Many cats are curious about the outdoors, and we all know how much they love fresh air and sunshine. But many dangers await cats outside, including cars, dogs and wild predators..and even other cats and humans. Most of us have brought our cats indoors to keep them...
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Inside or outside cats? Give your cat a richer life
Most cat people are charmed watching cats blink and purr as they roll in a sun puddle, either in the house or outside. Cats love sunshine and fresh air, yet we also want to keep our cats safe. This is the ongoing tension between “letting cats be cats” outside and...
How to help your cats have a happy holiday
We all hope our holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. But for many cats, the extra activity and changes can turn their safe home into a scary, new landscape. Here’s how help your cats sail through the holidays with you. Will you decorate? Cats love...
Feline Playstation: new ways to keep your cat active
More people of all ages are living in apartments every year. Smaller spaces can be a big change for both you and your kitty. Territory is important to all cats but as long as your cats' basic needs are met, they should adapt right along with you. Playstation Cats...
The mountains are calling: is your cat an adventure cat?
Dear Ms Kitty, I read all the time about cats who go hiking with their people. It sounds like fun! My cat Doja is a little shy, but might it be good for her to get outside with me like that? - Backpacking in Bear Creek Dear Backpacking, Doing fun things with your cat...
Summertime blues: helping cats roll with scary changes
Dear Ms Kitty, We are catching up with friends and family visits, vacations and maintenance around the house this summer. But our sweet, friendly cats Luna and Sol are now hiding from everyone, even their favorite people. What can we do to get them back to their...
But I thought I was your baby: preparing cats for babies
Dear Ms Kitty, I’m expecting a new baby in a few months and am worried about my cat Ranger, who was my first “baby.” He’s never been around children before. What can I do to help him adapt to my little one? -Waiting in Westcliffe Dear Waiting, Congratulations on your...
With a litter luck: natural cat litter review
Dear Ms. Kitty, I’ve used clay litter for years for my cat Rosco. I see so many different types of litter in the store now. Is there something better that I could be giving him?. - Looking in Loveland Dear Looking, Thanks for thinking of your kitty when...
Herbs for happiness
Dear Ms. Kitty, Is catnip safe for my cats? I heard that it could cause hallucinations and aggression. I’d like to try it to get my cat more active, but don’t want to turn my cat mean. - Happy in Hanover Dear Happy, Catnip is a member of the mint family of herbs and...









