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