The Secrets Of Bonding With Your Cat

There is no doubt that owning a cat can be a very rewarding and pleasurable experience. This article contains tips and hints to help you to get the best out of your relationship with your pet cat. First of all, remember that staring directly into a cat’s eyes can signal aggression to them. The first [...]

Should You Use A Cat Fence?

One of the main problems you may face when choosing a cat as a pet is the wish to keep her safe from harm, yet still allow her the freedom of the outdoors. Although cats love to be outside, this places her at risk from predators, cars, and even individuals who don’t have the same [...]

Litter Training; Are You Making These Mistakes?

Are you having problems with your cat going to the toilet where she shouldn’t, even though you have provided her with a perfectly good litter box? Fed up with the resulting mess and smell? I was at a total loss when my cat suddenly stopped using her box and started to use my bathroom carpet [...]

Cat Behavior Problems; Aggression And 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 [...]

Caring For Kittens

Choosing a new kitten to bring home is always exciting, and you can look forward to years of pleasure from your new pet. But it is also a considerable responsibility, as she could live well into her teens and even beyond. First of all, you will need to ensure that you have the time and [...]

Bringing Home Your New Kitten

Before bringing home your new kitten, there are various things to take into account. First, make sure you have all the essential equipment she will need. Having these in place will help her to settle in and feel that your home is hers. Food; your kitten’s breeder should be able to tell you which food [...]

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 Cats- 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 Problems- 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 Spraying In House- 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 [...]

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 Bites- 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. [...]

Cat Outside- Keep Your Cat Safe When She Goes Out

Once you become a cat owner, you will have to make a decision on whether you will allow your cat access to the outside, or whether she will remain a house cat. There are pros and cons for both; a cat who roams outside will be exposed to risks such as traffic, other cats, dogs, [...]