After spending 27 years as a dog person, I became a cat mom to two kittens almost overnight, and not too shortly after, a crazy cat lady...

Thinking of adopting a cat? First, check out these helpful tips, gathered by American Humane. If you’re thinking about adopting a cat,...

The most common behavior problem reported by pet parents of cats is inappropriate elimination. It’s estimated that 10% of all cats will...

At least 10% of all cats develop elimination problems. Some stop using the box altogether. Some only use their boxes for urination or...

Cats like to scratch. They scratch during play. They scratch while stretching. They scratch to mark territory or as a threatening signal...

Although we know that cats and babies can co-exist harmoniously in the same family, there are still precautions that new or expecting...

Are You Allergic to Your Pet? Breathe Easy—You Can Still Keep Your Animal Companion! Although many people have discovered the beneficial...

Be prepared should be your mantra when bringing a new pet into your home. Cats are particularly sensitive to new surroundings and some...

You don’t need to show a cat how to use a scratching post — they already know! Furthermore, holding your cat up to the scratching post...

While cats may seem mysterious to some, to others, understanding a cat is simply a matter of paying attention, watching the cat’s body...

BEHAVIOR Tigers, lions, bobcats, mountain lions and domestic cats are all related. Cats have been domesticated for more than 5,000 years,...

Feline coat colors can be divided into two categories: deep colors and dilute colors. The four recognized deep colors are red (commonly...

There are many reasons a cat may not like his litter box. One of the most important reasons, and thankfully the easiest to remedy, is...

Jacque Lynn Schultz, C.P.D.T Congratulations! You have just begun a relationship that’s bound to be filled with fun and affection. By...

My grandmother used to say, “You must invite someone to tea before you ask them to dinner!” I never understood this until I started...

Sparky, a three-year-old female domestic shorthair, lived the good life. She was the only companion animal in her household, and her...

Certain cats believe that nighttime is the right time for making merry. Whether it’s a rousing game of Hop on Pop or the feline...

He’s young and lean and hides in the shadows. Silently, he waits for the most opportune moment to dart out and launch his attack on...

in January, Petfinder held a live Q&A on Facebook with pet trainers Andrea Arden and Mychelle Blake. Over the coming weeks we’ll be...

In January, Petfinder held a live Q&A on Facebook with pet trainers Andrea Arden and Mychelle Blake. Over the coming weeks we’ll be...