Why Is My Cat Obsessed With the Toilet? 6 Possible Reasons
Seasoned cat owners know our feline friends are prone to unique behaviors and quirky habits. One of the most puzzling cat fascinations you might observe may also leave you feeling slightly disgusted. Some cats just seem to love the porcelain throne, with or without you in residence, but have you ever wondered why? Here are […]
Is Your Cat Your Bathroom Buddy? 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons Why Cats Sit At Your Feet
If you’re a cat owner, you know how much your feline loves to join you in the bathroom. Your cat often interrupts what feels like a private and quiet time, leaving you with the question, “Why does my cat sit at my feet when I’m on the toilet?” If your cat is your bathroom buddy, […]
Exclusive Interview With James Bowen, Author of A Street Cat Named Bob
This article was originally published on August 10, 2013. We have kept it live in honor of Bob, who sadly left us on June 15, 2020. I have been in love with Bob ever since I read the British edition of A Street Cat Named Bob back in April of last year. The book was released […]
Meet Daniel Quagliozzi, a Cat Consultant in Catster’s Bay Area Backyard
Whenever my cat, Roger, leaves me a present on the kitchen floor rather than in his litter box, I know I’ve been a bad mom in cleaning up his area. Roger doesn’t tolerate a stinky litter box, and it’s mutually understood that these poo presents are his way of explaining what is wrong. However, sometimes […]
7 Vet-Reviewed Tips for Teaching Your Kids How to Properly Handle a Cat
Cats can become beloved companions for children. However, every friendship between cats and children must begin with careful and considerate introductions and supervision. It usually takes a considerable amount of time for both cats and children to get used to each other. Proper socialization will help increase the chances of cats bonding with children and […]
Do Your Cats Like Wearing Clothes? Vet-Reviewed Ethics of Dressing Cats
There’s no shortage of cats in clothing on Instagram. Search for that term, and you’ll find cats in everything from holiday costumes to hoodies to aviator outfits. But do cats like wearing clothes? No. Most felines will hate wearing clothes—big time. They may put up a fight as you’re trying to wrangle them into a […]
Working From Home With A Cat: 5 Ways That Cats Help – and Hinder – Working from Home
Do you work at home? With cats? If you do, I bet you know that working at home comes with joys and challenges of its own. Cats, naturally, accentuate both the joys and the challenges. Here are some ways that cats make my work at home rock — and here are also some ways that […]
Why Do Seemingly Healthy Old Cats Suddenly Get Sick & Die? 5 Possible Reasons (Vet Answer)
One of the hardest parts of owning a pet is the inevitable end when we have to say goodbye. In many cases, we know the end is coming and have time to say goodbye, as hard as it might be. Sometimes, however, we come home to a very sick kitty and there’s been no warning. […]
Megacolon in Cats: Signs, Causes, Treatment & Prevention (Vet Answer)
You’re likely quite familiar with your cat’s litter box habits. After all, you need to regularly scoop and clean the box, so you can note how much there is and how often everything is moving through. For certain kitties, the latter can be a bit of an issue due to frequent or repeated constipation. While […]
Rosettes on Cats: What They Are and Why They Happen
Rosettes are one of the most instantly recognizable coat patterns in cats. You may have never seen a domestic cat with rosettes in real life, but you’re surely familiar with the pattern. Jaguars and leopards are two wild cats that sport these gorgeous markings, but one breed of domestic cat can develop the spots, too. […]
