Blissful Cat Behavior Consulting

15/01/2026

Has your cat ever struggled to take medication? Did you know that medication time with your cat DOESN’T have to be a battle?

This is Julio, a cat who has learned to take his medicine all on his own. Julio lives as part of an outdoor community, and when he needed to take medication, forceful techniques would damage his trust and relationship with his caregiver. A cooperative approach was the ONLY way to be sure Julio could get the meds he needs consistently.

I am so proud of Julio and his guardian for working so well together!

12/01/2026

Managing your cat’s environment well is alllllways a good first step to minimizing undesirable behavior. Set them up for success!

🐈You can’t medicate your way out of a bad litter box.

If your cat is urinating or defecating outside the box, the solution isn’t always a prescription. No matter what prescription your cat ends up on, that won't change a small, dirty box, in the wrong location, with the wrong litter.

Cats come to me medicated for litter box issues and sometimes that is necessary, but more often than not, the changes that we make to the litter box go farther to reduce the urination and defecation all over the house, than the medication does.

💊Medication can help when there’s a medical or anxiety disorder. But it can’t fix an environment that isn’t working for your cat.

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas my friends! I hope you all open many boxes for your cats to play and nap in.

Here’s a photo of Dao around his first Christmas in 2013, and Winona celebrating her first Christmas this year.

17/12/2025

Minerva is proof that the best tree ornaments have whiskers 😸🎄

I’ve been talking about how to keep cats away from Christmas trees all month, but guys low key I love seeing a cat enjoying a tree!!

27/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

This Thanksgiving, our hearts are full of gratitude for the incredible veterinary professionals who make up our AAHA-accredited community. 🧡🐾

To every veterinarian, technician, assistant, CSR, manager, and support team member: you are the heartbeat of high-quality veterinary care and we are so thankful for the excellence you bring to this profession.

Wishing you a warm, restorative, and joy-filled holiday. Thank you for all you do for your patients, for your clients, and for the future of veterinary medicine. 🦃✨

10/10/2025

Declawing banned in CA!

California has officially outlawed the practice of declawing cats after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 867 into law.

Full story: https://ktla.com/news/california/california-bans-declawing-cats-under-new-state-law-signed-by-gov-gavin-newsom/

05/09/2025

Dao and Wally are in for some fun! Thanks, !

Did you know that there are other cat friendly plants besides catnip? Many cats that don’t react to catnip still really enjoy olfactory enrichment in the form of silvervine or valerian root powders!

18/08/2025

To prevent scratching on furniture or other surfaces provide good sized, sturdy scratching opportunities.

Take note if you cat likes to scratch vertical or horizontal. And the type of material your cat likes to scratch.

One of my cats prefers a vertical sisal scratcher, the other one a vertical cardboard scratcher. If you are not sure, observe and provide options.

09/08/2025

No one would enjoy being put in a straight jacket to go to the doctor! We all value agency and consent in medical care, and cats are no exception.

29/06/2025

Happy Sunday! I was so overjoyed with an appointment I had yesterday that I wanted to share some positive news with you all.

This is Mouse, a kitten just under a year old who joined a new family in the last few months. Mouse has been incredibly fearful and anxious since day one. He'd hiss and retreat when anyone entered his room, he was hesitant to eat food, and he was even frightened by toys.

Mouse's mom and I have been working together for about 2 months to reduce his stress, build his relationship with the other cats in the home, and help him feel as safe and comfortable as possible. In this past month, Mouse started playing with his string toy AND asking his mom for pets. We joke that he's now making up for lost time, because he'll persistently request head scratches and belly rubs for 30 minutes at a time.

This goes to show the power of letting cats make progress at their own pace, rewarding them for making adaptive choices, and respecting their boundaries. Mouse is very lucky to have landed in a home with a person who loves him so much!

18/06/2025

Just because your cats WILL eat near each other doesn’t mean they prefer it, either! Feeding in separate rooms or separate floors of your home is best. Feeding out of line of sight is a must!

Please do not feed your cats next to each other.

Cats are solitary hunters and prefer to eat alone.

Being forced to eat next to another cat - especially one they dislike - is only contributing to the tension in your home.

01/06/2025

Happy Pride, my friends and colleagues!! Blissful Cat is a q***r owned business and will always be a safe place for people to seek support as their most authentic selves.

I am proud and honored to offer the help that I do to those in the LGBTQIA+ community and their most beloved companions. My cat Wally is very proud to be gay and he knows he’s fabulous 💅