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Joey Lusvardi and Zoloft the cat touch noses. Joey has a silly smile on his face

A Year Without My Cat: Living With Grief Long Term

A year ago today, I lost my best friend and the most amazing cat I’ve ever met, Zoloft. He was the reason I started my cat behavior work and was

Zoloft the cat naps on a teal office chair

Getting Through Grief: Practical Strategies For Making Life Easier When Grieving Your Cat

Losing a cat is challenging and can impact your ability to function. Grief is a lifelong process so it may be a while before you’re back at your regular capacity

Normal Kitten Behavior: What You Should Expect When Bringing Home A Kitten

Ahh, kittens. They are cute, bouncy bundles of joy. Many people adopt kittens because their sweet faces emotionally manipulate us into wanting to care for them. Some people also see

A Maine Coon cat sits on a couch next to a cell phone.

What Is The Best Type Of Cat Litter?

Cat litter is one of the basic cat supplies you need to care for a cat. Most pet supply stores have a huge variety of litter types so they must

Self Cleaning Litter Boxes: Amazing Invention Or Terrible Idea?

I am a big fan of anything that makes cat parents’ life easier. From automatic feeders to washable rugs, there are a lot of great ways to make caring for

A gray and white cat sits near a pine tree in a green grassy field.

How To Design A Catio

The decision whether to keep a cat indoors or allow them outdoor access is controversial. I am not going to wade into that debate, but there is an alternative to

Repurposing Cat Furniture

Cats have preferences much like we do. They may have a favorite cat treat or cat toy they love more than others. It can be frustrating when you spend a

Reintroducing Multiple Cats: Quick Tips To Improve Results

My favorite cat behavior problem to work with is fighting cats. I love working on reintroducing cats and helping them get along after a fight because, while it is a

Ways To Keep Your Bond With Your Cat Alive Even When They Are Gone

This blog is part of a series as I process my grief over the loss of my cat, Zoloft, in the hope of helping others process their grief. I am

two people exchanging a gift in front of a holiday tree

Fun And Creative Gifts For Cat Lovers

I’m going to share a shameful secret: I have very little self control when it comes to purchasing anything with a cat on it. I know, shocking to hear that

A gray cat stands in a white doorframe looking at the camera.

How To Rehome A Cat In A Kind, Low Stress Way

It isn’t always a bad thing to rehome a cat. Once you’ve decided that your cat would be happier in a different environment that better can meet all their needs,

A cat sleeps in a sunbeam by a soft sided cat carrier.

Getting A Cat Into A Carrier Made Easy

If you’ve ever tried getting a cat into a carrier, chances are there are one of two results: a cat who goes in without problem or violence. For those that