Adopting a new cat is a significant part of any pet parent's life, especially if this is the second cat that you adopt. I know my partner and I talked for a few years before we ultimately made the decision to adopt our second cat. Now, as great as having two cats can be, it can be quite difficult to introduce them. Since cats are territorial creatures, it's important … [Read more...] about How to Introduce Two Cats When One Is Aggressive
Cat Care
Why Does my Cat Sleep on my Backpack?
As of late, our cat Kalista has been spending a lot of her time sitting and sleeping on my backpack. At first, I assumed Kalista had been sleeping on my backpack because it was a new object that I threw on the floor, but now that's it's been a good 3-months of being back-to-school and my bag is always out... I don't think the fad is going to leave. Although Kalista still … [Read more...] about Why Does my Cat Sleep on my Backpack?
Are Cats Autistic? Can Cats Have Autism?
I'll admit, it's a bit weird seeing the word "autistic" next to the word "cat." Similar to schizophrenia, some cats seem to exhibit behaviours that are very similar to this developmental disorder, but does that mean that cats are actually autistic? Today I'm going to cover the reasons why folks seem to believe that some cats exhibit autistic behaviours and whether or not … [Read more...] about Are Cats Autistic? Can Cats Have Autism?
How Often Should I Feed My Cat? Does it Matter?
Diet is one of the most important things when it comes to having a healthy life and body. Not only is what you eat very important; when you eat and how many times you eat in a day can be equally as important to your health. When it comes to feeding cats the same can be said. For example, cats who have sensitive stomachs may require regular feedings throughout the day … [Read more...] about How Often Should I Feed My Cat? Does it Matter?
Why Does my Cat Meow After Eating? Understanding Cat Yowls
Our cats aren't the most talkative cats in the world, though my mom's cat Walker is definitely a chatty Cathy. While I can't pretend that my cats are completely silent, it seems like my cats prefer to use other forms of communication on a regular basis. Beau tends to let us know what he wants by staring at us, pawing at us and on the odd occasion, he'll meow to let … [Read more...] about Why Does my Cat Meow After Eating? Understanding Cat Yowls
Can Cats Eat (Western) Timothy Hay? Is Hay Safe For My Cat?
Our youngest cat Kalista has always had a strange obsession with our chinchilla's hay. Not a single day goes by without Kalista sneaking into my partner's office to try to snag some hay from Gary's cage. My partner and I always have to keep a very close eye on her to make sure she's not stealing any hay, and more importantly not bothering Gary. Even though we both … [Read more...] about Can Cats Eat (Western) Timothy Hay? Is Hay Safe For My Cat?
Why Does My Cat Sleep on My Chest? How to Encourage & Discourage This Behaviour
There have been a few times in my life where I thought I was going to have a heart attack because of how much my chest hurt and how tight my sternum was. I remember waking up for a week straight, feeling like I needed to crack my chest open and I couldn't figure out why it was happening. I did all of the stretches they taught me how to do in college. I tried looking … [Read more...] about Why Does My Cat Sleep on My Chest? How to Encourage & Discourage This Behaviour
Why Does My Cat Try to Climb Walls? What to Do to Make Them Stop
It seems like every few nights our youngest cat, Kalista, gets these bursts of energy that cause her to want to scale walls. It's as if our youngest has gotten all of the confidence to take a new rock climbing course and now she's obsessed with shuffling her little body all the way up door frames, just to slide herself back down. This behaviour first manifested last … [Read more...] about Why Does My Cat Try to Climb Walls? What to Do to Make Them Stop
Do Chinchillas Get Along with Cats? Tips on How to Keep the Peace
When we took Gary into our home I didn't really know anything about chinchillas or what their temperament was really like. Thing is, due to the fact that Gary was quickly in need of a home, his temperament didn't really matter to us at the time as we decided that we would deal with things as they came along. In regular circumstances, I would recommend doing … [Read more...] about Do Chinchillas Get Along with Cats? Tips on How to Keep the Peace
Why Do Cats Bite and How Do I Stop It from Happening?
There's nothing worse than giving your cat a little bit of love, only to get bitten by them. I am confident in saying that not a day goes by without our cat, Kalista, biting us. For some reason, Kalista has chosen that biting is her favourite form of communication, though I will say the biting has reduced by over 10 fold over the past year of having her. Although Kalista … [Read more...] about Why Do Cats Bite and How Do I Stop It from Happening?