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?
Cat Care
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?
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?
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