Jessica Char
Cat & Dog Behavior Consultant
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How to
Apologize to a Cat
Oh no! You've done something to deeply offend your cat, and now it won't even let you come near it. Fortunately, it is possible to earn a cat's forgiveness. This article will show you not only how to apologize to your ca...
The Wild Reasons Why Cats Instinctively Bury Their Poop
Learn why cats usually cover up their poop, and why they sometimes don’t As housepets go, cats are the wildest of them all. Like tigers and bobcats, domestic cats will hunt, hiss, and even bury their poop. But why is p...
How to
Keep a Cat Off a Stove
Curiosity won’t kill the cat, but it can lead to serious injury for your furry friend if they jump on a hot stove by accident. There’s no need to worry—cats are quick learners, and there are plenty of safe, harmles...
How to Keep Cats Off Your Car: Natural Repellents & Preventative Solutions
Even if you're a total cat-lover, waking up to find paw prints or scratches on your car can be pretty frustrating. Whether the perpetrator is your cat, a neighborhood kitty, or a stray, there are plenty of effective and ...
How to
Train Your Cat to Use a Pet Fountain
Help your kitten or cat drink from a fountainPet fountains allow you to not only provide drinking water for your cat, but to incorporate a decorative fountain into your home décor. To train your cat to use a pet founta...
How to Get Kittens from Mama Cat (When They're Ready)
Plus, learn expert tips for safely re-homing the kittensIf your cat has kittens and you're planning on sending them to a new home, or if you're adopting a kitten, you’ll want to ensure that everyone involved—the kitt...
How to
Train an Outdoor Cat to Use a Litter Box
Does your cat need to learn how to use a litter box? Training takes patience, but it is possible to succeed.
How to
Stop an Aggressive Cat
Encountering an aggressive cat can be a scary experience, whether it’s a stray cat or a family pet. Fortunately, you can stop an aggressive cat before it attacks by neutralizing the situation. If it’s your cat that�...
How to
Keep Cats Out of the House
If you are trying to keep neighborhood strays out of your house, you can take some simple steps to keep them out. Scent barriers, as well as electronic devices and water deterrents can all keep cats at a distance. It can...
How to
Get Rid of Cat Spray Odor
Cat spray odor can make your home smell very unappealing. It is a difficult scent for many people to stomach. It also tends to linger more than some other odors. The best way to keep your home smelling pleasant is to pre...
How to
Stop a Male Cat from Spraying
Spraying is communicative behavior male cats engage in for a variety of reasons. As the urine emitted in spraying is pungent, and can cause stains to furniture and carpets, spraying can be a problem for many cat owners. ...
How to
Introduce an Older Cat to a New Dog
If you're a cat owner thinking about getting a new dog, you might have some concerns about how the new pet will fit into your home. Planning their initial introduction, and taking steps to help both animals feel at ease,...
How to
Teach a Cat to Recognize Its Name
It’s no secret that cats can be obstinate creatures, but despite what you may have heard, cats ''can'' be trained. By learning a bit about what motivates cats and how they behave, and then implementing some simple tra...
How to
Keep a Cat from Waking You Up
Has your kitty brought in mice through the cat flap at 3 in the morning? Has she taken a flying leap onto your softest and tenderest parts? Or is she just meowing at you enough to get you out of bed? Cats are masters of ...
How to Stop a Cat from Jumping onto Tables
Keeping your cat's paws on the floor and out of your food Cats have a natural instinct to climb to high places and get a good view of the area. Unfortunately, this tendency sometimes brings them to places they aren't sup...
Repelling Cats: Keep Ferals and Strays Out of Your Yard and Garden
Learn how to keep neighborhood kitties from taking over your yardRegardless of whether you're a cat person, feral felines and strays can wreak havoc on your lawn and garden. If you don't want to hurt them, you just want ...
How to
Introduce Two Cats
Getting a new cat can be an exciting experience. However, if you already have cats in your home, you want to manage introductions slowly. It's important that both cats feel secure during the introduction period. Separate...
How to Humanely Get Rid of Stray Cats in Your Yard
Deter feral felines from your home with our complete guideCats are cute and fun to have around...until they’re not, like when they’re stray cats chasing away the birds in your yard and using your lawn as a litter box...
How to
Discipline Your Cat or Kitten
You feel like you are at your wit’s end because your cat just won’t stop scratching your furniture, urinating outside of her/his litter box, or doing some other undesirable behavior. You may be willing to try anythin...
How to
Play With Cats
Domestic cats, especially young kittens, are known for their love of play. This behavior mimics hunting and is important in helping kittens learn to stalk, capture, and kill prey. Cats also engage in play fighting, with ...
