Your complete guide to feline care. Learn about cat behavior, health, nutrition, and how to bond with your cat.
There is nothing quite as jarring as having a peaceful, purring companion suddenly turn into a hissing ball of fur and claws. I have spent years working with felines and their humans, and I can tell you that when owners ask me, why is my calm cat suddenly aggressive, they aren’t just looking for a … Read more
I’ve seen it happen hundreds of times in my years of working with feline behavior. A distraught owner walks in, looking exhausted and often sporting a few fresh scratches, asking the same heartbreaking question: “Why did my sweet kitten turn into a tiny tiger overnight?” It is one of the most jarring and emotionally draining … Read more
We spend billions on them every year. We call them our “babies” and “soulmates.” We let them sleep in our beds and even buy them organic meals while we eat instant noodles. But what if I told you that the “love” you feel from your pet is the greatest biological scam in history? As a … Read more
You walk into the room, expecting to find your cat curled up on the sunny windowsill or lounging on the expensive bed you bought them. Instead, you find them somewhere shocking. They are curled up in a tight ball, fast asleep, inside their dirty litter box. Your first reaction is probably disgust (“That’s gross!”). Your … Read more
You are sitting in the drive-thru line at Starbucks, excitedly waiting for your morning coffee. Next to you, your dog is vibrating with anticipation because they know what is coming: the famous “Puppuccino”—a small cup filled with glorious, fluffy whipped cream. But then you look at the carrier in the back seat. Your cat is … Read more
You are cuddling with your feline friend, scratching them behind the ears—their favorite spot. They lean into your hand, purring loudly. But as you glance down at their folded ear flap, you notice something disturbing. It’s not clean and pink like it usually is. Instead, the inside of the ear canal looks dirty. There is … Read more
There you are, bundled under a heavy mountain of blankets on the sofa, clutching a rapidly depleting box of tissues and wondering where your immune system went on vacation. Your faithful cat is curled up right against your chest, purring like a tiny motor, seemingly trying to nurse you back to health. It is one … Read more
Waking up to the pungent, unmistakable scent of cat spray is a frustration many pet owners know all too well. While most people associate spraying with intact male cats, female cats are surprisingly capable of this behavior, especially during the quiet hours of the night. If you have found damp spots on your curtains, walls, … Read more
If you are a cat owner, you already know that your feline friend is a professional sleeper. Cats are built for short bursts of intense energy followed by long periods of rest. In fact, an average healthy adult cat can spend anywhere from 12 to 16 hours a day in dreamland. But what happens when … Read more
Dehydration in cats is a subtle, creeping danger that often goes unnoticed until it reaches a critical stage. As a pet care specialist who has seen hundreds of felines in clinical settings, I can tell you that a cat’s hydration level is perhaps the most vital indicator of their overall health. Because cats evolved … Read more