BEHAVIOR BLOG

Cats have a lot of love in their tiny little hearts. Here are all the ways cats tell their owners that they love them very much.

If your cat's not covering his poop, he's not trying to be mean. A secret source of stress might be the culprit.

If you're sneezing around your cat or your eyes get really itchy, you might have a cat allergy. Here's what to do.

If you've ever brought a box into your house, you might have seen your cat quickly jump inside and make the box into a new home. Here's why cats find boxes so intriguing.

Are Christmas trees dangerous for cats? They can be if you're not careful. Here are 11 ways to cat-proof your Christmas tree and keep your cats safe during the holidays.

With thoughtful preparation, your home can be a happy place for your feline during the holidays.

Should you let your indoor cat go outside? If you're worried, here are some safe ways your cat can have fun in the outdoors.

If you have a problem with cat spraying, it's time for more than just another round of furniture cleaning. You need a solution – fast.

Many of us like to take our furry friends with us when we travel. Whether by airplane, train, or car, any kind of travel can upset your cat and cause stress behaviors.

From increased security procedures to extra fees for checking baggage, the logistics of airline travel have become more complicated over the years.

As much as you might like to have your kitty join you on vacation, cats are creatures of habit and probably won't care much for the change of routine and change of scenery that a vacation offers.

Bring up pheromones in casual conversation and the responses might range from puzzlement to musings about whether those “pheromone perfumes” can really make you irresistible to the opposite sex.

Thinking about adopting a new furry friend? Congratulations! To make sure it's a great fit all the way around, ask yourself some important questions before you head to the shelter or breeder.

Before bringing your new kitty home, you should be prepared with some supplies. It's best to have all supplies ready before the first time your new pet enters the house because he should be able to immediately begin exploring and get used to things.

Are you having a baby and worried about how your cat might behave when you bring the baby home? Or, are you thinking about adopting a new pet and are concerned how your cat might respond?

No matter where you decide to obtain your cat and whether you decide on a purebred or a moggy, it's important to ask lots of questions.

A new pet: What a wonderful moment for you and your family! But sometimes, it can be stressful for your sweet new cat.

It’s summertime, and the living’s easy…right? Bring on the beach vacations, road trips, and fun family visits! But be aware that, from a pet’s point of view, traditional summer activities can bring some new stresses.

Have you ever wondered what behaviors are normal for your cat or dog, and which ones indicate they’re under stress? Sometimes it can be tricky to identify which is which.

Cats are naturally independent creatures that like to be in control of their environment, and prefer to have a certain structure to their surroundings.

There are straight-forward steps that cat owners can take to help eliminate aggressive behavior, improve environmental enrichment, and even help their cats like one another.

Millions of households in America have more than one cat. However, because cats are solitary creatures, they don't like to share or take turns with food, water, bedding, litter box time, and time with you.

Moving is a stressful time. Your cats could be experiencing that stress right along with you.

As loving cat owners, we want to do everything we can to optimize our cat’s happiness. Keeping a cat’s stress levels at a minimum means a happier cat, but also a cat with fewer stress-related behavior issues.

While there are so many things to love about our furry friends, fervent cat scratching can drive us up a wall. When a cat has whittled down its scratching post to a nub and has moved on to the living room furniture, many cat owners consider declawing.

Cats are territorial animals, and changes in their home can cause stress. Whether you're moving into a new home with your cat, or you're having renovations done on your current home, cats are territorial animals that like to have some semblance of control over their surroundings.

Much as we love our cats, it’s incredibly stressful to come home to find your cat urinating where he or she is not supposed to. How do you deal with the mess…and the smell? Why is it happening? And what can you do to stop it?

Thinking about welcoming a new cat to the family? Your local animal shelter is a great place to start. You’ll not only be saving a life, you’ll also be rewarded with years of love, companionship, and fun.

We all have visitors in our homes — sometimes just one or two folks and, other times, perhaps a party. While very normal for us, visitors can be very stressful for cats.

Cats need to scratch. They have retractable claws, which means there is a sheath within their paws that the claws retract into.

The evidence is everywhere — the sofa, curtains, and even your walls: Your favorite feline is a scratcher! For all the meows, purrs, and cuddles, there's still a red flag raised when it comes to allowing your cat to cruise freely about the house.

A DIY gift can be the purrrfect way of showing your cat-obsessed friends that you care about them and their fur babies.