Cat Behavior

Taming a Cat: Mog's Story
Taming a Cat
I never thought I would be spending this holiday season taming a cat. On Saturday I brought home a 7 year old cat named Mog by his previous owners. I was expecting a well-socialized, mature cat who had lived with his first family for many years. I had initially been told they were giving him up due to being transferred overseas and wanted to find a good home for him so he would not have to go to the shelter. Our local shelter has so many cats that adult cats are immediately euthanized. My 2...

Can You Really Cat-Proof Your Christmas Tree?
Cats and Christmas Trees Don't Always Mix Well!
Actually, I should write that cats and Christmas Trees AND humans do not mix well. My cats get along very well with my Christmas Tree. I don't care for their version of a trimmed tree, though! Each year, I try to do what I can to keep my cats out of our tree, but trying to keep a cat out of your Christmas Tree can become a time consuming challenge. We have two cats that think the Christmas tree is put up and decorated just for their night time entertainment. I swear they patiently wait until...

Why Does My Cat Urinate In The House?
Why is My Cat Urinating In The House?
Why does my cat urinate in the house? There are many reasons for your cats change of toilet habits, and also many ways to solve the problem. If I said you could stop your cat from peeing in the house within 4 days, would you like to know my secret? Cats peeing on the carpet or on the furniture is a common problem, and one that is easily fixed. In all my years of working with cats, I have been asked many questions, but the one that gets asked the most is, "Why does my cat urinate in the house...

Cat Behavior Tips and Resources
Resources to Address Any Cat Behavior Problems
When it comes to companions, cats are some of the best. Many people enjoy their company, and though they make a great pet, sometimes there can be complications. Unfortunately not all cat behavior is good, but thankfully there are many ways that you can address the problems you might have and overcome any behavioral issues you might be experiencing. I've put this lens together to showcase some of the best resources to help you with any cat behavior problems that you might encounter and make y...