Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, Every winter I count the days until warmer weather and more sun. I think those days are almost here! Now that our time zone has switched from Eastern Standard Time to Eastern Daylight Time the sun is staying out much later and it feels so much warmer than it has been, although we are still hovering in the 1-3 degrees Celcius area. Still, … [Read more...] about Winter Is Almost over and the Cats Love It! (Cute Cat Story)
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What Does It Mean When Your Cat Stares at You? How to Understand What Your Cat Is Saying
Have you ever been in a situation where it feels like you're having a staring contest with your cat? I know I have and I consistently do, especially with my cat Beau. For years Beau has followed me into rooms and has stared at me and sometimes I even wake up to him standing on my chest trying to stare deep into my eyes. So why is it that our cats are … [Read more...] about What Does It Mean When Your Cat Stares at You? How to Understand What Your Cat Is Saying
My Cats Clearly Love Each Other (Cute Cat Story & Video)
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, When we first thought about adopting Kalista, we didn't know whether or not she would fit into the family or if she would get along with Beau. A month or so ago I wrote a little "homage" to the special relationship my two little ones share, detailing the events that took place and the steps they took to becoming best friends, but as … [Read more...] about My Cats Clearly Love Each Other (Cute Cat Story & Video)
Are Marigolds Poisonous to Cats, Kittens, Dogs or Puppies? What Do I Do If My Pet Has Eaten One?
Having an outdoor cat comes with some worries, especially if you or your neighbours are avid gardeners. While some plants, flowers and herbs are beneficial to help promote healthy soil and a perfect mini-ecosystem, there are a number of plants that are extremely toxic to cats and may even cause something as fatal as death. It is very important to understand which plants … [Read more...] about Are Marigolds Poisonous to Cats, Kittens, Dogs or Puppies? What Do I Do If My Pet Has Eaten One?
My Cat’s Litter Box Smells What Can I Do? Advice for Smelly Litter Boxes in Small Apartments
Who can deny that having a smelly litter box is the absolute worst part of having a cat, but what you may not know is it doesn't have to be like that. I can't tell you the number of times people have asked me if my house smells because I have cats and I have to explain that a smelly litter box isn't always a factor when you keep cats. Smelly litter boxes are … [Read more...] about My Cat’s Litter Box Smells What Can I Do? Advice for Smelly Litter Boxes in Small Apartments
Can Cats Eat Apples? Are Apples Bad for Cats?
It can be extremely tempting to give your cat a bit of whatever you're eating, especially if they are sniffing at you or begging. We've had our fair share of confusion when Walker comes up to us begging to eat bananas and Beau whenever we open a tub of ice cream. Thing is, even though apples are a great treat or snack for humans, they can be fairly unsafe for cats to … [Read more...] about Can Cats Eat Apples? Are Apples Bad for Cats?
Kalista, Our Cat, Has Found a New Safe Spot (Cute Cat Story)
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, Over the past few months, Kalista has been changing a lot. Not only has she been becoming closer and closer to us, but it also seems like her favourite spots to sleep have been changing. You may not know or remember when we first brought Kalista home she would spend most nights sleeping on top of our bookshelf in her carrier. I … [Read more...] about Kalista, Our Cat, Has Found a New Safe Spot (Cute Cat Story)
My Cat Only Wants to Eat near or Next to Me While I Watch… Is Something Wrong?
Over the years I've noticed our cats have very different eating habits and with the newest addition of Kalista, I've stumbled on an eating habit that some may find very annoying. While both Beau and Walker are happy to eat on their own, it seems like Kalista needs you to be sitting right beside her or she won't eat. Not only that, Kalista will follow you all over the … [Read more...] about My Cat Only Wants to Eat near or Next to Me While I Watch… Is Something Wrong?
My Cats Have Started Fighting over the Cat Tree (Video)
As you may already know, we bought an AmazonBasics Cat Tree shortly after we moved to our new apartment and at first, we thought one would be enough, but it doesn't seem so. Originally it seemed like Kalista was going to be the primary user of the cat tree since she would spend the majority of her day sleeping at the top, but after a few weeks, it seemed like Beau … [Read more...] about My Cats Have Started Fighting over the Cat Tree (Video)
Top 6 Cat & Kitten Chew Toys to Promote Healthy Teeth
It's easy to assume that dogs and small mammals are the only animals who enjoy things like chew toys, however, chew toys can prove to be very popular and beneficial for cats. Chew toys are most popular with kittens who are teething, although you may be surprised to hear that a number of adult cats actually enjoy chewing as well. Sometimes you may even end up with an … [Read more...] about Top 6 Cat & Kitten Chew Toys to Promote Healthy Teeth