In brief: Five reasons to keep your cats indoors

Our pet cats need enrichment, activities and things to do! But do these things only exist out of doors? No! While there are certainly problems that can arise from keeping…

Can preventative behavior counseling reduce undesirable behaviors in cats?

Are cats naughty or just misunderstood? Those of us who work professionally to help people solve behavior problems in their cats would be more likely to say the latter –…

Can we help confined cats be less stressed?

Many cats spend time in shelters or in a boarding facility during their lifetime. The welfare of these cats is an issue of major concern – how can we make…

Scratching out the truth on what cats like to scratch

Often when I’m walking around (I don’t have a car, so I do that a lot), I see a tiny, unused “cat scratcher,” which has generously been placed out on…

Here’s looking at chew, cats…

A new study looks at pica and chewing behavior in cats. Does your cat like to chew on things that aren’t food? If so, you are not alone. I personally…

Environment and personality may contribute to urinary tract problems in Norwegian cats

Urinary tract problems are relative common in cats – approximately 1.5% of cats who go to the vet are treated for them. But the majority of those problems don’t appear…