Though spraying can be a symptom of a medical condition, it can also be due to stress associated with a new person in the home, new carpet, remodeling or the presence of a neighbor cat. Here's how...
Cats have a natural instinct to eliminate on dirt or sand, but you may have to experiment with different boxes and litter material to find the best match for your cat.
Cats scratch to mark their territory, sharpen their claws and stretch their muscles. Here's how to help your cat curb the urge (or at least redirect it away from the sofa).
Follow these steps and even your aloof, independent cat will come to you when she hears you say a special word.
With a little patience and time, a feral (or wild) cat can be tamed into a loving pet. Younger cats are more apt to adjust quickly: 6-to-8-week-old kittens typically take two to three weeks to...
Moving your cat to a new home can be a smooth transition for you and your pet. You can prevent your cat from running away if you take time to acclimate her.
Unlike dogs, cats don't need obedience classes to develop good manners. If you are consistent in your regulations and generous in your affection, most cats will reward you with good behavior. If a...
Many people incorrectly believe that only dogs can be taught to retrieve sticks or balls, but cats are equally adept at this amusing behavior, if not quite as tireless as golden retrievers. Follow...
I'm sure someone will come up with another method but for now, try picking up this plant to do the trick!
A pedigreed cat considered worthy of being judged for its representation as the physical ideal for its breed is also known as a show cat. Cat fanciers and breeders work long and hard to get a cat...
If you're a cat breeder or simply just a cat lover, you may be interested in finding out if your cat is qualified to register in a show. However, for many even so-called cat show experts, a blue...
If your cat scratches your sofa, your drapes and your rugs, you need a scratching post! Cats don't respond to punishments, but giving them a scratching post offers something more attractive to...
Cats are independent creatures with an air of arrogance, but they offer love, loyalty and companionship to many pet owners. That doesn't mean you want them on every piece of furniture, scratching...
Cats are very intelligent animals, although they are not normally taught any kind of tricks or commands like dogs. Dogs are thought to be the smarter of the two animals, but cats actually have a...
A common complaint about cats is the amnesia they tend to develop about their litter box. Experts suggest cats may not like the texture or smell of litter. Or maybe cats dislike the location of...
Unlike dogs, cats rarely respond to discipline and often couldn't care less about pleasing you. That makes it increasingly difficult to keep them from getting into things you would like them to...
Though cats have the reputation of being aloof, they actually want your love and attention--your cat's bad habits may be a way of trying to get it. With this in mind, you will be able to replace...
Momma cats do a great job of training their kittens to use the litter box. She actually shows them what to do--she'll pick them up and drop them in the box after they have eaten and before they...
Cats are more independent than other pets such as dogs, however, this does not make them impossible to train. Training a cat to behave will require different methods, and more time and patience...
Biting is a natural method of play, or a way to express displeasure in cats. While it is instinctual, it is painfully irritating and can spread bacteria. You can train your cat not to bite if you...
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