How to handle fearful cats and kittens?
Fear is an emotional response that occurs when an animal faces a scary or dangerous situation, often prompting a reaction or an escape attempt. It is important to use techniques like desensitization rather than flooding. Respect their fear and watch their bodylanguage.
What should you expect when working with a cat behavior consultant?
Working with a cat behavior expert can be a new experience for many cat owners. This article explains the process and my philosophy, and it can help cat owners with cats that display behavioral issues decide whether to work with a behavior expert.
Felines and Fireworks -How can you keep your cats safe during July 4th fireworks?
Fireworks and cats can become a recipe for disaster. Learn how to recognize the signs that your cat is stressed and take steps to mitigate anxiety and fearfulness.
Is it time to contact a cat behavior expert?
Help identify the cases when a cat behavior specialist can help once your vet has ruled out medical issues: elimination outside the box, cat introductions, cooperative care, aggressive behavior are examples.
How can you give your senior cat the best possible care?
Learn how to recognize the signs of cognitive decline (VISDAAL) and pain in older cats. Adjusting their physiological, medical, and environmental needs is key to a happy aging cat.
Cat behavior is lawful - learn about antecedents and consequences.
Learn why your cat’s actions are not random but follow predictable patterns influenced by environmental cues (antecedents) and the outcomes that result from them (consequences).
Playing with your cat is important
Playing with your cat is an important activity. Play provides physical exercise, mental enrichment, and strengthens the bond between the cat and it’s owner. Learn about the do’s and don’ts when playing with your cat.
Pheromones for fighting cats – do they work?
Do synthetic facial pheromone products work for cat introductions? Learn about the latest studies and the main key takeaways if these products help with fighting cats.
Why cats see the vet less often – carrier training can help reduce stress.
How cat carrier training and pre-medication can lower the stress for vet visits. Learn how to recognize the signs of non-recognition aggression in cats and how to prevent it.
Cats, Christmas trees, and candles – a recipe for disaster.
Cats and Christmas Trees and candles. This can be a recipe for disaster during the Holidays. Get the best tips and tricks on how to secure the tree, prevent your cats from climbing it or using it as a scratcher.
How to prevent tension among cats in a multi-cat household.
How to prevent tension in a multi-cat household. Ample key resources, cat food, litter boxes, play, and access to hiding spaces can make all the difference in a peaceful multi-cat home.
Get tips and tricks for keeping your cats safe and calm during a trip.
Get tips and tricks for traveling with your cat. Taking cats on adventures or just to see your family during Thanksgiving has become popular. Be prepared and plan ahead.
Enrichment Ideas for Low and Small Budgets
Enrichment ideas for low and small budgets. How to keep your cats entertained without spending a fortune. Keep your cats engaged during cat introductions or just for fun.
How to manage aggressive behavior in cats.
Discover how to manage feline aggression with science-based strategies. Get expert insight into causes, warning signs, and effective behavior solutions.
My Top 10 tips on how to annoy your cat.
My top ten tips what not to do to annoy your cat. Cats love routine and predictability. Makes sudden changes to a cats environment or feeding routine can impact their wellbeing.
Cooperative Care for Cats.
Tips and tricks how to medicate your cat. Cooperative care as a method to have your cat participate voluntarily in their care.
Litter box issues 101
Litter box issues best practices and tips if your cat is not using the box. A systematic approach to litter box issues in cats. Get help if your cat is not using the box.
Why two kittens are better than one!
Adopting two kittens together has many advantages. It is an overall great way to improve their happiness and reduce loneliness, play aggression and play biting.