Kitten Suckling: Behavior Facts & FAQ
Kitten suckling can be a sign of stress, compulsive behavior, or even just happiness or contentment — so why do cats and kittens suckle? Should you worry?
Should I Let My Cat Sleep With Me? Pros, Cons & Verdict
Is your cat sleeping in your bed with you? I’ve experienced all sides of sleeping with cats. When I was single, I had cats. They got to share the bed and it was no big deal. They loved it, and it made me happy to see them happy. But things changed a little when two …
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What to Know When Introducing Cats to a New Cat
Although some debate if cats even need other cats, I’m in the process of slowly integrating my formerly feral Zorro into the rest of the clowder, and I’m trying to keep everybody happy. It’s my nature to want to keep everything in harmony, so that’s not a stretch for me. But sometimes my cats have …
How To Cope With Losing a Cat: 7 Tips For Helping Grief
Losing a cat is excruciating. In fact, I’m going through it and grieving as I write this. I think the loss of a pet and the grief process that follows is one of the hardest, most intense experiences we have to get through. It’s not easy to prepare for grief, as each end-of-life journey is …
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How Much Space Does A Cat Need?
I get to observe my cats a lot, and how they space themselves around each other. Some will cuddle, but other pairings never happen. Among six cats, the variations can get pretty interesting in terms of personal space. It’s a good thing I enjoy observing the cats so much. Here are a few of the …
How to Be the Best Client and Cat Spokesperson at the Vet
We and our cats have a three-pronged relationship with our vets, and each of us might have a different perspective when we come together. But we share a common goal with our vets — health and happiness for our beloved cats. Because our cats can’t verbally tell us what’s wrong, we must make the most …
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Bullying Arose Among My Cats — Here’s How I Ended It
Having several cats gives me endless opportunities to observe the interactions between them. I almost always enjoy these interactions and what they teach me about these fascinating creatures. Usually, things between the cats have gone very smoothly. When a new cat comes into the household, I introduce that cat as slowly as the situation calls …
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Strategically Placed Scratching Posts Could Save Your Furniture
Recently, we got a new couch. We’d had used furniture for a long time, and in a way, it allowed me to get lax — I never worried much about whether the cats scratched the furniture because it was ancient anyway, and not the most beautiful pieces in the furniture universe. I got lucky — …
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Should You Take Your Cat On Vacation Or Leave Them Home? Tips & FAQ
I recently made a 1,400-mile trip to join my husband. Our cats really love it when the whole family is together, and they really missed Chris when he was gone. I had thought hard about whether to take the cats with me or to leave them at home with a new pet sitter. Here’s what …
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How My Cats Teach Me Mindfulness, Every Day
To me, “mindfulness” means paying attention. The Oxford Dictionary defines mindfulness as “a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.” I can certainly say that my cats remind me to stay in the present moment, all the time. Sometimes they force …
