Cats CAN Play Fetch

      by Nomi Berger   While fetch is a game most commonly associated with dogs, cats have also been known to enjoy playing fetch with their owners. The Siamese, for example, are felines famous for their love of fetch, but any kitty has the capacity to learn how to retrieve provided her owner […]

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Can Cats Outsmart Canines?

    by Nomi Berger   For cat guardians who may have felt their favorite felines have, for too long, played second fiddle to their canine counterparts when it comes to intelligence, a new day could be dawning. The notion that dogs are more intelligent than cats has recently been called into question. A team […]

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Can Cats Come When Called?

    by Nomi Berger   Does your cat come to you when you call her name? Does she run to the door when you arrive home and call out to her or does she simply yawn and go back to sleep? For cat owners curious enough to see if they can train their cats […]

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Cats CAN Be Calm Around Carriers

    by Nomi Berger   Whether a trip in the car or a trip to the vet, a cat carrier is usually involved. And most felines are famous for fleeing the scene at the mere sight of them. But fear not, furry friend fanciers, there ARE ways to nip this particular “scaredy cat” scenario […]

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Cats and Cartons

    by Nomi Berger   The feline world’s worst kept secret is out — cats are crazy about cartons. From snug shoe boxes to capacious cardboard containers. If the question regarding this curious obsession is “why?” the answer is twofold: warmth and security. Not only do all things boxy provide cats with calm and […]

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Cat Spraying and Cat Cleaning

    by Nomi Berger   Inquiring minds want to know: What is spraying and how do you keep your place smelling springtime fresh? Quite simply, spraying is when your kitty leaves a small amount of urine on any surface in your home. Not always noticeable to the naked eye, these tiny spots are certainly […]

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The Scoop on Litter

    by Nomi Berger   Clumping or non-clumping: that is the question. Although it’s a question usually answered by your own cat, consider the advantages and disadvantages of both. Clumping cat litter is designed to allow urine and feces to be easily removed without having to empty the entire litter box. While most brands […]

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Cats + Toys = Health and Happiness

    by Nomi Berger   Nothing spells satisfaction and contentment more than a pooped and played out pussycat. And since exercise relieves stress and boredom, improves circulation and builds muscle tone, there’s no better way to coax out a cat’s instinct to stalk and chase prey than by having them “work out” with toys. […]

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Catnip and Cats

    by Nomi Berger   There’s no mystery behind the mystery as to why most cats crave catnip. An alluring plant with colorful flowers and heart-shaped leaves, catnip contains a chemical that, when inhaled, has a stimulating effect on them. Usually their behavioral response and experience are pleasurable, leading them to purr contentedly, rub […]

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What’s With Cats and Water Bowls?

    by Nomi Berger   Do you often find more water ON the floor than IN the water bowl itself? Does your cat play with the water, bat at the water, dip a paw in the water, and lick off the droplets? If so, here, according to some cat behaviorists, are the most common […]

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