I can think of several different reasons why you might want to check if a particular cat has a microchip. For instance, you could check a cat you believe is lost and has a home to see if the microchip contains details of its previous home so you can return it to its family. Or […]
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Facing various situations with your cat may lead you to consider caging as a solution. Common scenarios include a cat with broken bones requiring cage rest, an aggressive cat posing a risk to others, a cat causing sleep disturbances, or one that destructively scratches furniture. Each of these situations is unique and challenging, yet it’s
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Have you ever encountered a cat that seems to speak as much as humans do? My brother adopted a cat named Walker from a shelter, and he has become the most talkative cat I’ve ever known. Walker was always a bit talkative, but with time and training, he has become exceptionally vocal. Walker’s communication skills
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For those who understand the process of clipping a cat’s nails but struggle to do so due to their cat’s resistance, this article offers guidance. Following requests from Jean and Olivia on a previous article about giving medicine to cats, this piece aims to address the challenge of trimming a cat’s nails. It is likely
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There are numerous peculiar behaviors exhibited by cats, one of which stands out as particularly strange to human observers: cats seemingly guarding their humans while they use the bathroom. I have discussed various odd cat behaviors on this blog, with the closest comparison to this behavior being cats who follow their humans into the bathroom.
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Over the years, I’ve published numerous articles on this blog addressing common problems I’ve encountered with my own cats. Some issues were resolved swiftly, while others took longer or remain ongoing challenges. Here are a few examples of such articles: – How to stop a cat from begging to be fed all the time. –
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There’s a move called the cat ‘bunny kick’. Cats sometimes grab an object, wrap their front arms around it, and then quickly ‘bunny kick’ by repeatedly pushing out with their hind legs. If you imagine a cat having prey in its arms, you can see how this could be a successful hunting tool. But cats
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I received an email from Arin/Rini asking for advice. The email stated, ‘I have a cat who pees in random places around the house. I tried everything but he’s still doing it. What else can I do?’ I initially planned to send a short email reply but realized I had more to say. So, I
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In a previous article, I discussed administering liquid or solid medication to cats. This was before I had to care for my own sick cat who required two different medications. The first medication was straightforward. It was provided by the vet, and I could simply split it in half, then give him the required half
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I’ve been shaving my two Persian cats at home recently, and I’ve found the process to be much easier over time. Here’s my method and some tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way that have simplified the process. I strongly recommend using a ceramic safety blade shaver when shaving your cat at home. This
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