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.
Of all the annoying and curious behaviors cats have, pawing at a window is one that a lot of owners are keen to stop. Let’s be honest, no one wants their nice clean window smudged up by a grubby cat paw. Nor do we want that high-pitched sound of a cat paw pad screeching on […]
If you’re a tea lover (like me) and you have cats in need of a name (like I once did) then you’re at the right place – because in this article I’ve put together a huge list of tea names for cats. I have a grey and white tabby, and I almost named her countess […]
If you like food and you’ve adopted a grey cat that needs a name – this list of food names for grey cats should be exactly what you’re looking for. I had a load of fun putting this together. Below is a list of food-inspired names for female and male grey cats, and some from […]
If your cat – or worse, someone else’s cat – is damaging your plants by peeing, digging, or chewing on them – don’t despair. There are simple homemade remedies you can mix up to spray on plants that will keep cats away while not hurting them or the plants in any way. The only real […]
Do cats need night lights? Will it help them see better when they’re roaming around your home while you’re fast asleep? It’s no secret that cats have much better vision than we do when it’s dark. But just how well can your kitty see in the dead of night? In this article, I’m going to […]
Orange peel can stop cats peeing on your flower bed or wherever else you want to stop them. Personally, I’ve had mixed results as some cats are pretty stubborn, but it’s certainly worth trying. Why Do Cats Pee Where We Don’t Want Them Too? There are a few reasons why outdoor cats pee in places […]
Understanding a cat’s body language and behavior is difficult at times but is essential to developing a strong and trusting relationship between you and your cat. If you’re wondering why your cat sometimes arches their back and jumps sideways – I can help by explaining this curious and often crazy behavior. Why Do Cats Arch […]
Cats can and do eat cockroaches on occasion, yes. Roaches are not considered to be toxic or harmful, but I think we can both agree it’s not a habit we should encourage. Cats have been used as a form of pest control for centuries. Most cats will enjoy chasing and hunting roaches, they are the […]
Cats do a lot of their communicating through their eyes. From slow blinking to death stares, there’s a lot you can tell about your cat’s mood, temperament, and health by looking at their eyes. In this article, I’m going to explain what some of the different cat eye shapes, types, sizes, and looks mean: Cat […]
What are female cats called? It’s not that crazy of a question, in fact, a lot of people – and this includes cat owners – are not actually aware of the proper name for a female cat. A female cat is called a Molly. Did you know that? I’ve owned cats for most of my […]