The phrase “training is logical” comes from Dr. Bruce Fogle (Complete Cat Care). I think that it is an interesting phrase. It implies that caregivers should be training their cat as a matter of course. And it makes sense because … continue reading…
Self-harm in cats is often a displacement activity. This is a complicated topic because even the experts don’t really have a handle on it and it often concerns mental health. In the same way that self-harming in people concerns mental … continue reading…
This casually made video is of my cat accompanying me on my daily walk to the local petrol (gas) station to buy the newspaper. Note: I added the blizzard for fun. It was cold, dark and wet but there was … continue reading…
I’m sure that you can answer the question without much thought. Common sense dictates that feral cats do not sleep as much as domestic cats. The reason: they have to survive on their wits. They have to be alert. They … continue reading…
I believe that there are a lot of apartment cats enjoying their moments with window cleaners outside, often hundreds of feet above ground. I bumped into three stories today on the Internet and the one that I’m featuring here is … continue reading…
Here are some pictures of hiking and trekking cats. For the adventurous cat owner in the lower age bracket, perhaps in their 20s, this sort of staycation road trip activity with their cat is proving to be more popular. It … continue reading…
The question is really about overstimulating a cat when playing with him or her. Therefore the statement in the title is not entirely accurate because overstimulation during play does not necessarily mean that the cat is angry. It just means … continue reading…
I have just discovered flavoured cat and dog bubbles that don’t disappear when they hit the ground, which means they can be attacked when they land. Cats and dogs love them. They stimulate play. If you can get cats to … continue reading…
There are two major aspects to children interacting with domestic cats which have a bearing upon the safety of the child. The first is whether the child has been trained to interact with a domestic cat properly and the second … continue reading…
There’s 6 reasons why domestic cats like Christmas trees and there might be more depending on what is under and around the tree. Height We all know by now that domestic cats like to move vertically as well as horizontally. … continue reading…
Domestic cats love snow and ice because it is something different. Perhaps it isn’t something different to cats living in Canada or in the north of the US but for a lot of cats it is unusual. And something unusual … continue reading…
When searching for something to write about today I notice that people are typing into Google’s search box phrases such as, “my cat does nothing all day”. Or something along those lines. I find it curious. They are looking for … continue reading…
“These animals are living the life!” AND “Pretty sure the cat thinks she’s a dog :D” – YouTube comments This is exceptional. It almost like watching a fictional movie but it is real. Very few domestic cats have such a … continue reading…
Why do cats go crazy when you scratch them at the base of their tail? Some cats also go crazy when you pat them firmly at the base of their tail. It depends upon the cat. This is the main … continue reading…
This is a photo of a cat stroller (with cat!) and my girlfriend by the River Thames at Teddington Lock. It was a hot and bright day. The photo is a cellphone snapshot, nothing very sophisticaed but it does hint … continue reading…
