Yesterday was World Lion Day, with a special focus on the problem of trophy hunting. We all know, by now, what happened to Cecil the […]
Continue readingCats’ Tails: What do They Say, and What do They do?
Understanding how cats communicate is key to understanding cats. They primarily communicate through body language; their vocalizations are just a teeny, tiny part of what […]
Continue readingFeline Commandments Volume 5
Here are some of my newer Feline Commandments, including one very imperious Chase!
Continue readingHow to Travel with Cats
It’s still vacation season, which means it’s a good time to consider whether to travel with cats, or leave them at home. You can have […]
Continue readingSad Day as Illinois Lifts Bobcat Hunting Ban
Governor Bruce Rauner signed the bill that lifts Illinois’ bobcat hunting ban on July 15. The law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2016, according to […]
Continue readingIs it Best to Feed Cats Dry or Wet Food?
We all try to feed our cats the best possible diets, but with so many different foods out there, how do we know what is […]
Continue readingLeash Training your Cat: How to do it, and Why you Should
Everybody walks their dogs on leashes, but not many people think about leash training their cat. Lots of cats actually enjoy going outside, and if […]
Continue readingKeeping Cats out of your Yard Humanely
Almost every neighborhood has stray or feral cats. Some have a considerably larger problem than others, and some people aren’t happy about it, especially if […]
Continue readingWhere Cats Like Being Pet the Most
You love to pet your cat, and your cat loves to be pet. Despite all her reactions, all her body language, you might have wondered […]
Continue readingFireworks Scare Cats, So Keep Your Cat Inside Today
It’s the 4th of July, which means picnics, barbeques, and celebrating with friends and family. It also means fireworks, both large and small. Here in […]
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