What’s stress got to do with it?

Cats and urination outside of the litterbox. Urination outside the litterbox is one of the most common behavioral reasons cats are abandoned and euthanized. Litterbox avoidance is a frustrating problem…

Cats don’t just love boxes, cats may NEED boxes

The cats-box thing is a bit of a joke (and internet phenomenon), I mean, why DO cats love boxes so much? Even science has tried (sort of) to tackle the…

Who knows best about feline behavioral welfare?

It may not be your veterinarian. All pets have needs – food, water, comfort, attention, stimulation. But how do we know that we are meeting a cat’s welfare needs? Behavior…

Can playing with your cat prevent behavior problems?

Do you play with your cat? How about every day? Be honest. I know most of you reading this are pretty lazy about playing with your cats (I can be…

Can you add years to your cat’s life? Maybe.

Humans are on an endless quest for a fountain of youth – keys to longevity and health – and we’d like to know what might help our pets live longer…

Is early spay/neuter related to the development of behavior problems in kittens?

No, but we’ve got lots of other things to talk about! What factors lead some cats to develop behavior problems? And what effect does early experience have on kitten behavioral…