Looking for a vocal cat who likes to play and wants to be an active member of your household? Adopting a Siamese cat might just be just the answer! Long a favorite of Thailand, the Siamese is a natural cat breed that is often noted for its sophisticated appearance with a slender face and aquamarine …
Whether it’s holiday plans with family, a dream vacation or a work trip, sooner or later you may have to travel out of town without your cat. One of the best ways to keep your cat comfortable is to rely on a cat sitting service to care for your cat in the comfort of your …
Our cats typically bathe themselves–but sometimes they need a little help! Today we have a guest post on the best way to bathe a cat-and how to keep both you and your cat safe and healthy in the process! By Lisa M. Gerry for The Daily Cat Since cats aren’t generally known for their love …
Let’s face: litterboxes can stink. You scoop and scoop But that list does NOT include the odor of the litter box! To keep your litter box smelling fresh, we’ve got a list of our favorite ways to keep the litter boxes odor free! This post is sponsored by TriNova; all statements and opinions are entirely …
Wondering how to grow catnip? For the past several years, we’ve grown catnip for our cats, drying the leaves for use in toys. It’s easy and fun; the plant takes very little work. I always grow our catnip from seeds but you can also buy small catnip plants. I like buying the seeds since I …
Do you need to encourage your cat to drink more water? We’ve had the situation, often due to kidney issues, where we needed to encourage our cats to stay hydrated. Cats typically need to drink between 3.5 and 4.5 ounces of water per 5 pounds of body weight per day. This means that a 10-pound …
Want to keep your cat busy and amused? One way is to prolong the fun of her breakfast–or the fun of cat treats–with a cat puzzle feeder. You can purchase cat puzzle feeders and treat dispensers but it’s also fun and easy to make your own diy cat food puzzle using materials you already have …
As the weather warms, fleas are an all-too-common fact of life in cat homes. Recently we talked about natural flea treatments for your yard–but it’s also especially important to rid your home of fleas–in carpeting, upholstery and other places the fleas hide. While there are chemical treatments, it is healthiest for both you and your …