Tired Of Your Cat Shredding Your Furniture? Give Him His Own Cat Furniture Instead!

I think every cat owner at one point or another has had some piece of furniture ripped, broken or shredded. Whether it’s the sofa, curtains or the carpet, you definitely don’t want your little darling ripping it up!
So how do you alleviate the problem of an indoor cat using your furniture as a toy?
Firstly, [...]

Cat Hairballs- Causes & Prevention

Cat hairballs are well known to all cat owners, and are an inevitable part of owning a cat. As cats groom themselves they ingest hair, which form balls in the digestive system. As hair cannot be digested, the hairballs, or trichobezoars as they are also called, either pass through the digestive system or are [...]

Declawing- Cat Torture; Why You Should NEVER Consider This!

If you are considering having your cat declawed, I have only one word to say- DON’T! Many people are under the impression that the process of declawing involves only the removal of the cat’s claw, and is little more serious than having their claws trimmed. Some vets can actually give people this impression.
In truth, [...]

Cat Aggression; How To Deal With It

Cat aggression can be a serious problem, and you may need specialist help to resolve this. Cat aggression problems often originate from a traumatic experience in your cat’s life, such as being hurt by somebody or being badly treated.
Aggressive cats can be dangerous, so attempting to resolve a chronic cat aggression problem often requires [...]

Have You Seen Your Cat Eat Grass? Why Does She Do This!

You have probably noticed your cat eating grass at some point, and have probably wondered why she does this. After all, cats are not vegetarian! You may have even started to panic a little, and worry that it might make her ill. However, eating grass is a natural part of your cat’s behavior.
When a [...]

Cat Behavior- When It Becomes a Problem…

Cat behavior is a very fascinating subject, but unfortunately many people only show an interest in it when they are experiencing problem behavior from their cat.
This is a shame, as they are amazing little animals, and a constant source of joy. Who can stay downhearted for long at the sight of kittens playing, or [...]

Training A Cat- The One Thing You Must Never Do

Training a cat can be very frustrating at times, and your patience can be sorely tried. Sometimes it may feel as though she is deliberately acting to annoy you, and you may feel tempted to smack her.
However, one thing you must never do when training cats is to use any form of physical punishment. [...]

Cat Problem- Naughtiness or Illness?

If you are experiencing problems with your cat, or her behavior, then it could be a case of simple misunderstanding between you both. If your cat is behaving badly, she could be trying to tell you something rather than just being naughty.
You may see scratching furniture or walls etc as a behavior problem, but [...]

Cat Scratching- Save Your Furniture!

Are you getting fed up of your cat constantly shredding your furniture? Does your settee look like something out of a reject store? (Mine certainly did!) Cat scratching must be one of the most annoying behavior traits of all. So- why do cats scratch?
Unfortunately scratching is a perfectly normal behavior, and something which all [...]

Cat Not Eating- What To Do When She Won’t Eat

Generally, cats tend to regulate their food intake very well, but some times their appetite can become very poor and they can refuse to eat. The most common cause could be a health related problem such as digestive tract disease, infection or tumor. If your cat loses her appetite for no apparent reason, a visit [...]

Cat Spraying- How Do I Stop It?

If you have a problem with your cat spraying, there are several solutions you could try.
For tom cats especially, the best way to stop them from spraying is to neuter them. Entire toms are far more likely to spray than castrated toms.
If you would really prefer not to do this, then you must find the [...]

Cat Spraying- Why Do They Spray?

One of the most frustrating problems for any cat owner is the problem of their cat spraying or marking. There is nothing worse than coming home and realizing that your cat has sprayed in the house yet again- the smell is very difficult to get rid of, and not to mention the damage done to [...]

Training Cats- How To Train Your Cat

Another misconception people hold about cats is that they are untrainable; they say that you can train a dog, but not a cat! Whilst a cat is a much more independent creature than a dog, and tends to be able to manipulate humans to her will, cats can be trained, and it can be pretty [...]

Cat Biting- Why They Bite and How to Stop It

Why is it that your cat suddenly bites you for seemingly no reason? Or is quite happy being petted and then suddenly sinks her teeth into your hand? Those teeth can be needle sharp! So- why does she bite you, and what can you do about it?
Cats often bite as a form of play. If [...]