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Finding outlets for safe outdoor exploration for cats has become an increasingly popular goal for many cat parents, the concept of “catios,” or patios designed for cats, are all the rage now.
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If you started feeding your cats via foraging toys from a young age or if your cats are extremely motivated to acquire carbs you may find they are difficult to challenge. If your cats are like mine they can get food out of virtually anything you give them. I refer to these guys as “master […]
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Cats take great comfort in the safety and security that a cardboard box can offer. As a species that is both predator and prey they like to feel protected and “have their back.”
As a predator, boxes provide a great ambush opportunity for pouncing on unsuspecting friends!
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Many senior and geriatric cats have a difficult time navigating the deep sinking, sandy material we know as cat litter. When little hips and knees do not work so well one can only imagine how challenging it can be to navigate quicksand every time you eliminate. Think about that for a minute. How many 80 […]
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Thinking about adopting a cat? Ensure it’s a success with these tips! In spite of their reputation for being solitary animals, cats are actually very social creatures who enjoy the company of other cats and sometimes even dogs. Many behavior problems exhibited in single-cat households can be resolved by bringing home a friend for the […]
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If the cat is the newcomer, they will need to start in a safe room. Find something that motivates the cat as a reward so that you can begin positive reinforcement exercises on either side of a visual barrier such as a baby gate, screen door, French doors, etc. If the dog is the new […]
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I’m excited to share this handout from a paper I co-authored for the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery on helping clients use food puzzles with their cats! The final version is available at the publisher’s website. As a supplement to the article this handout was created and you can download and share with others! Please feel […]
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The saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” definitely applies to litter boxes! Follow these simple rules to avoid many of the most common reasons for inappropriate elimination. Litter Box Basics You need to consider the number, size, and type of boxes. How many? The basic rule is a minimum of […]
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(Or undesirable elimination, as it is all appropriate to your cat!) Cat owners often become understandably frustrated when their cat begins to urinate or defecate outside the litter box. Nearly 1 cat in 10 will have an inappropriate elimination problem in her lifetime. Why isn’t my cat using the litter box? There are many reasons […]
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