by Nomi Berger The feline world’s worst kept secret is out — cats are crazy about cartons. From snug shoe boxes to capacious cardboard containers. If the question regarding this curious obsession is “why?” the answer is twofold: warmth and security. Not only do all things boxy provide cats with calm and…
by Nomi Berger Inquiring minds want to know: What is spraying and how do you keep your place smelling springtime fresh? Quite simply, spraying is when your kitty leaves a small amount of urine on any surface in your home. Not always noticeable to the naked eye, these tiny spots are certainly…
by Nomi Berger Clumping or non-clumping: that is the question. Although it’s a question usually answered by your own cat, consider the advantages and disadvantages of both. Clumping cat litter is designed to allow urine and feces to be easily removed without having to empty the entire litter box. While most brands…
by Nomi Berger Nothing spells satisfaction and contentment more than a pooped and played out pussycat. And since exercise relieves stress and boredom, improves circulation and builds muscle tone, there’s no better way to coax out a cat’s instinct to stalk and chase prey than by having them “work out” with toys….
by Nomi Berger There’s no mystery behind the mystery as to why most cats crave catnip. An alluring plant with colorful flowers and heart-shaped leaves, catnip contains a chemical that, when inhaled, has a stimulating effect on them. Usually their behavioral response and experience are pleasurable, leading them to purr contentedly, rub…
by Nomi Berger Do you often find more water ON the floor than IN the water bowl itself? Does your cat play with the water, bat at the water, dip a paw in the water, and lick off the droplets? If so, here, according to some cat behaviorists, are the most common…
by Nomi Berger Felines are famously known for their catnaps, but as every cat owner knows, their precious pusses are also adept at sleeping the days away. Cats spend a great deal of their time sleeping. The average cat sleeps for 13-18 hours a day. The exact number can change according…
by Nomi Berger Anyone familiar with the expression, “You are what you eat”, will understand that cats are only as healthy as the food in their bowls. An ever-increasing number of nutrition conscious veterinarians now strongly recommend cat owners feed their finicky and not so finicky felines canned food rather than dry…
by Nomi Berger Although cats are famously fastidious self-groomers, committed cat guardians should work hand in paw with their precious pets to improve on Mother Nature’s instinctual behavior. Grooming, which includes brushing, bathing and nail clipping, on a regular basis not only improves the health of your cat’s skin and coat, but…
by Nomi Berger Cat guardians may only see them when their favorite felines yawn or throw hissy fits, but they’re there. Your cat’s teeth! Thirty to be precise, in any cat older than 6 months: four molars, ten pre-molars, four canines and twelve incisors. Unlike a person’s teeth with their focus on…