You love your cat, but you also really enjoy the nice new furniture that you spent a fortune on! Keeping cats from clawing at your leather lounge chair or nice microsuede sofa can create a problem in any home. Fortunately, we have solutions to keep your cats from destroying furniture that don’t include declawing your […]
Escape routes are areas that allow a cat to safely move out of harm’s way. If you have more than one animal in the house, you should consider creating escape routes in strategic places throughout your house. Here are some easy ways you can do that. Cat Shelves Cat shelves provide an area where your
You’ve kitten-proofed your home, you have all the latest gadgets and gizmos to track your cat’s health and activities, you’ve even got security cameras installed to keep track of your cat when you’re away from home. You’re prepared for just about any emergency — and sometimes that means spending a lot of money. Thankfully, peace
Just like humans, a cat’s body is made primarily of water. For that reason, staying hydrated – by drinking plenty of water – is an important function in keeping your cat healthy. Cats originated from a desert environment and relied on moisture in the food they ate to keep them hydrated. That said, many modern-day
Those oh-so-gross tubes of slimy hair our cats leave on the floor for us, the ones we always seem to find in the middle of the night with the bottoms of our feet, right? Well, we’ve hacked up some interesting facts about them for you: The scientific term is Trichobezoar Trich is Greek for “hair” and a bezoar
Anyone who shares their home with a cat has probably had their kitty urinate outside of the litter box at one time or another. Regardless of the reason, whether it’s medical or behavioral, it’s vitally important to clean up any mess – as quickly and as thoroughly as possible to eliminate odors and prevent future
It’s important to be a responsible cat parent if you want your feline friend to stick around for a while. Caring for a cat properly means more than just providing food and water – it’s typically a 15 to 20-year commitment! In addition to daily time and attention, your kitty will need regular veterinary care,
All living things need water to survive…and cats are certainly no exception. Their bodies are made up of about 70% water. And, while cats rely heavily on their diets for most of their water consumption, in this day and age of kitties being fed convenient dry foods and treats, many cats are in a state
There’s no denying it, many cats are overweight. And while there are obvious health risks associated with obesity in felines, there are also some less-obvious problems to consider. Excess weight can lead to joint problems, diabetes, and a host of other health issues. If your cat needs to lose a few pounds, here are five
In the wild, claws are one of the most important parts of a cat’s survival. They help grab prey, grip rocky mountainsides, mark their territory, and allow a cat to survive. While domestic cats don’t have to do all that for survival, it’s very important that they keep their claws healthy and intact to retain
