Training & Behavior

Stuart Hovis, DVM

If you are a cat parent, you’re probably familiar with the cat headbutt, or as it’s more properly called, a head bunt. Many people consider a headbutt endearing, and in fact, a study showed that shelter...

Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP

You may have not noticed how often your cat meows, or exactly what it sounds like, but lately it seems like suddenly they always have something to say. Even when your cat is sitting all alone, they start...

Ken Lambrecht, DVM

Traveling with your cat at some point is inevitable. Whether it is a trip to the vet, a move, or even a vacation, all of these will require safely transporting your cat in some sort of cat carrier. It...

Katie Grzyb, DVM

Humans are not the only ones that deal with anxiety issues—cats can suffer from anxiety, too. As a pet owner, keeping your cat’s anxiety under control is important for establishing and maintaining a positive...

Katie Grzyb, DVM

Most of a cat’s day is spent sleeping, so naturally their eyes are completely closed during that time. But what about when they’re not napping? Do cats blink like we do? How can you tell if your cat is...

Jamie Lovejoy, DVM

Most adult cats will naturally seek out a sandy, granular place to eliminate, but young kittens might need a little help figuring out proper litter box habits. When litter training kittens, there are a...