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…
Cats, Fame and Rock n’ Roll
I wrote this for the Dodo, inspired by the latest internet craze for cats, and what I feel is an over the top response to the hero cat, Tara, who…
Why aren’t we doing more to protect cats from lilies?
Note: this post was originally written in 2014. In 2019, ProFlowers published a post “199 Poisonous Plants to Look Out For.” Update in 2023: 1-800 Flowers still has no safety…