Yes, many cats can be trained to walk on a leash! Like anything else, cats need gentle instruction to learn do something that's foreign to them. We hear people say they've tried harnesses or walking jackets and their cat doesn't like them. Cats who have never...
How to help your cat scratch where you want Cats come with claws. It's what Nature intended for them, so they can hunt, stretch, climb and communicate to other cats. Scratching is a basic cat instinct, like eating or purring. Not only does it feel good and keep a...
Safe & Slow Thanks for opening your heart to your new cat! Cats are creatures of habit and changes are stressful for them. They do best with one new thing at a time. You are the bridge to your new cat's new life. We recommend two important things: Help your new...
Out of the Box - how to resolve simple litter box problems One of the most common reasons a cat or kitten ends up being abandoned is problems with the litter box, or housesoiling. These issues can become habitual, so it's important to resolve them as soon as they're...
Dear Miss Kitty, I'm expecting a new baby in a few months and am worried about my cat Ranger, who was my first "baby." What can I do to help him adapt to my little one? A photo on social media shows a forlorn kitty locked outside with the caption "I thought I was your...
It all starts with a glimpse of a dark shape, maybe a flash of eyes in the night. You wait patiently. You put out food. Soon the fearful cat you’ve glimpsed becomes a common sight. Soon, you have more than one. Soon, there are raucous sounds of cats in love. Soon, you...
You've just adopted a new kitty and are excited to bring her home. You've been told to make a safe room for your new four-footed baby but aren't sure you want to designate a whole room to her. What is a safe room and why is it so important? Congratulations on the new...
The story goes something like this. We recently had workmen come to the house for repairs and our kitty got scared and ran out the door. I've been calling for 3 days but he hasn't come back yet. What else can I do to find him? Like that kitty, most fixed cats do not...
Are you one of those people who hate taking their cat to the veterinarian? You're not alone. Research says that 38% of people with cats get stressed just thinking about a vet visit. Most people say their cats hate going to the vet even more than they fear taking them....