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10/29/2024

Not only do catnip and silver vine hold a special place in felines’ hearts, the intoxicating chemicals in these plants also protect cats from mosquito bites, according to research from Science Advances.

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09/09/2024

Scruffing has been a common practice in cat handling for a long time. It’s the method of cat restraint most veterinary professionals were originally taught. Scruffing is where the cat is grasped by the loose skin on the back of the neck. Even though this restraining technique has been widely used ...

08/19/2024

Researchers from Oakland University surveyed hundreds of cat caregivers and found that cats exhibited behaviors associated with grief after a fellow cat or dog in the household died.

08/19/2024

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08/19/2024

In a multicat household, provide resources in each cat’s personal core area.

08/19/2024

On , we're sharing a few important reminders on the importance of microchips - such as:

➡ 1 in 3 family pets will get lost
➡ Microchipped dogs are more than twice as likely to be returned to their owners and microchipped cats are more than 20 times as likely to be returned to their owners

And remember - while microchips greatly increase the chances that pets will be reunited with their families if they are lost or stolen…a microchip only works if its registration information is accurate.

Visit avma.org/CheckTheChip to learn more.

08/01/2024

WARNING!!!! A fellow breeder has posted a warning on this product!! Her 5 month old kitten was tragically killed in one of these litter boxes. The kitten had only been in its new home 5 days, the owner left the kitten alone for two hours and returned to find the kitten trapped under the scoop. The poor baby suffocated in the litter. Plus in the reviews, a 2 year old cat was also killed in this litter box.
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT!!

06/26/2024

06/24/2024

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06/19/2024

Litter boxes should outnumber your cats by at least one. Locate a box in each cat’s preferred area. Don’t line litter boxes up in one room. Boxes should be in quiet areas but not wedged in corners or closets.Place the litter box box in an area opposite room entrance to give a cat maximum visual warning time.

06/14/2024

Remove dangling toys from scratching posts to avoid the risk of cats chewing on the strings or getting their claws caught. The best enticement for a cat to scratch on the post is to get a post that's tall, sturdy, and covered in a claw-appealing material such as sisal. For horizontal scratchers, provide corrugated cardboard scratch pads.
If your cat needs enticement to scratch, rather than depend on a toy hanging from the post, get an interactive toy and play with your cat around the post. You can also rub a little catnip on the post. Make sure the post is located in an area where your cat likes to scratch.

06/11/2024

Sharing is Caring

06/08/2024

Your cat's nose is so sensitive. Avoid using air fresheners and other heavily scented products. Also, when it comes to the litter box, look for unscented litter, and keep up on good litter box maintenance.

05/26/2024

Food can easily spill over into the water, changing the taste and causing contamination. Also, many cats don't like their food right next to the water.

05/14/2024

It’s time to pass on the cocoa mulch. This type of mulch is made from cocoa bean hulls. Although popular due to its attractive color and odor, it also attracts dogs with its sweet, chocolate smell. Depending on the amount, ingestion can cause a range of clinical signs from vomiting and diarrhea, to muscle tremors, elevated heart rate, hyperactivity, and even seizures. Instead consider shredded pine or cedar bark which are less toxic alternatives!

05/10/2024

As a working cat behavior consultant, I repeat myself over and over again every day. I have compiled this list of some of the things I end up talking about the most.

1. If your cat is constantly begging for food, they’re hungry. Increase the frequency of meals to at least 4x a day and calculate how many calories they’re getting. An average 10 pound cat needs around 250 to maintain weight.

2. Don’t fall for the gimmicky litter or litter box. Your cat doesn’t want a Litter Robot or Pretty Litter or whatever. You do. 9/10 cats prefer a simple uncovered box with clay litter.

3. If you own multiple cats, your house needs to look like multiple cats live there. I know as soon as I enter a home if the cats are fighting or not based on the number of cat trees, beds, toys, feeding stations, litter boxes, etc.

4. I can tell you with 99% certainty that your cat is not displaying dominance with whatever behavior he is doing.

5. Play with your cat at least twice a day for at least five minutes. Even if your cat is just watching the toy, they’re playing. It counts.

6. The Jackson Galaxy cat introduction method does not work consistently enough to even be relevant. I could (and do with my clients) spend 90 minutes explaining exactly why and what to do instead.

7. Your cat can be trained to do anything using positive reinforcement. This includes cooperating for taking medication, having their nails trimmed, and going into a carrier. Punishment is primarily not effective because it doesn’t teach the cat good behavior. They don’t learn what they’re supposed to do instead.

8. The answer to your problems is ALMOST never to add another cat. It does help sometimes, sure. But often you just create more problems.

9. Cats thrive when given choices and they have a sense of control over their own lives. Use a consent test every time you interact with your cat (hold your hand out and wait for the cat to close the distance). Voila. You no longer get bitten during petting.

10. Learn body language, learn body language, learn body language. You’ll thank me.

Let me know if you have questions, and feel free to suggest your own!

(Reposted from Reddit)

04/17/2024

Spring is when a lot of us start working in our yards. It's important to keep our furry friends in mind when planning out that beautiful garden! Check out the sample below for some great ideas on non toxic plants to add to your list, as well as some to avoid.

04/16/2024