You love your cat: he's sweet, he's beautiful, he purrs with pleasure when you pet him and he entertains you with his endless antics and games! Yes, you love your cat, but even so, this little rascal likes to dig up your plants and leave you a nice-smelling gift in the ground. He also likes to play … [Read more...] about Training your cat: why punishment is not a good method
How can I have my cat looked after during the vacations?
It's vacation time, and you need to plan the logistics for your cat. Many questions come to mind, and you want to make sure you're making the best choices for peace of mind while you're away. In this article, we'll answer all your questions and guide you in making the right decisions according to … [Read more...] about How can I have my cat looked after during the vacations?
Myths debunked
ATTENTION * CONTENT UNDER REVISION* ATTENTION This article is currently being reviewed with regards to the vocabulary used. However, the tips suggested can be applied without worry. Only a few very specific notions must be reviewed throughout the site, like territory (we now refer to it as … [Read more...] about Myths debunked
Why your cat keeps you up all night meowing
Why does my cat meow at the same time every night? Every cat parent can confirm it; kitties tend to be more active at certain times of the day: right after sundown, and very early in the morning. This is especially noticeable in younger cats as well as roaming cats and can be explained … [Read more...] about Why your cat keeps you up all night meowing
Unwanted behaviour – Nibbling
Chewing, nibbling, gnawing are all synonyms! The first thing to check when your cat adopts this behaviour is that nothing is ingested. If it’s the case, go to the veterinarian immediately as it may be a case of pica, which requires medical treatment. Pica is the ingestion of non-edible material … [Read more...] about Unwanted behaviour – Nibbling
Leash walking
WARNING - CONTENT UNDER REVIEW - WARNING This article is being revised as to the vocabulary used. The advice given can be applied without any problems. Only some precise concepts need to be reviewed throughout the site, such as the territory (we will use the term “environment”), marking, … [Read more...] about Leash walking
How to cope with your cat’s euthanasia
ATTENTION * CONTENT UNDER REVISION* ATTENTION This article is currently being reviewed with regards to the vocabulary used. However, the tips suggested can be applied without worry. Only a few very specific notions must be reviewed throughout the site, like territory (we now refer to it as … [Read more...] about How to cope with your cat’s euthanasia
Moving
We're moving During a move, it’s important to keep Kitty’s stress to a minimum. Ideally, you should empty a room and put the cat in it along with food, water, a litterbox and toys. This way, the many comings and goings won’t stress it out too much. Kitty can leave the room once the movers and … [Read more...] about Moving