I have always had cats, both growing up and now as an adult. I have been a pet behavioral therapist for a number of years now. I started this blog to help other cat owners, with advice, tips, best product reviews, and to create a warm and cat friendly community.
Cats favor those they trust and are attached to. When a cat is owned jointly by a married couple, the cat may favor one spouse over the other. Typically, cats adore the partner with whom they have a relationship. Typically, this attachment is created with someone who respects your pet’s personal space and communicates effectively […]
Do you ever ponder where your cat travels throughout the night? When your cat fails to return home by bedtime, you may wonder, “Where do cats sleep outside at night?” In contrast to humans, cats are nocturnal; hence, most cats prefer to sleep during the day and hunt at night. Outside-sleeping cats seek settings that […]
For centuries and across many different cultures, cats have been a symbol of spirituality. We love them as our pets, but they have earned deep respect and admiration in many corners of history. Some cultures have even considered cats to be supernatural deities. It’s not uncommon to hear a story of a cat showing up […]
If you have a cat as your pet, you must have observed that your pet loves to sit, lay and even sleep in a particular area in the house. Although it is not wrong to sit or lay around a particular place, in the case of cats, particularly, if they are hovering around the water […]
Slugs are herbivorous and feed mainly over the remains of plants, fruits, flowers, and vegetables. They are small in size but are highly dangerous if overlooked for a longer period. Furthermore, they are among the primary threats if you have a pet in your house. Slugs love to feed on cat food. On consumption of […]
There are so many factors to consider when choosing dishes for your cat, whether you’re worried about materials, shape, and/or cost. What about height? With so many options available for elevated cat bowls (ECBs), it’s easy to brush height aside as yet another gimmick that caters more toward the cat owner’s aesthetic than to the […]
The wet dog odor most likely emanates from your cat’s scent glands, microscopic openings placed throughout its body. These glands secrete a strong-smelling waxy material to either mark territory or release pheromones that attract a mate. In certain situations, your cat may need assistance cleaning its scent glands. Why would a cat smell like a […]
OK, why does my cat smell like sulfur? Your cat likely smells like sulfur due to hydrogen sulfide. This gas is responsible for the stink of rotten egg farts. Sulfur is an important component in the diet of cats. However, too much can result in stinky flatulence. In addition, certain disorders and gastrointestinal difficulties may […]
A cat will usually smell like itself, and the odor will be the same as the usual animal smell that you are aware of. Cats and other animals may produce certain substances from the scent glands (located on their body), which help them communicate with the others of their species. However, in certain conditions, the […]
Any new smells coming from your cat are causes for concern, as they often are symptoms of decay, infestation, or infection. Stinking fur, bad breath, and changes to stool odor each could be signs of different conditions that require quick medical intervention. What about when the fetid, putrid smell comes from your cat’s ear or […]