Christopher Bays

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Cats are survivors, and some almost seem invulnerable. Although they’re solitary hunters, like their ancestors, they can form small, feral colonies to survive life on the streets. The older adult males usually leave after mating, but the […]

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Outdoor cats enjoy their freedom and aren’t as vulnerable to obesity as indoor felines. Although they must dodge speeding vehicles, avoid predators, and deny their urges to consume antifreeze and other toxic chemicals, they rarely get bored.

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Cats’ hunting instincts influence how they play with toys, but their play sessions involve more than evolutionary advancements. House cats are predators, and we often assume their behavior is predetermined by genetics. It’s hard to dispute that

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Unlike their owners, most cats aren’t fascinated by television, which is probably good because the feline obesity problem would be much worse. Some indoor cats don’t get enough exercise, and if they are glued to the tube

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Brushing your cat’s coat keeps it healthy, reduces shedding, redistributes the natural oil, and sometimes allows you to practice first-aid skills. Veterinarians and behavioral specialists recommend introducing grooming to cats when they’re kittens, and while I agree

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Cats fill our lives with joy, but they also tear up furniture, knock priceless items off shelves, bully other pets, and wake us up in the middle of the night. Miniature predators must entertain themselves, and most

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Cats keep us entertained, and most cat owners are happy to share their homes with miniature, slightly psychotic predators. They’re friendlier and more intelligent than some give them credit for, but their behavior can get them into

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Before a friend gave me a Siamese cat several years ago, I knew little about them and had no idea how vocal they were. I met several people who thought they were meaner and more devious than other breeds,

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Felines aren’t usually admired for their grasp of human language, and compared to dogs and primates, they’re not very responsive to our commands and pleas. Some blame this on their independent nature or ambivalence; others think cats don’t listen

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Until a few years ago, Olga wasn’t picky about her food; she ate wet food in the morning and dry food in the evening. She’s more food-motivated than my previous cat, and she used to scoot around with her