A cat is an excellent choice of pet for animal lovers, especially those who may not be interested in going outside early in the morning to walk a dog. While this may allow you a few extra minutes in your warm bed, the stench of a freshly-used litter box may drive you out of the room. Whether you live in a small apartment or have trouble with the litter box smell in a particular area of your house, following these tips will help mitigate the infamous cat urine odor

Continue Reading: 6 Tips to Reduce Litter Box Odor in your home »

It is not just dogs that can be afraid of fireworks, cats can find it very distressing too. While for dog owners it is fairly easy to tell that their pet doesn’t like the noise, cat owners are often unaware of the fact that their cat is uncomfortable.

Continue Reading: What to Do if Your Cat Is Afraid of Fireworks »

Cats and dogs have certain unacceptable behaviors that are normal for their species, but problematic for humans. The odor and stains from pet urine and cat spray stubbornly cling and soak into surfaces, making a home smell less than welcoming to human senses. Can a pet odor remover work on the most tenacious of stains? Is it possible to live together in an odor-free environment? Yes, it is! The choices are not only easy, but work to help train your pet toward more acceptable behavior.

Continue Reading: Pet Odor Removal Strategies »

Cats are wonderful pets as many cat owners will attest. However, the pet odors associated with cats often create havoc in many households. It is quite possible to enjoy cat ownership and eliminate pet odors associated with cats if you possess the skills and remain diligent in your efforts.

Continue Reading: Easy ways to eliminate pet odors from your home. »

Cats. They’re endlessly amusing, warm and cuddly, delightfully playful, independent and aloof, and… destructive. Our feline companions seem to have a knack for shredding upholstery, drapes, and rugs to ribbons, regardless of their owner’s feelings on the matter. Though some people believe their scratching is done out of spite or poor manners, this frustrating behavior is perfectly normal.

Continue Reading: Why Cats Scratch »

Today’s world is, unfortunately, out of touch with nature in many ways. Pets can be the means for bringing some of the wilder spirit of the natural world into our homes. Children, in particular, often derive a lot of comfort and joy from reconnecting to nature in this way. Though it is unrealistic to expect young people to shoulder all the responsibilities that are involved with caring for pets, letting them take on some of the work can teach them valuable lessons about responsibility, as well.

Continue Reading: The Many Benefits of Pets for Children »

Buying pet insurance for cats and kittens has become more popular as the cost to take your kitten or cat to the veterinarian has become more expensive, particularly if your pet lives to the fullest of its “nine lives.” No two pet insurance plans for kittens and cats are the same, so it is important to shop around for the best price and coverage that you can get.

Continue Reading: Pet Insurance for Cats and Kittens »

Cats are happiest when they’re at home. But on occasion, we need to transport them for short trips to the veterinarian or longer trips when we’re moving. How do we make the trip as comfortable as possible for our homebody pets?

Continue Reading: Transportation and Travel with Cats »

Fluffy meows when she’s hungry, when she wants attention, when she smells food…and sometimes for reasons unknown to us. Her meowing may be conversational, or it may be annoying. Especially when we’re trying to fall asleep at night.

Continue Reading: Excessive Meowing: When Your Cat Talks Too Much »

Some cats are playful and affectionate with people. Others bite and scratch. Many cats do both.

Aggression is natural with cats. After all, they are predators by nature. Play is an expression of their predatory behavior. Biting and clawing are also instinctive reactions to protect themselves when cats are afraid or upset.

Continue Reading: Cats and Socialization »