Cat Behavior

Dive into the quirky world of feline habits and hijinks—because understanding your cat is half the fun of living with one!

Can Cats Be Trained Like Dogs? Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

Can Cats Be Trained Like Dogs? Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

Cats are independent creatures that like to do things on their own terms. However, they are also highly intelligent and can learn to do many things that we wan…

Basic Training

Build good habits with positive, cat-friendly training. From clicker basics to everyday manners, these guides help you communicate clearly and keep sessions short and rewarding.

Hiking With a Cat: If It Is Possible & Vet-Approved Tips

Hiking With a Cat: If It Is Possible & Vet-Approved Tips

Many cats enjoy spending time in the great outdoors, either on walks or while enjoying catios and other enclosures. Fresh breezes and blue skies are soothing f…

Leash Training Your Cat: 9 Easy Steps (With Pictures)

Leash Training Your Cat: 9 Easy Steps (With Pictures)

If you’ve been dreaming of taking your indoor cat on adventures outside, then the good news is that it’s totally possible to do so! From chilling out in the ba…

How to Train Your Cat: Vet-Approved Cat Training Guide

How to Train Your Cat: Vet-Approved Cat Training Guide

Cats have reputations that precede them. Even cats that are incredibly affectionate and what some owners might call “dog-like” can be incredibly headstrong. Ca…

Behavior Problems & How to Help

Scratching the sofa, night zoomies, or sudden aggression? Learn what the behavior means and how to redirect it with practical, vet-informed advice.

Do Lasers Encourage Play or Trigger Obsessive Behavior? How Different Cats React

Do Lasers Encourage Play or Trigger Obsessive Behavior? How Different Cats React

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. One of the more challe…

Why Does My Cat Play With Poop? 6 Possible Vet-Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

Why Does My Cat Play With Poop? 6 Possible Vet-Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

Typically, cats are very clean animals. They groom themselves regularly and they have quite specific demands when it comes to litter trays. Despite this, cats…

Do Cats Make Friends With Other Cats? Vet-Reviewed Feline Social Behavior

Do Cats Make Friends With Other Cats? Vet-Reviewed Feline Social Behavior

If you’ve ever brought home a new cat and you already own one, then you know how complex the introduction of the two pets can be. Cats are sensitive animals th…

Litter Box Habits

Keep the litter box working for everyone. Setup tips, cleaning routines, and troubleshooting for avoiding accidents and multi-cat households.

Alex Likes a Fresh Bowl: Litter Box Cleaning with 5 Cats

Alex Likes a Fresh Bowl: Litter Box Cleaning with 5 Cats

Hi, I'm Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. Do you do that thing w…

Why Do Cats Use Litter Boxes? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Why Do Cats Use Litter Boxes? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

You might be quite impressed with your cat’s ability to check out a tub of litter one time and know exactly what to do with it. Why can’t dogs be like that? Ev…

Wee!!! More Things to Love About Cat Litter Boxes

Wee!!! More Things to Love About Cat Litter Boxes

Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Urine, pee, wee… it goes by many names. But, s…

10 Essential Cat Litter Box Accessories to Get You Started

10 Essential Cat Litter Box Accessories to Get You Started

One of the challenges that cat owners face is coming up with a substantial cat litter box system and cleaning routine. More often than not, a significant amoun…

Archive
What’s up, Butt? What a Cat’s Trying to Say With Their Derrière in the Air

What’s up, Butt? What a Cat’s Trying to Say With Their Derrière in the Air

A female cat suddenly raising her hindquarters into the air, her tail swishing suggestively, can seem like a strange new behavior. In an unspayed female, thoug…

Who’s a Scaredy Cat? Keeping Cats Safe This Halloween

Who’s a Scaredy Cat? Keeping Cats Safe This Halloween

Halloween can be an exciting night for families, but all that activity can leave cats feeling unsettled. Strange costumes, unfamiliar visitors, and a doorbell…

Feline Weird? Decoding Strange Cat Behavior

Feline Weird? Decoding Strange Cat Behavior

Cats can be calm and predictable until, suddenly, they are not. Hiding, acting clingy, making unusual noises, or behaving differently can leave a cat parent wo…

What Really Goes on Inside a Cat's Head All Day

What Really Goes on Inside a Cat's Head All Day

Cats can spend a remarkable amount of time simply sitting and staring. It is easy to imagine that a cat gazing out a window or lounging on the couch has a comp…

The Bite Stuff: The Truth Behind a Cat's Sudden Nip

The Bite Stuff: The Truth Behind a Cat's Sudden Nip

A cat bite that seems to come out of nowhere is one of the more confusing things a cat owner deals with. Everything seems calm as they come for snuggles, but a…

“Pspsps!” Why Cats Find This Sound Irresistible

“Pspsps!” Why Cats Find This Sound Irresistible

There are a few things that will capture the undivided attention of virtually any nearby feline: the sound of a can of tuna being opened, the irresistible moti…

Does Your Cat Need A Friend? How to Tell If Your Cat Is Lonely

Does Your Cat Need A Friend? How to Tell If Your Cat Is Lonely

Cats have a reputation for being perfectly happy on their own – independent, self-sufficient, and solitary. But, like many stereotypes, this one does not tell…

Why Cats Love To Get High

Why Cats Love To Get High

If you’re trying to find a cat in any home, the search almost always ends by looking up. They’ll be on top of the refrigerator, balanced on a door frame, or we…