Category: Cat Care

Most of us know that cats are easily stressed.  Even a minor variation in your cat’s daily routine can make him a nervous wreck!

Major changes, like moving or the arrival of a new cat, dog or baby into the …

This is a touching short story for cat lovers based on a real cat and told from the cat’s point of view.  Several years ago, I found a badly injured cat in the recycle bin on my patio. I was …

There are several different types of cat litter available, but most of them fall into three categories: clay-based litter, silica-based litter and biodegradable litter.  What’s in kitty litter depends on which category the litter falls into.

In this post, we’ll …

Several years ago, my tomcat, Miron, ran out of the house in the middle of winter and was lost for the entire day.  Luckily, he came back late the same night. I was very lucky that he came back, and …

If you’re worried that your cat is sleeping too much, don’t.  You may be surprised to learn that cats sleep more than half of every 24 hours.  Elderly cats and kittens sleep even more, seriously, like 80% of the time!…

Keeping a cat indoors can be challenging, especially if the cat has been allowed outside in the past.  But it’s not impossible.  And it’s totally worth it because keeping your cat indoors can actually prolong your cat’s life and keep …

As spring and summer approach, providing window protection for indoor cats is crucial.  Cats can escape, cats can fall out of windows, plus cats can destroy your window screens.  Installing cat proof window screens is one way to keep your …

It’s heartbreaking when you have to leave your cat behind when you travel.  Knowing how to find a good cat sitter will not only give you peace of mind while you’re away, but will also help your cat cope with …

It’s well known that indoor cats live longer than outdoor cats simply because indoor cats are exposed to far fewer risks such as cars, attacks from other animals, environmental hazards and disease.  But how do you figure out how to …

People generally view cats as independent, but the truth is, a cat left home alone can have as many issues as a dog or a person.  They do get lonely.  They can suffer with cat separation anxiety from missing their …