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We love this summer holiday but unfortunately, it’s not always as enjoyable for our kitties. Here are the steps you can take to ensure your cat has a smooth Independence Day.
> Read "Keeping Your Cat Safe on the 4th of July"
Melanie Deisz
Enrichment games are a fur-tastic way to keep Fluffy entertained and mentally stimulated. They also help slow down kitties that eat too quickly. Beat kitty boredom with these five fun feeders!
> Read "How to Make Your Own Kitty Enrichment Feeders and Toys"
Melanie Deisz
Just like humans, cats prefer to give and receive love and affection in a variety of ways. Ensure your kitty has the purrfect Valentine’s Day by communicating with them in their own love language. Find out which of the five love languages your kitty speaks.
> Read "Meow and Furever: Your Cat's Love Language"
Melanie Deisz
Air travel with a feline companion can be a daunting task. This handy guideline will help you prepare for your flight, know what to expect during travel, and provide alternatives if Fluffy prefers to keep all four paws on the ground.
> Read "The Ins and Outs of Flying with Your Cat"
Elise Morgan
You’ve decided you want to get Fluffy a playmate, so what’s next? Bringing a new cat into the family is a big change for you, Fluffy, and for the new furbaby. Here are some tips to make sure the transition goes smoothly so everyone can live their best life–together.
> Read "How to Accommodate for an Additional Cat in the Home"
Melanie Deisz
Some cats are just scaredy cats! Find out how you as a cat sitter can provide the best care for these shy kitties.
> Read "How to Handle a Scaredy Cat"
Melanie Deisz
“Help! My cat is destroying my furniture!” Destructive scratching is an unwanted but very common kitty behavior. Luckily there are many solutions to curbing naughty nails while still providing your cat with an outlet for their instinct to scratch.
> Read "Tips to Help Stop Destructive Scratching"
Melanie Deisz
Being attacked by a cat can be a traumatizing experience. Knowing why cats attack and recognizing the warning signs of aggression can help cat parents and sitters prevent and handle such an encounter.
> Read "How to Handle a Cat Attack and What to Do to Prevent It"
Natasha Nichols
If you think about it, having a cat can be a lot like having a toddler. They’re curious, like to knock things over, poop a lot, and while they might not shove things up their nose, they do regularly put things in their mouth that they shouldn’t.
> Read "10 Common Household Items You May Not Realize are a Risk for Your Cat"
Sonya Petcavich
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.
> Read "How Can I Stop My Cat From Acting Out?"
Jessica Brody
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.
> Read "How to Be the Best First-Time Cat Owner"
Meowtel
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.
> Read "What To Do When My Cat Has A Cold"
Meowtel
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.
> Read "Here Are Some Tips For Moving With Pets"
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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.
> Read "6 Ways to Stop Litter Box Issues"
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“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.
> Read "5 Things to do When Your Cat Bites"
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Cats have various reasons for clawing the furniture, such as to mark territory, to sharpen the claws, and to stretch out their muscles.
> Read "4 Simple Ways To Stop A Cat From Clawing Furniture"Meowtel Cat Sitting
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