You've decided to bring a new cat into your life. Maybe it's your first cat ever. Maybe you already have one and you're adding to your feline family. Either way, you're probably feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. Will they get along? Will the new cat be scared? Will your current cat hate you? These are all normal questions. Here's what I want you to know right from … [Read more...] about How to Introduce a New Cat to Your Home
How to Stop Cats From Scratching Furniture
If you've ever walked into your living room to find your couch looking like it lost a fight with a tiny, furry tornado, you're not alone. Cat scratching furniture is one of the most frustrating behaviors pet parents face. Your beautiful sofa becomes a scratching post. Your curtains look like they've been through a shredder. And somehow, your cat seems genuinely proud of the … [Read more...] about How to Stop Cats From Scratching Furniture
How to Give a Cat a Pill: 7 Vet-Approved Methods (Including One for Impossible Cats)
If you've ever tried to give your cat a pill, you know it's basically like trying to convince a furry ninja to swallow poison. Your cat knows. They always know. And they will fight you with every ounce of their being. But here's the thing: sometimes our cats need medication. Whether it's antibiotics for an infection, pain relief after surgery, or a daily medication for a … [Read more...] about How to Give a Cat a Pill: 7 Vet-Approved Methods (Including One for Impossible Cats)
We Have a Cleo (Introducing Our New Cat)
It's no surprise that I've been away for a very long time and as much as I would like to apologize for my absence, it has been much needed. While running a pet blog has brought me joy for years, the past year for me has been quite a blur and I've been finding means of coping with the loss of Beau, which seems to have gotten better, but we're not completely there yet. In … [Read more...] about We Have a Cleo (Introducing Our New Cat)
Continual Grieving for My Cat Beau – Part 2 – Nightmares
I had a really messed up dream this morning that I wish I never had it. At first I tried to be grateful that the dream cleared up some of my emotions of how I felt about Beau's passing, but the reality is that the dream was just messed up and the images in it are burned into my head. I lucid dream regularly and I often feel like I can disappear into my dreams because of … [Read more...] about Continual Grieving for My Cat Beau – Part 2 – Nightmares