Do Cats Get Cold? How to Keep Your Cat Comfortable as Temperatures Drop As soon as the weather starts cooling down, I start pulling out blankets, wearing sweatshirts around the house and reluctantly accepting that summer is coming to an end. And apparently, the cats notice the change too. Cats are very good at finding the warmest spot in the entire house. A sunny window, a pile of blankets, the warm laundry you just folded, or your spot on the couch approximately three seconds after you ...
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Why Is My Cat Shedding So Much in the Fall?
Why Is My Cat Shedding So Much in the Fall? If it suddenly feels like there is cat hair everywhere in your house, you’re not imagining things. On the couch. On your clothes. Floating across the floor. Somehow stuck to things your cat hasn’t even touched. Fall can bring a noticeable increase in shedding for some cats, and when you have more than one cat, it can feel like you’re collecting enough loose fur to build an entirely new cat. Ellie and Jinx both leave their fair share of fur ...
Labor Day Weekend Travel Tips for Cat Owners | Keep Your Cat Safe & Happy
Labor Day Weekend Travel Tips for Cat Owners Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. Whether you're heading to a cabin, visiting family, taking a road trip, or squeezing in one last summer vacation, it's important to make plans for every member of your family—including your cat. While many cats are perfectly happy staying home with a trusted pet sitter, others travel right alongside their owners. Every cat is different, and choosing the best option depends on your ...
Why Does My Cat Sit in Boxes, Bags, and Suitcases? The Cute Science Behind It
Why Does My Cat Sit in Boxes, Bags, and Suitcases? If you've ever spent money on a fancy new cat bed only to find your cat happily curled up inside the empty shipping box, you're definitely not alone. Cats have a funny way of ignoring expensive toys and cozy beds in favor of cardboard boxes, paper bags, laundry baskets, or even your half-packed suitcase. It's one of those quirky behaviors that almost every cat owner has experienced. Our calico, Ellie, is especially guilty of this. The moment ...
Cat Back-to-School Tips: Helping Your Cat Adjust When Kids Return to School
Cat Back-to-School Tips: Helping Your Cat Adjust When the Kids Go Back As summer comes to an end, many families are busy shopping for school supplies, organizing backpacks, and getting everyone back into a routine. While parents and kids are preparing for the first day of school, there's one family member who may not understand why everything suddenly feels different—your cat. Cats thrive on routine. They quickly become accustomed to having people home during the day, extra playtime, afternoon ...
How to Create the Perfect Cat-Friendly Home | Indoor Cat Tips
How to Create the Perfect Cat-Friendly Home If you've ever watched your cat squeeze into the tiniest cardboard box, perch on top of the refrigerator, or spend hours birdwatching from a sunny window, you've probably realized something important—cats see our homes very differently than we do. While we focus on decorating and organizing, our feline friends are thinking about climbing, hiding, hunting, and finding the perfect sunny spot for an afternoon nap. The good news is that you don't need a ...