Cat Behavior Solutions

Social media is full of alarming claims about pet food, cancer, and environmental toxins. One recent comment making the rounds claimed that glyphosate used on grains is “a version of Agent Orange” and implied this is why so many pets are developing cancer. It’s a frightening statement. It’s also inaccurate. Glyphosate and Agent Orange are not the same thing. Agent Orange was a m...

A cat’s behavior isn’t random—it’s deeply tied to their sense of control. When cats feel in control of their environment, they are confident, calm, and socially engaged. When that control disappears, behavior issues often follow. Control for cats comes from two primary sources: predictability and influence. Predictability is created through routine—feeding schedules, consistent ...

When a cat starts missing the litter box, acting aggressively, or withdrawing from family life, it’s easy to assume it’s a behavior issue. But what if it’s not? What if your cat is actually trying to tell you something is wrong? In this episode of Cat Talk Radio, I sat down with veterinarian Dr. Kevin Toman to talk about one of the most important—and most misunderstood—aspects o...

What exactly makes society so uncomfortable about men with cats? That’s the question comedian Matt Koff explores in his new stand-up special Cat Man — and on this episode of Cat Talk Radio, Molly DeVoss digs right into the litter box of cultural stereotypes with him. Matt Koff is an Emmy-winning writer for The Daily Show, a veteran of New York’s comedy scene, and winner of New Y...

Your cat may live indoors, nap on soft blankets, and demand snacks—but biologically, they are still a predator. Like Tyrannosaurus rex, cats are obligate carnivores, ambush hunters, and built for efficiency. Their jaws move up and down, their teeth are designed for tearing, and their bodies are optimized for short bursts of energy. Even their behavior—stalking, pouncing, intense...