Cat Behavior Solutions

Have you ever wondered why your cat rubs their face against your legs, furniture, doorways, or even the corners of your house? Or why your cat scratches a particular piece of furniture over and over—even though they have a perfectly good scratching post? Your cat may be communicating through scent. Cats live in a world that is heavily influenced by smell. While humans tend to ex...

Your cat is peeing on the bed. Pooping next to the litter box. Going in the bathtub. Choosing the rug. And you're thinking, “What the heck is wrong with this cat?” But here's another possibility: Your cat may not be the problem. The bathroom might be. Litter box problems are incredibly common, and the solution isn't always about changing the cat's behavior. The litter box is an ...

When a cat loses a longtime feline companion, the surviving cat may suddenly seem different. They may sleep more, hide, play less, follow you around, eat differently, or simply seem quieter. It's natural to think: “My cat is lonely. My cat is grieving. My cat needs another cat.” But does a cat who lost a companion actually need a new one? Not necessarily. Your Cat May Have Loved...

Well... apparently I touched a nerve. Last week's Cat Talk Radio episode, “My Cat Never Goes Outside — Does It Really Need a Rabies Vaccine?”, generated a lot more conversation than we expected. There were thoughtful questions. Personal experiences. Strong opinions. Some excellent points. And, yes, a few comments that made us think, Okay... let's go back and check the facts. And...

One of the most common questions I ask myself and hear from cat owners is: "My cat never leaves the house. Why does it need a rabies vaccine?" It's a logical question. If your cat spends every day indoors, where would rabies exposure even come from? The answer is more complicated than many people realize. Why Rabies Is Different Rabies isn't treated like other vaccines because i...