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Why Is My Cat Eating That?

At some point in their lives, many cats have swallowed a non-food item by accident when playing. Intentionally seeking out strange things to eat,...

Dementia in Cats

If you’ve had a senior cat who started acting oddly, you may have wondered: Can cats get dementia? Yes, they can. Symptoms The veterinary term for...

Kitten Enrichment

Kittens are a ton of fun, but they can also get into a world of trouble. Enrichment activities encourage kittens to be kittens in...

One Cat or Two? Or 10?

We all love photos showing a group of happy, lounging cats, each in their own patch of sunshine. We also know homes with two...

Behavior Detective Work

Cats love to keep us guessing, and they often keep to themselves when they aren’t feeling well, which just makes things more difficult for...

Why Is My Cat Howling?

Q: My healthy adult indoor-only cat has started howling seemingly all day and all night. I haven’t changed anything in her routine. I don’t...

Choosing Anti-Anxiety Meds

The focus on feline mental health is increasing in veterinary medicine as more cat owners learn that medications can play a role in treating...

Preventing Finicky Felines

Got a picky cat? If you do, you’re not alone. We know of one cat who refuses to eat her food if the kibbles...

Sit, Stay, and Come

Cats are smart, and extremely good at training us. But cats can also be the trainee and can learn pretty much any skill that...

Don’t Leave Me Alone!

Cat lovers have long known that cats are attached to us and research has confirmed this (see “The Cat-Human Bond” at catwatchnewsletter.com/behavior/the-cat-human-bond/). But sometimes...

Reduce Litter Tracking

Cat litter belongs in the litterbox, not scattered across the floor of your house. While it is impossible to eliminate all litter tracking, you...

Cause of Fearful Cats

Researchers used a survey to find connections between feline fearfulness, aggression, and excessive grooming. The fearfulness factor included the cats’ reaction to strangers, sudden...