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I recently inherited Pillow when my mom died. He’s a large, declawed* Maine Coon Cat who spent 13 of his 16 years either decorating a chair in my mom’s kitchen or sleeping in the dog’s bed in the art studio. Pillow, a lovely cat, was always a source of comfort for my mom by just […]
The wait is over! We loved checking out all of the videos that were submitted for our contest. It truly was heart-warming to see the bonds people have with their cats. We are excited to announce the winner of the “My Cat’s Story” video contest. It was a tough decision because the judges had some […]
04.07.13 Cats usually give warnings when they do not want to be petted any more. Learn the signs: tail swishing, skin twitching or rolling, ears back, whiskers flattened against cheeks, vocalizations. When these signs are ignored, cats will typically look at the hand petting them and then in an extreme effort to communicate their wishes--bite.
03.31.13 Lilies are highly toxic to cats. Every part of the plant is highly toxic, causing kidney failure and usually death. Instead of live lilies, buy artificial ones. Lilies made out of silk are beautiful and safe for cats. And, they don’t need watering!
03.24.13 Cats have scent glands on their paws. Whenever they scratch an object they are marking their territory and broadcasting information about themselves.
03.17.13 Due to a recent death in my immediate family, I have not been able to update my Cat Bits. I will resume posting my Cat Bits and Bytes next Sunday.
02.10.13 The second phase in the introductions includes feeding the cats at the same time on each side of the closed door. Start by placing feeding stations a distance away from the door. At each meal, move the food bowls one inch closer to the closed door.
Myths and misconceptions have been spun about cats ever since people started sharing their world with them. Some paint cats as mysterious, others put them in league with the devil. Different factors shaped these inaccurate beliefs—one of the strongest contributors to these myths is that people have found cats and their behaviors puzzling. Many of […]
02.10.13 In addition to high places to climb, cats enjoy places to hide. Most cats like hanging out in tunnels, igloos and paper bags with no handles. One homemade solution is to cut large circles in the bottom and sides of a few boxes and then firmly secure them to each other—creating a tunnel with […]
02.03.13 Cats need vertical territory (VT)—high places to climb and hang out on. You don’t have to spend a fortune on cat condos. Architectural elements, window perches, shelves, tops of refrigerators and cabinets, armoires and other household furniture, can all become part of the VT solution.