A pretty accurate statement, don't you think?

Paw pads, also affectionately referred to as "toe beans", have many functions.

When you engage in an interactive play session with your cat, don't make the mistake of always keeping the toy out of reach. Let your cat have plenty of successful captures. Also, move the toy across or away from your cat's visual field. Don't dangle the toy in the cat's face.

Does your cat wake you up in the early morning hours? Here's a tip.

Every fall, people in many regions have to adjust their clocks back one hour as daylight saving time ends and standard time begins. If you’re like me, you most likely welcome that extra hour of sleep, but your cat may not share that same enthusiasm. Cats thrive on routine and

Cats are incredible predators but they're small enough that they're also prey. As prey, the last thing cats want is for a larger predator to have access to their most vulnerable area where vital organs are located. The typical response for cats who have their stomach touched, is

Where we fail in tackling behavior problems is we assume the cat’s motivation is spite, anger, or stupidity. I promise you, your cat isn’t off in a corner plotting to do something just to watch you blow your top. What humans label as a misbehavior is actually a natural behavior

You often hear people say one of the things they don’t like about cats is that they’re not as affectionate as dogs. People love how obvious and direct most dogs are when it comes to displaying their love and eagerness toward you. That wagging tail, vigorous licking, and the

Instead of just having your cat's toys for solo play just piled up in a corner, strategically place each one in interesting locations that will spark discovery and a mini play session.

A person who doesn’t like cats may easily explain this behavior as just a typical example of how cats are jerks, intent on annoying people. Even some cat lovers may agree with that explanation but is there any truth to it? Do cats knock things over just to annoy people? Certainly

Surprisingly, you may be sending a mixed message to your cat when attempting to train or correct behavior issues. We’ve all done it at some point – we’ve unintentionally rewarded the cat for the very behavior we didn’t want displayed. How does this happen? It’s an easy and common

If your cat gets hairballs on a regular basis, that's not normal. Talk with your veterinarian. You may need to increase your grooming schedule, or your veterinarian may recommend a hairball control treatment plan. Longhaired cats are more prone to hairballs, but any cat can get

An important factor in maintaining multicat peace is to provide multiple resources in various locations inside your home. When you provide choice, it can reduce stress, competition, and intimidation.

Those cute whiskers have an important job.

Does your cat have you well-trained?

At some point you’ve probably experienced being licked by a cat. If you’re a cat lover, it most likely happens daily. You’ve also probably noticed that the cat’s tongue is rough, with a texture like sandpaper. The cat’s tongue is beautifully designed to aid in hunting and various

Do you offer food puzzles to your cat? If so, or if you're considering doing it, make sure the food-dispensing toy isn't too difficult. Food puzzles should be challenging but they should also be fun where your cat always ends up getting the reward.

Although there certainly are some cats who have been dressed up in Halloween costumes (or any costume) from the time they were little kittens and are used to it by now, it still doesn’t make it a goodmthing to do. They may tolerate it and may not even mind it but I seriously

Simply put, hissing is a warning. Since cats don’t want to engage in physical confrontations, they rely on body postures, marking, and vocalizations to deter opponents. A hissing cat is giving a clear warning to an opponent. Hissing is a defensive vocalization which means the cat

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