Why Is My Cat Biting Me?
I got started working with cat behavior after my own normally very sweet cat suddenly became unusually aggressive toward me. It was terrifying and extremely stressful. I remember thinking after
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Getting Your Cat Used To Closed Doors
This post is dedicated to Poppy, Declan, and Winston. I didn’t have the honor of meeting Winston, but it sounds like he was a pretty special cat. I want to
Cleaning Cat Pee: A Comprehensive Guide To Banishing The Stink
As a litter box usage expert, I spend a lot of time talking with clients about cleaning cat pee when their cats aren’t peeing in their litter box. It’s a
Getting A Cat To Eat: Easy Solutions For When You’re Stuck
If your cat isn’t eating, it can be very frustrating to get them to eat. Getting a cat to eat can be complex as feeding and food related behaviors in
How To Safely And Correctly Stop A Cat Fight
Cat social structure is complicated and getting the dynamics right when you have multiple cats is no easy task. While you can reduce the risk of a cat fight by
Keeping Cats Away From Plants
Cats are curious creatures. It’s not uncommon for that curiosity to result in chewing on plants when bored. Some cats have a natural tendency to chew on plants more than
Managing Separation Anxiety in Cats: Techniques for Soothing Anxious Pets
Separation anxiety, while mostly associated with dogs, can occur in cats as well. In cats, it can be a distressing (and sometimes loud) experience for both the cat and their
Should I Use A Squirt Bottle On My Cat?
Ahhh, the spray bottles and cats. I remember when I first got Zoloft, people were suggesting I get one to correct all sorts of things I didn’t want him doing.
Will Declawing My Cat Stop Them From Being Aggressive?
Aggression in cats is really scary. I actually became interested in cat behavior originally following my cat acting aggressively toward me so I can personally attest that it’s not a
Help! My Cats Are Fighting!
Life with multiple cats can be great: lots of purrs, more snuggles, and cats that may keep each other entertained. Life with fighting cats is less enjoyable, however. Even cats
Keeping Your Cat Out Of Your Christmas Tree
You don’t have to choose between your felines and feeling festive. I am so sorry or you’re welcome, whichever is most applicable. Every November and December, I get tons of
What Is Play Aggression In Cats?
Cats bite humans for many reasons: anxiety, not having access to a less dangerous set of defenses, and frustration are common reasons. In some cases, the reason a cat is
Is It Aggression or Is It Something Else? Reasons for Cat Aggression
Being the target of aggressive behaviors by a cat can be scary and potentially dangerous. While it can be easy to write it off as your cat being mean, angry,
Declawing Your Cat: A Potentially Sh***y Situation
Content Warning: This post contains descriptions of animal cruelty that may upset some readers. I avoid going into great detail and only include information that is necessary to make my
Cats and Fireworks: Preventing Feline Fireworks During Fireworks
Cats and fireworks generally don’t mix. Your kitty may run and hide when the boom, boom, boom, booms start. If your cat is fearfully aggressive, they may even aggress toward