Cats are finicky creatures. They can be the sweetest, most loving animals one minute, and the next they’re sharpening their claws on your couch. So what’s behind this seemingly random behavior? Let’s take a look at the science behind why cats scratch. Cats scratch because it feels good – the act of scratching releases endorphins […]
There are certain unique issues that multi-pet households struggle with. One of which is having their dog trespass in the cat’s litter box. Not only is this extremely stressful and annoying for cat and owner, but it causes bad breath and can potentially transmit parasites. Even though the dog means no ill intent, many cats
It’s common knowledge that dogs are stressed out by fireworks, but many people don’t realize that a lot of cats are confused and afraid of the noises, too. For many of us with pets, Independence Day can be the most dreaded time of the year. For us, the evening is often spent comforting a fearful feline from
Dear Jennifer, I train shelter cats and would like to have more ways in which to “lure” particularly smart kitties who do not necessarily desire to be placed back into their kennels after being let out and also are not fond of being held in order to get back to their enclosures. What has worked
Dear Jennifer, Cosmo will be two years old January 4th. He has always been a very clean cat even though he was born to a stray and my niece took care of him. He always used his litter box. About 6 months ago he began pooping at the outside bottom of the box. We keep
Having both a cat and a dog live harmoniously together in the home is a goal for many pet owners. However there are many variables that come into play and dictate whether this is possible or not. It is essential to be in-tune to the personality/tendencies of your pre-existing pet (whether it be a dog or
Dear Jennifer, I rescued my 6 year old cat from the humane society, one owner before me who apparently got a dog and got rid of the cat. She is declawed x 4 and purrfect in every way. Stays indoors. But she bites me, she uses biting to tell me when she’s had enough
Dear Jennifer: Over the last several years we have rescued 6 cats. There are three female and three male cats which have all been neutered. All get along without any big problems except one male persist in attacking one female. He does not bother the other two females. We have to keep a close watch
Dear Jennifer, My 9-year old kitty, Desmond, likes to break things to get my attention. He will stand on a table and start swiping anything that isn’t nailed down onto the floor, often breaking things. He once jumped on the kitchen counter just after I’d washed dishes, and swiped all of my glass wear onto
Hi Jennifer, We rescued our cat when she was a kitten. Since then she hates to be held but will climb on our lap when she wants too. She tends to attack us when we are walking thru the room. She also hates when people come to visit us. I don’t want people to be
