A Love Affair With Cardboard: Six Reasons Why Cats Like Boxes
Reading Time: 2 minutes Do your cats like boxes? Most of the cats at our house do, and not just because they’re good hiding places. Here are six reasons why cats like boxes.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Do your cats like boxes? Most of the cats at our house do, and not just because they’re good hiding places. Here are six reasons why cats like boxes.
Reading Time: 13 minutes I’m so excited. Our lost cat is home! He was gone for five years, and we missed him so much. We were worried, too, because he’s nearly completely blind. I’m going to turn my blog over to our human now so she can tell you about our miraculous, amazing reunion with Boccelli. She says she’s writing this to give others who have lost cats hope.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Is it better to have one cat or two? Take it from me. You need two! It’s true that cats are resourceful and fiercely independent. We can manage perfectly well by ourselves — we don’t need other cats or dogs or even humans. But we’re social animals, too. Even if we’re not the best of friends, it’s good to know another cat is around. And it nice to live with someone of the same species who speaks the same language you do. We’re talking about adult cats here. If you’re adopting a kitten, you absolutely need two. Keep reading to find out why.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Do cats get lonely? Well, yes and no. We’re solitary hunters, even if the only thing we hunt is toys inside the house. But most of us also enjoy the companionship of people we know and like. Are you worried that your cat is lonely when you’re gone all day? Keep reading, and I’ll tell you how to know.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Compared to humans and most dogs, we’re tiny. But for an animal with such little feet, your cat’s carbon pawprint is huge. According to a 2017 issue of Forbes Magazine, cats and dogs are responsible for about a quarter of the greenhouses gas emissions caused by animal agriculture. Can cats go green? Well, yes and no. We’re obligate carnivores and need protein from animal sources. But there are still ways to reduce our impact on the environment. Keep reading to find out what they are.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Did you know this? Cats get bored. Very bored. That’s especially true of cats who live strictly indoors. I’ve put together some suggestions for making life more fun and interesting for bored cats. Do cats get bored, Thomasina? All my cat does is eat and sleep. — Worried Cat Mom Hi Worried Cat Mom! Thanks…
Reading Time: 4 minutes thingsYou know that disgusted look on your cat’s face? I don’t mean to hurt your feelings, but there are some things humans do that cats hate. I’ve made this list so you can avoid annoying your cat, at least some of the time. Can humans do things cats hate, Thomasina? The other night, I gave…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Why do cats get up on counters? We have lots of reasons, but one of them isn’t to annoy you! Keep reading, and I’ll tell you some secrets for keeping them off.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Would you recognize an alpha cat if you saw one. I can tell you what to look for. But unlike dogs, cats often share their alpha status. Could my calico be an alpha cat, Thomasina? She’s so bossy and entitled! — Curious Cat Mom Hi, Curious! I’m an alpha cat! Sometimes… I’m always bossy and…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Trust me on this. The location and style of your cat’s litter box are two of the most important decisions you’ll make. Try to think like a cat, and you’ll get it right! Do you have any advice about my cat’s litter box, Thomasina? I recently bought this one, and he won’t use it!…