FRAP Friday! Is your cat celebrating with a nice FRAP? What… the heck is a FRAP, anyway? Good news: I have a new video on FRAPs and no, I’m not telling you what one is unless you watch. Hint: you probably know them by another name. Head to YouTube to find out!

https://www.youtube.com/

01/01/2025

2025 is here and it’s time to start fresh! I hope you can take some time to relax with your cats today. Remember: it’s never too late to improve your relationship with your cats, change your own behavior, and toss out old habits that don’t benefit anyone. Here’s to a fresh start!

… after a nap and a snack.

12/31/2024

2024 was an interesting year. There were a lot of firsts, both good and bad. Much like cats, this last year was complicated 😹 I published my last blog of blogapalooza so please check it out when you have a chance. It was a fun challenge to share at least one blog a week so hopefully people find them useful.

Mostly, before the year ends, I want to thank each of you for your support over the last year. I appreciate it more than I can ever put into words. It’s hard when there’s a lot of really harmful information about cats and cat behavior to not feel overwhelmed with the monumental task of spreading *good* information. It’s especially challenging when there’s a lot of other stuff happening, too, because life gets complicated.

So thanks for keeping me going. 🥰I hope you’re all learning something about cats and having a bit of fun along the way!

12/28/2024

It’s the fourth night of Hanukkah and Poutine, Prozac, and I hope all who celebrate are having a fantastic, light filled celebration!

12/28/2024

It’s catnip madness here at Class Act Cats! What is catnip and what are the catnip alternatives for cats who the ‘nip doesn’t get their purr machine purring?

Check out my latest video with everything you want to know, a cute story about a special cat, and of course adorable footage of cats going wild from silver vine. 🥰

I’m new to YouTube so if you like my video, please like, subscribe, comment, and share. It helps others find my videos!

Catnip might have a reputation for being cats' favorite plants, but silver vine and valerian root also drive cats wild. Let me teach you what catnip does to ...

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from Class Act Cats! Poutine, Prozac, and I hope you have a fabulous day with your cats.

Did your cats get anything cool from Santa Paws? Or did they get a lump of coal?

12/24/2024

There’s just one big treat left in each calendar. 👀 What do you think is in them? (Wrong answers only)