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Leaving Your Indoor Cat Behind During your extended absence
Planning an extended vacation anywhere is exciting, but leaving an indoor cat behind can bring plenty of worry. Cats may seem independent, yet they still need daily care, companionship, and reassurance. With the right preparation, you can enjoy your trip knowing your cat is safe and comfortable at home. For most indoor cats, remaining in…
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Why Do Cats Love Boxes So Much?
If you have ever bought your cat an expensive bed, scratching tower, or new toy only to watch them ignore it and climb into the cardboard box it came in, you are not alone. Cats seem to have a strange fascination with boxes. Big boxes, small boxes, shipping boxes, shoe boxes, it usually does not…
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10 Strange Cat Behaviors and What They Really Mean
If you own a cat or been around cats, you know that they are one of life’s most mysterious animals. One minute they are curled up peacefully beside you or lying on your lap, and the next they are racing through the house, staring at a blank wall, or knocking your belongings onto the floor. …
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Disneyland’s Secret Employees
I spent most of this past week in Disneyland with eight of my ten grandchildren and their parents. It was great. I only have one complaint. I never saw any cats. As you may know, I like taking photographs of cats wherever I go, but I was surprised not to see any in Disneyland. When…
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How to Read Your Cat’s Tail, Ears, and Eyes Like a Pro
Cats are just smaller versions of their larger cousins, the lions. If your “house lion” is like most I know, it probably has fur, an attitude, and a talent for judging you silently from across the room. They may not speak English, but make no mistake, your cat is communicating all day long. The problem…
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The Do’s and Don’ts About Feral Cats
While in Honolulu, we ran across three feral cats. My wife and I felt sorry for them and decided to give them some leftover food from our plates after a dinner cruise. This got me thinking, was this good or bad? I know it made us feel good, but were we really helping or actually…
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Why Is My Cat Scratching the Furniture? How to Stop It Without Declawing?
These two questions come up a lot. When I was in high school, I worked for a veterinarian and one of my duties was declawing cats. It is one of the most miserable and heart-wrenching things a person can do. I personally feel it is cruel. If your cat is scratching the furniture, you are…
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Are Automatic Litter Boxes Worth It for Cat Owners? What are the pros, Cons and honest advice?
Let’s be honest. Few cat owners wake up in the morning and say, “You know what I hope to do today? Scoop a box full of yesterday’s cat business.” That is exactly why automatic litter boxes have become such a hot topic. They promise less scooping, less smell, and less daily misery. The big question…
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What Makes a Cat Feral?
Many people see a cat outdoors and assume it is either lost, abandoned, or simply wandering around for fun. In reality, some outdoor cats are something very different. They are “feral” cats. Understanding what makes a cat feral can help people respond with more care, better judgment, and more realistic expectations. A feral cat is…
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Caring for an Outdoor Cat: How to Keep Them Safe, Healthy, and Happy
Outdoor cats live a life full of adventure, fresh air, sun-soaked naps, and the occasional dramatic stare-off with a squirrel. But while that freedom looks idyllic, outdoor cats rely heavily on humans to fill in the gaps when nature gets rough. If you care for an outdoor cat, whether it’s “your” cat or a neighborhood…
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