by Nomi Berger Coprophagia is the act of eating and ingesting feces. Although far more common in dogs, it does appear occasionally in cats. There are times when eating feces is part of normal feline behavior. A new mother will often eat the feces of her newborn kittens as part of her daily […]
Continue reading6 Reasons to Have a Cat Tree
by Nomi Berger (1) It gives your kitty some purrs-onal space: Cats aren’t as sociable as dogs. At times they may curl up beside you on the couch while at others they may choose to be alone — particularly in a multi-pet household. A cat tree provides them with a safe space that’s […]
Continue readingHyperthyroidism in Cats
by Nomi Berger Has your senior kitty been wolfing down her food but losing weight? Has her fur lost its luster? Is she overly active, crying at night, and flooding her litter box? If so, she may be suffering from feline hyperthyroidism. Please review the seven Questions and Answers below to educate […]
Continue readingUpdates on Nibbles
May 6, 2020 Update on Nibs (AKA Nibbles). This sweet boy just turned 3. We adopted him over a year ago. He is Feline leukaemia positive and has a chronic upper respiratory infection. He is the love of our family‘s life. He’s gained 3 lbs and is almost completely rid of most of his […]
Continue readingWhy Do Kitties Knock Things Over?
by Nomi Berger The obvious answer to every cat owner’s question is simple: It’s fun. Not only that, but the higher the places are the better. And yet, as amusing as it may seem – at first – this behavior can be both annoying and dangerous. Extremely adept at using their paws when […]
Continue readingToilet Paper as a Toy?
via GIPHY by Nomi Berger Does your cat play constantly and contentedly with toilet paper? Does she unroll it sheet by sheet from its cardboard tube, bat it around, drag it from room to room and quite literally “paper” your home in streamers? If so, any attention you give her for playing with […]
Continue readingYour Cat as Therapy Cat
by Nomi Berger Although less common than their canine counterparts in nursing homes, seniors’ residences and hospitals, special needs schools, libraries and day-care centers, the interest in and demand for therapy cats has been growing by leaps and bounds. Whether slowly and rhythmically stroking a cat or cuddling a purring one close, […]
Continue readingWorking from Home As the New Normal
by Nomi Berger If you’re currently working from home, like millions of other cat owners, the success of this “new normal” – however long it lasts – will depend as much on you as on the personality of your particular pet. Cats are, essentially and notoriously, creatures of habit. And while some may […]
Continue readingThe Hazards of Heights
by Nomi Berger With warmer weather and sunnier skies comes the temptation for both humans and felines to bask in its welcome arrival. And that means windows thrown open and doors left ajar. But for cat owners living in buildings of two stories and more – beware. Why? Because lurking in the light […]
Continue readingCOVID-19 and Cats
by Nomi Berger Confronting the global pandemic and how it’s affected our daily lives is being compounded by the challenge of separating fact from fiction. Whether you’re now working from home, self-isolating or even ill with COVID-19, here’s what you should know about the novel coronavirus and your cherished kitties. According to […]
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