While most of our beloved cats are purr-fect companions, some of them have a few habits that are unacceptable – for example, scratching the furniture, urinating outside of the litter box, or bothering us while we sleep. And, while these are perfectly normal feline behaviors, they are considered bad habits by those of us who […]
While 68% of U.S. Presidents have shared the White House with pet dogs, a surprisingly low number of them – only 20% – have had cats! Our new favorite president, Rutherford B. Hayes, was the biggest cat lover with 5 pet kitties. In honor of President’s Day, check out this infographic from the folks at
Catnip (Nepeta Cataria) is a historical favorite for felines, but believe it or not, only about 50% of cats will respond to this herb. If your cat is under three months of age, they will not respond to catnip at all. Catnip is a plant from the mint family and it’s actually the essential oil
Your cat’s tail is much more than just a furry extension of his body! Tails act as rudders, to help your cat keep his balance. Not only that, they are one of the many ways cats communicate. The tail acts as an emotional barometer. And if you learn how to read your cat’s tail, you
Does your cat keep you awake all night? Guess what – you can solve the problem! By understanding why your cat might be keeping you up and making a few changes, you and your feline friend can get back to sleeping soundly through the night! By the Numbers: Since 1998, the number of cats sleeping
CatCon® is the ultimate location for a community of largely millennial cat and pop culture lovers to gather from all over the world. It is where pop culture and cat culture converge, showcasing the world’s top cat-centric merchandise, conversations with those at the epicenter of the cat world, incredible activations, and adoptions. And this year,
We’ve seen all manner of things for cats and the people who love them. Some are helpful, others are entertaining (for you or your cat) and still others can save your cat’s life. But, these are a few ridiculous things we’ve found that made us chuckle, or simply gave us a curious head-tilt. Either way,
Inappropriate urination, or peeing outside of the litter box, is the number one complaint of cat parents and also one of the top reasons cats are relinquished to shelters every year. And it’s easy to understand why. It’s extremely frustrating when your cat decides the litter box is off-limits! But, there’s always a reason for
Let’s face it – cats have the potential to be destructive. I suppose that’s what happens when you bring a carnivorous predator into your home and ask them to become civilized! So, even though you’re going to teach your little house panther what they can and cannot dig their nails into; your furniture, carpet, and
Say what you will, but Biden made good on this campaign promise! They’ve been promising to get a cat in the White House for more than a year and she’s finally arrived. Willow, a lovely gray tabby domestic shorthair cat with green eyes has finally made her debut in the White House. Dogs have come
