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Cat got the zoomies? Should you be concerned?

Cat got the zoomies? Should you be concerned?

September 30, 2020 | Comments Off on Cat got the zoomies? Should you be concerned?

  Most people are familiar with the concept of dog “zoomies,” but it’s not as widely known that cats can, and do, absolutely have the zoomies, too. Those moments when your cat is spontaneously tearing around the house and you can’t get him to stop, even for his favorite treat? He’s likely in zoomie mode. Why does this happen? It could be that he just woke up from an epic cat nap! Cats can sleep up to 16 hours a day to conserve energy for hunting. When they wake up, the zoomies can happen because they’re reinvigorating their minds and
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Sassy cats!

Sassy cats!

September 4, 2020 | Comments Off on Sassy cats!

Lots of people know or love what could be called a “sassy” cat. Often, when we say “sassy,” we mean a cat who just doesn’t like to be petted for too long, or has certain parts of their bodies that they object to being handled. These guys are usually cats who also feel pretty uncomfortable when we try to pick them up. Commonly, any of these actions performed by a human will result in a nip or bite. Before that bite, though, we’ve probably missed a whole series of behaviors and body language cues that were telling us to stop
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4 things everyone should consider before adopting a second (or third…) cat

4 things everyone should consider before adopting a second (or third…) cat

August 5, 2020 | Comments Off on 4 things everyone should consider before adopting a second (or third…) cat

Thinking of adding a cat or kitten to your feline crew at home? Here are some things to consider: Energy Level! – Adopting a kitten or cat with a similar energy level to the resident cat(s) is generally the best fit. Have a cat who lived with cats previously but it’s been a long time? Pick a cat with a positive known history with other cats. Cats don’t automatically like other cats just because they liked another cat at one time; the introductions still need to be slow and managed. Adopting a kitten for an older cat who’s lost a companion or to liven
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Troubleshooting Cat to Cat or Kitten to Cat Introductions

Troubleshooting Cat to Cat or Kitten to Cat Introductions

June 11, 2020 | Comments Off on Troubleshooting Cat to Cat or Kitten to Cat Introductions

The decision to adopt a new cat or kitten is a big one, especially when you’ve already got an adult cat or two in the home. Folks often say that adopting a young cat or kitten can help an adult cat who’s lost a feline companion or can invigorate an adult or even elderly cat but, often, this can lead to a strong stress response in the adult, resident cat. An adult cat with an unknown history with other cats, an elderly cat who’s been the only cat for a long time, or even a cat who’s lived with other
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Cat Clicker Training Basics

Cat Clicker Training Basics

June 10, 2020 | Comments Off on Cat Clicker Training Basics

How to Introduce Your Cat to Clicker Training (Beginner Guide) What do you need?  A clicker  A cat  A relatively quiet space  Some very exciting treats or wet food. The treats should be broken up into small, pea sized pieces.    It’s important that you use food or treats that your cat truly loves, and, if possible, save that food motivator for the times that you’re training with your cat. Cats can be picky, your cat may change his mind about what he loves most, so you may need to swap treats or wet food out often to keep him interested. You can use a spoon to offer wet food, if your cat is
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How to Help Your Door Dashing Cat

How to Help Your Door Dashing Cat

June 9, 2020 | Comments Off on How to Help Your Door Dashing Cat

  Does your cat lie in wait for you to open any door to the outside world? Perhaps your cat is quite obvious about this, always lounging at this door, making a break for it as soon as you open the door? Or, is your cat the kind who hides somewhere nearby, running at full speed from his hiding spot once the door is open? Does your cat run for freedom as soon as you open the door, arms full of groceries, unable to stop him? Why does your cat do this and what can you do to help diminish the
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Cat Enrichment Ideas During Times of Change or Stress

Cat Enrichment Ideas During Times of Change or Stress

May 7, 2020 | Comments Off on Cat Enrichment Ideas During Times of Change or Stress

[print-me]   It’s been an uncertain time for all of us – including the kitties in our lives. We’re home more and our cats are likely wondering why their nap schedule has been suddenly thrown off by human intervention.  Cats thrive on schedule/routine, and even if they’re used to you being home, they’re likely not used to you being home ALL of the time, and their normalcy can be easily disrupted.  Cats may respond to this change in many ways, like being active at times they’re usually not (cat suddenly waking you up at night?), vocalizing more than normal, seeking
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