8 Reasons Adopting 2 Cats at Once Is the Best Pet-Owner Decision I've Ever Made
After spending 27 years as a dog person, I became a cat mom to two kittens almost overnight, and not too shortly after, a crazy cat lady...
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ALL ABOUT THE CATS
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Cat Adoption Checklist
Thinking of adopting a cat? First, check out these helpful tips, gathered by American Humane. If you’re thinking about adopting a cat,...
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Urine Marking in Cats
The most common behavior problem reported by pet parents of cats is inappropriate elimination. It’s estimated that 10% of all cats will...
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Litter Box Problems
At least 10% of all cats develop elimination problems. Some stop using the box altogether. Some only use their boxes for urination or...
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Destructive Scratching
Cats like to scratch. They scratch during play. They scratch while stretching. They scratch to mark territory or as a threatening signal...
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Cats and Babies
Although we know that cats and babies can co-exist harmoniously in the same family, there are still precautions that new or expecting...
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Are You Allergic to Your Pet?
Are You Allergic to Your Pet? Breathe Easy—You Can Still Keep Your Animal Companion! Although many people have discovered the beneficial...
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Tips for the First 30 Days of Cat Adoption
Be prepared should be your mantra when bringing a new pet into your home. Cats are particularly sensitive to new surroundings and some...
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Scratching Posts: Getting Your Cat To Use Them
You don’t need to show a cat how to use a scratching post — they already know! Furthermore, holding your cat up to the scratching post...
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Cat Talk: A Guide to Cat Body Language
While cats may seem mysterious to some, to others, understanding a cat is simply a matter of paying attention, watching the cat’s body...
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General Cat Care
BEHAVIOR Tigers, lions, bobcats, mountain lions and domestic cats are all related. Cats have been domesticated for more than 5,000 years,...
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Feline Coat Colors
Feline coat colors can be divided into two categories: deep colors and dilute colors. The four recognized deep colors are red (commonly...
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Cleaning the Litter Box: How Often Is Best?
There are many reasons a cat may not like his litter box. One of the most important reasons, and thankfully the easiest to remedy, is...
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9 Ways to Welcome Home your New Cat
Jacque Lynn Schultz, C.P.D.T Congratulations! You have just begun a relationship that’s bound to be filled with fun and affection. By...
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Improving Feline Socialization
My grandmother used to say, “You must invite someone to tea before you ask them to dinner!” I never understood this until I started...
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When Cats Don’t Get Along
Sparky, a three-year-old female domestic shorthair, lived the good life. She was the only companion animal in her household, and her...
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Dealing With Nighttime Troublemakers
Certain cats believe that nighttime is the right time for making merry. Whether it’s a rousing game of Hop on Pop or the feline...
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Channeling Predatory Play Aggression
He’s young and lean and hides in the shadows. Silently, he waits for the most opportune moment to dart out and launch his attack on...
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Keeping Cats Off the Table
in January, Petfinder held a live Q&A on Facebook with pet trainers Andrea Arden and Mychelle Blake. Over the coming weeks we’ll be...
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How to Stop Kitten Biting
In January, Petfinder held a live Q&A on Facebook with pet trainers Andrea Arden and Mychelle Blake. Over the coming weeks we’ll be...
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