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Customer Case Study: John and Catherine, CA (LA)

John and Catherine entrust Meowtel with their feline buddies. Here’s their experience with cat sitter Amy in Los Angeles.

Melanie Deisz
June 9, 2019

Cat Sitter Case Study: Sydney, CA

Sydney is an experienced Meowtel cat sitter in Santa Monica. Read more about her experience looking after Los Angeles kitties.

Melanie Deisz
June 1, 2019

How Cat Sitting Changed My Life

Find out how cats—and cat sitting—gave one person newfound confidence and happiness.

Melanie Deisz
May 27, 2019

May is Allergy Awareness Month For Cats Too

Don’t forget your feline friends in your allergy awareness. Cats suffer from this affliction just like humans!

Melanie Deisz
May 5, 2019

Keeping Your Kitties At The Purrfect Temperature

Cats, like people, have different thresholds of what they’re willing to tolerate when it comes to temperature. Personally, I cannot stand the heat and would rather be cold. I can only take off so many layers of clothing and still be legal but I can layer, layer, layer!

Melanie Deisz
Feb 21, 2019

How To Handle A Suddenly Sick Or Deceased Cat

Terribly morbid, I know - but this is something all cat sitters must think about. I hope that you will never have to deal with anything like this but if you do, you need to be prepared.

Melanie Deisz
Feb 5, 2019

Tips To Become A Top Notch Sitter – Part 2

Welcome back to part 2 of how to become a top notch sitter! In this second part of the series, I will outline some ideas to help you become the best sitter you can be.

Melanie Deisz
Feb 1, 2019

Tips To Become A Top Notch Sitter – Part 1

You clearly love cats if you’ve signed up to be a cat sitter with Meowtel. That’s great! Now here is a list of ideas that will help you become a stand out sitter! Enjoy this riveting two part series!

Melanie Deisz
Jan 12, 2019

Be The Best Cat Parent You Can Be

The first step in finding the right sitter for you and your cat is to understand what kind of parent you are. Do you view your cat as a pet, a member of the family, or a child you would do anything for?

Sonya Petcavich
Dec 18, 2018

How Can I Stop My Cat From Acting Out?

If you have a cat who’s acting out, you are not alone. The good news is that it’s usually pretty easy to find the inspiration of your furry housemate’s wrath.

Sonya Petcavich
Dec 11, 2018

3 Things You Need to Know About Cat Boarding

Are you thinking about boarding your cats while you go on vacation? Figuring out what to do for your feline friends when you head out of town can be stressful.

Meowtel
Nov 24, 2018

How Long Can You Leave A Cat Alone?

All of us cat people want to know: How long can you leave a cat alone? And do cats miss you when you’re gone?

Jessica Brody
Nov 3, 2018

How to Be the Best First-Time Cat Owner

Becoming a new cat owner doesn’t have to be hard. When you add a new furry member to your household, everyone wants things to go smoothly.

Meowtel
Oct 14, 2018

5 Unique Things About the Siberian Cat

Siberian cats, also known as Siberian Forest cats or Moscow Longhairs, are native to Russia and are one of the oldest cat breeds: maybe even the ancestor of all longhaired breeds.

Meowtel
Sep 17, 2018

5 Things to Love about the American Bobtail

The American Bobtail cat gets its name from its very short tail and resemblance to the wild Bobcat. There are other bobtailed cats in the world, (specifically the Manx and the Japanese Bobtail).

Meowtel
Aug 2, 2018

6 Ways to Help Your Cat Love The Veterinarian

We all want our feline friends to live long, healthy lives. Making sure your cat gets seen by the veterinarian for routine preventive care and checkups is vital to that goal.

Meowtel
Jul 21, 2018

5 Things to Love About the Sphynx Cat

The Sphynx cat is a rare and unusual breed with a hairless look that sets it apart from other cats. These cats need special care, but all the extra time and effort you devote is well worth it.

Meowtel
Jun 13, 2018

5 Unique Things About the Abyssinian Cat

The Abyssinian cat is one of the smartest and most popular cat breeds in the United States. Known for its unique fur and its country-wide popularity, the Abyssinian cat has been a happy addition to many homes.

Meowtel
Jun 3, 2018

What To Do When My Cat Has A Cold

Can your cat catch a cold? Of course, they can. Just like we humans, cats can catch colds, and they do so somewhat frequently. However, colds are not passed on between humans and cats since the viruses that cause colds are species-specific.

Meowtel
May 24, 2018

All About The Manx Cat

Manx cats are an amazing and adorable breed of many feline lovers. It is best known for a mutation that results in a small, stub-like tail (or in some cases, no tail at all).

Meowtel
May 13, 2018

All About The American Shorthair

When describing the American Shorthair, the expression happy medium springs to mind. These American cats are medium in size.

Meowtel
May 3, 2018

What to Look For (and Avoid) in Cat Food

Many convenient or popular cat foods contain controversial or harmful ingredients and may not have a high-quality source of protein as an ingredient.

Meowtel
Apr 24, 2018

Here Are Some Tips For Moving With Pets

Sometimes we’re around our pets so much we start treating them like they’re human, and that’s great. Our furry friends deserve the best possible care we can give them.

Meowtel
Apr 12, 2018

All About The Himalayan Cat

The Himalayan cat is also known as Himmie. This is a charming cat developed by breeders from the crossbreed of a Siamese mantle and Persian frame.

Meowtel
Apr 3, 2018

6 Ways to Stop Litter Box Issues

The litter box is the primary negative of cat ownership for most cat people. However, if your cat decides that the litter box isn’t the best place to use the restroom, that is even worse.

Meowtel
Mar 28, 2018

5 Things to do When Your Cat Bites

“Ouch! That Hurts!” When your cat bites you or your guest, it can be embarrassing and painful. It’s important to teach your cat not to bite people.

Meowtel
Feb 16, 2018

All About The Persian Cat

Persian cats are cute, social and gentle pet animal. Of all the cat breeds in the world, none is more distinctive or highly recognized than the Persian.

Meowtel
Jan 23, 2018

Foods To Avoid Feeding Your Cat

The main reason why people are discouraged from feeding their food to their cat is as a result of the toxic nature of these human foods to cats.

Meowtel
Jan 18, 2018

All About Bengal Cats

Never heard of the Bengal cat breed before? You’re in luck because I’m just about letting you in on some brief history.

Meowtel
Jan 3, 2018

Five Ways To Be A Better Cat Owner

Being a responsible cat owner is a must if you’re to adopt a cat. Cats should be treated with care, and it is the owner’s responsibility to keep the animal healthy.

Meowtel
Jan 1, 2018

All About Siamese Cats

Today, the Siamese cats are one of the most popular breeds of cat, principally because it is known as an affectionate and sociable breed.

Meowtel
Dec 30, 2017

Ragdoll Cats

We love Ragdoll cats because they’re beautiful, they learn quickly, and they pick up tricks easily. In this post, we hope you learn to love them too!

Meowtel
Dec 18, 2017

The 10 Most Common Cat Diseases

When you get a cat, or if you are an owner, no one generally talks about their cats getting sick. There is a good reason for that because cats are very healthy creatures, and for the most part, they are low maintenance.

Meowtel
Dec 13, 2017

4 Simple Ways To Stop A Cat From Clawing Furniture

Cats have various reasons for clawing the furniture, such as to mark territory, to sharpen the claws, and to stretch out their muscles.

Meowtel
Dec 11, 2017

All About The Maine Coon Cat

It is known for its liveliness, intelligence, and its distinctive physical appearance. It has been said that the name “coon” comes from “raccoon” because of the similarities of the tails of the two animals.

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