One Cat or Two? Or 10?
We all love photos showing a group of happy, lounging cats, each in their own patch of sunshine. We also know homes with two...
Behavior Detective Work
Cats love to keep us guessing, and they often keep to themselves when they aren’t feeling well, which just makes things more difficult for...
Why Is My Cat Howling?
Q: My healthy adult indoor-only cat has started howling seemingly all day and all night. I haven’t changed anything in her routine. I don’t...
Choosing Anti-Anxiety Meds
The focus on feline mental health is increasing in veterinary medicine as more cat owners learn that medications can play a role in treating...
Preventing Finicky Felines
Got a picky cat? If you do, you’re not alone. We know of one cat who refuses to eat her food if the kibbles...
Sit, Stay, and Come
Cats are smart, and extremely good at training us. But cats can also be the trainee and can learn pretty much any skill that...
Don’t Leave Me Alone!
Cat lovers have long known that cats are attached to us and research has confirmed this (see “The Cat-Human Bond” at catwatchnewsletter.com/behavior/the-cat-human-bond/). But sometimes...
Reduce Litter Tracking
Cat litter belongs in the litterbox, not scattered across the floor of your house. While it is impossible to eliminate all litter tracking, you...
Cause of Fearful Cats
Researchers used a survey to find connections between feline fearfulness, aggression, and excessive grooming. The fearfulness factor included the cats’ reaction to strangers, sudden...
What’s That Racket?!
During the day, your cat lazily strolls from one napping spot to the next. But as soon as the sun goes down, he turns...
Risk Factors for Cats with Cognitive Disorders
Colorado State University researchers looked at records from past clients to determine risk factors and common complaints for feline cognitive disorder syndrome. Owners cited...
Please, Don’t Eat the Hamster
Cats are hunters, born and bred. Even as tiny kittens who can barely stand, they practice stalking and pouncing behaviors. These traits have served...