Tales from our Cat Sitting Community

Cat Behavior

Zachary Visconti
March 02, 2021

Cat Psychology: Routines and Schedules For Your Cat

If human psychology isn’t already difficult enough, cat psychology is less researched, less funded, and generally less understood, making it feel nearly impossible to understand our furry friends. Not only are we a different species, but cats aren’t quite intelligent enough (as far as we know!) to let us know what their experience is like, so how can we expect to understand their needs?

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Meowtel
June 10, 2020

Keeping Your Cat Safe on the 4th of July

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.

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Melanie Deisz
February 17, 2020

How to Make Your Own Kitty Enrichment Feeders and Toys

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!

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Melanie Deisz
February 10, 2020

Meow and Furever: Your Cat's Love Language

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.

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Melanie Deisz
January 27, 2020

The Ins and Outs of Flying with Your Cat

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.

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Elise Morgan
October 29, 2019

How to Accommodate for an Additional Cat in the Home

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.

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Melanie Deisz
October 26, 2019

How to Handle a Scaredy Cat

Some cats are just scaredy cats! Find out how you as a cat sitter can provide the best care for these shy kitties.

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Melanie Deisz
October 21, 2019

Tips to Help Stop Destructive Scratching

“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.

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Melanie Deisz
September 23, 2019

How to Handle a Cat Attack and What to Do to Prevent It

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.

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Natasha Nichols
August 8, 2019

10 Common Household Items You May Not Realize are a Risk for Your Cat

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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