Can Cats Tell When the Seasons Change? Every year, there comes a point when you can just feel that fall is coming. The mornings are cooler. It gets dark a little earlier. The sunlight looks different. Suddenly you're thinking about blankets and pumpkins even though it was 85 degrees outside three days ago. But apparently, we're not the only ones noticing. Cats are incredibly tuned in to their surroundings, and even indoor cats can pick up on subtle environmental changes that happen as ...
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Why Is My Cat Sleeping More in the Fall?
Why Is My Cat Sleeping More in the Fall? If it seems like your cat has suddenly made sleeping their full-time job now that fall has arrived, you may be onto something. Granted, cats aren't exactly known for their productivity. Ellie and Jinx can turn an ordinary afternoon nap into an all-day event. Find a soft blanket, curl into a ball and apparently the rest of the day's responsibilities have been canceled. But when the days start getting shorter and the temperatures begin dropping, ...
Do Cats Get Cold? How to Keep Your Cat Warm
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 ...
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 ...