Spaying and neutering are seen as essential operations for your cat to undergo. But while they have unarguable advantages, are these surgeries as simple as they’re made out to be?…
Should Cats Live Alone or In Pairs?
Cats can be solitary, but they can also be affectionate, friendly and playful. They can also fight. So, are cats happier in pairs or living on their own? Is it…
How to Get a Cat to Play With String
Cats are independent, and sometimes they don’t want to play. But sometimes, the problem is that you’re playing with them wrong. So how can you play with string so that…
Can You Go On Vacation If You Have a Cat?
So, you have a cat. But you also want to have a life. You may think that your cat will run away if you go on holiday, run out of…
Are Cats Good Pets for Kids?
Kids love pets. But is it a good idea to let your child have a pet cat? Do cats make suitable pets for kids—if so, why, and if not, why…
How to Help a Cat With Separation Anxiety
Does your cat experience separation anxiety? Does it yowl incessantly when you’re about to leave, and after you’ve left? Does it spray when you’re away? If so, how can you…
How to Help a Nervous Cat
It’s no fun having a stressed cat. Every door closing, every time you turn on the vacuum cleaner, and every time somebody comes to visit your cat turns into a…
Should You Declaw a Cat?
If your cat scratches you all the time, or you have furniture you don’t want ruined, you may want to declaw your cat. But is it a good idea? Does…
How to Keep Cats Cool in Summer
Overheating isn’t a problem you encounter often in cats. But when it does happen—and it easily can with certain breeds—the consequences can be disastrous. So how do you keep a…
Should Cats’ Whiskers Be Trimmed?
People trim their cats’ claws, people groom their cats’ coats… But what about whiskers? What happens when you trim a cat’s whiskers, do cat whiskers hurt when cut, and do…