Catnip: A Little Goes A Long Way
Catnip is a treat many, but not all, cats love. The chemical nepetalactone is what gives cats a temporary feeling of euphoria. The euphoric feeling usually lasts about 15 minutes…
Author: Karen
When Cat Doesn’t Want To Be Your Friend
Many of you probably realize that cats are quite territorial, and the presence of someone different in their domain is quite unsettling to them. Right now, I’m petsitting at a…
Adding a Second Cat To Your Family: Is Your Cat Ready For A Friend?
Recently, a client sent an email asking whether I thought their cat Oliver would welcome a second cat into their family. Oliver is a mellow kitty, 8 years old, that…
Pet Allergies: Ideas To Minimize Allergic Reactions
A pet care client approached me recently with a problem. The family has two cats and their young daughter has severe pet allergies, especially to cats. The child takes allergy…
Happy Cat Month: Is Your Cat Happy?
The month of September is Happy Cat Month. We humans tend to take smiles for granted as a sign of happiness, but the evolution of these and other facial expressions…