How do I prepare my cat for a new baby?
Q: My husband and I are expecting a child, and we're worried our baby will upset our two cats, who have had us to themselves most of their lives. How can we prepare our cats for the new arrival? A:...
Traveling with cats in cars
Vacation season is here! The weather is warm and the road is calling. If you plan to include your feline friends in your road-trip adventures, a little planning now can save you a world of hassles later. Whether your...
My cat is bored—what can I do?
Most of us are familiar with the stereotypical image of a modern-day house cat: a cute, vaguely mischievous creature that eats and plays in between 10-hour naps. But the more we learn about cat behavior, the more we’re starting to...
How do I redirect my cat’s scratching?
If you have cats, you know how they love to get their claws into an old rug or worse, your best upholstery. For cats, scratching is a normal—and necessary—part of life. But you do have some control over where your...
Can cats and dogs be friends?
We’ve all seen the cartoons–dogs chasing cats, cats outwitting dogs. And the phrase “fight like cats and dogs” had to come from somewhere. But what’s the truth behind the tropes? Are canines and felines really sworn enemies–or can they live...
How to train your cat to walk on a leash
Most of us have seen the Instagram-famous adventure cats who explore the wilderness or bike across entire countries with their owners. And most of us are (rightfully) in awe of this. How do they get their cats to do that,...
New kitten checklist: Kitten-proof your home
Bringing home a new kitten is exciting—but it can also be stressful. Kittens are naturally curious creatures and they’re well known for getting into places and things they shouldn’t. While visions of scratched-up furniture and broken objects might be at...
How to litter train a kitten
Congratulations, you’ve adopted a kitten! Litter box training is an essential part of raising your kitten and it can be relatively easy if you follow some simple steps. In this article, we will discuss how to litter train a kitten,...