keeping cats happy

  1. Do Cats Like To Be Petted?

    Do Cats Like To Be Petted?

    Do cats like to be petted?If you love cats, chances are that you love petting cats. But is the feeling mutual? Do cats enjoy being petted? Let's review this question in depth to see which cats like to be petted and why. We'll even address the more common ways in which cats like to be petted...
  2. How Does Catnip Affect Cats?

    How Does Catnip Affect Cats?

    How Does Catnip Affect Cats and how you can safely use it to enrich Kitty's environmentIf you have a cat you've probably heard about catnip. After all, this is a plant that literally has the word "cat" written all over it. Searching TheCatSite for this word brings up hundreds of threads -...
  3. 14 Cat Experts Reveal: How To Get A Cat To Like Me

    14 Cat Experts Reveal: How To Get A Cat To Like Me

    14 Cat Experts Reveal: how to get a cat to like meSome cats are total love bugs and will gladly cuddle with any stranger. However, many seem more hesitant about bestowing their love on a human they've only recently met. If you adopt - or even just meet - a more discerning feline, you may be...
  4. 9 Luxury Cat Beds That Will Make Your Kitty Purr With Joy

    9 Luxury Cat Beds That Will Make Your Kitty Purr With Joy

    Cats are notorious for not using their "designated" beds, but we've found nine cat beds that are so amazingly luxurious that they may tempt even the most stubborn of felines! These fancy pet beds are all about style and comfort. They'll keep Kitty warm during winter and impress your guests too...
  5. 9 Tips That Will Help Your Kitten Adapt To A New Apartment

    9 Tips That Will Help Your Kitten Adapt To A New Apartment

    Need to move a kitten to a new apartment? You need to make sure that the move to the new place is as pleasant as possible. Cats are territorial animals that really hate unknown environments – and that applies to kittens as well. Their space is important to them, and they don’t like to be moved...
  6. Your Cat Probably Hates It When You...

    Your Cat Probably Hates It When You...

    Your Cat Probably Hates It When You... Learn what common things that cat owners do can actually upset your cat Cats are so insanely adorable, it's no wonder most owners just can't take their hands off their beloved kitty. However, what you consider an expression of love isn't necessarily seen...
  7. 8 Superb Automated Cat Toys That You're Going To Love!

    8 Superb Automated Cat Toys That You're Going To Love!

    8 Superb Automated Cat Toys That You're Going To Love! Worried that your cat is bored when you're away? Can't keep up with your super playful kitten? Automated cat toys may be the answer - but which one to choose? Let us try and help. Cats - particularly those who live indoors only - need a...
  8. Cat Trees: 10 Designs That Will Make You Go "wow!"

    Cat Trees: 10 Designs That Will Make You Go "wow!"

    Cat trees play a huge role in creating an environment that's both physically and mentally stimulating for our kitties. Why settle for run-of-the-mill designs though? You can have a cat tree and make a home decor statement at the same time. Here are 12 unique cat trees that will inspire you to...
  9. 7 Proven Ways To Get Your Cat To Be More Active

    7 Proven Ways To Get Your Cat To Be More Active

    How Does Catnip Affect Cats?7 Proven Ways To Get Your Cat To Be More Active. These methods can help your cat become healthier and more energetic Does napping seem to be your cat's favorite sport? Does he or she spend most of the time keeping an immobile vigil on everyone around? We have some...
  10. How To Make Your Home Bigger (at Least For Your Cats)

    How To Make Your Home Bigger (at Least For Your Cats)

    How To Make Your Home Bigger (at Least For Your Cats)]The cats that share our lives and homes need large and stimulating territories. Even while confining our cats to living indoors only, we can and should offer them as much space as we can to encourage exercise and prevent boredom. Regardless...
  11. 16 Top Cat Experts Share Tips For Dealing With Timid Cats

    16 Top Cat Experts Share Tips For Dealing With Timid Cats

    When they consider adopting a cat, most people fantasize about a friendly, outgoing and confident one. Reality is often different. If your cat is the kind that shies away from human contact and spends more time hiding under the bed than in your lap, then you're probably wondering how you can...
  12. 9 Grass Growing Kits That Will Make Your Cat Happy

    9 Grass Growing Kits That Will Make Your Cat Happy

    Yup, happy! Something as simple as having green blades of grass around the house can benefit your cat and contribute to her overall well-being in more ways than one! In this article, we'll explain why growing your own fresh greenery is great for your cat. We'll also provide recommendations -...
  13. 15 Awesome Cat Caves That Are Practical, Beautiful And Fun

    15 Awesome Cat Caves That Are Practical, Beautiful And Fun

    Cats love having their own little hiding places where they feel safe enough to nap or just rest as they observe the happenings in their kingdom. These cat caves - sometimes called igloos or tents - are essentially covered cat beds. They are available in a huge variety of gorgeous designs...
  14. The Five Golden Rules To Bringing An Outdoor Cat Inside

    The Five Golden Rules To Bringing An Outdoor Cat Inside

    Living indoors only is generally safer for cats. Allowed to roam free, cats are likely to get into all sorts of trouble, including being forced to contend with cars, hostile dogs, dangerous predators or vicious people out to hurt defenseless animals. Encounters with other cats are another bane...
  15. How To Build A Diy Cat Cave From Cardboard

    How To Build A Diy Cat Cave From Cardboard

    Written By TheCatSite.com Member NewYork1303 When we first brought Carrot home, I really wanted to spoil him and get him something really special. He was a cat who had been returned to the shelter twice before, once because of his chronically runny eyes and once because he behaved badly when a...
  16. How To Help A New Cat Adjust To Your Home

    How To Help A New Cat Adjust To Your Home

    Introducing a new cat into your life should be cause for celebration: You have a new companion, a furry friend, that will be with you for years to come, so this should be a happy event, right? Unfortunately, "My new cat won't come out from under the bed," is a complaint we see from time to...
  17. 10 Must-know Tips For Happy Living With A Shy Cat

    10 Must-know Tips For Happy Living With A Shy Cat

    Most cats are fairly confident creatures. Once accustomed to their people and their territory, you can expect them to strut around as if they owned the place, calm and fearless. Most new things and people will be met with inquisitive sniffs and stares, and unless the cat distinctly recognizes a...
  18. Playing With Your Cat: 10 Things You Need To Know

    Playing With Your Cat: 10 Things You Need To Know

    Playing With Your Cat: 10 Things You Need To KnowAs a cat owner, you probably know that you need to play with your cat. But are you doing it right? Is your cat getting all the benefits that playtime should give them? After all, the feline behavior of playing has many benefits. Here's what your...
  19. What’s The Ideal Temperature For A Cat?

    What’s The Ideal Temperature For A Cat?

    What is really the best temperature for the cat’s room? Most cats have a favorite spot - the windowsill, the top of a cat tree, or right in the doorway. They often follow the sun and nearly warm themselves to a sizzle. Cats like, and can tolerate, warmer temperatures than dogs and some people...
  20. How To Keep Your Cat Safe Outdoors

    How To Keep Your Cat Safe Outdoors

    When is it safe to let kitty go outside? Basically, never. As cities spread, wildlife loses its own habitat and adapts to ours. Coyotes, raccoons, possum, hawks, and owls can all present a danger to pets left unsupervised outdoors. If your cat is adamant about getting some fresh air and seeing...
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