Archive for April, 2011

A hyperactive kitty — calm down, deal with it

Posted in Blog on April 26th, 2011 by Michele Anderson – Comments Off

Hyperactive kittens are the only kind of kitty out there! Most of us who own cats know what this means. Kittens are some of the most active pets ever and dealing with them can be a chore. But there’s hope.  Don’t look at hyperactivity as a disease.  It’s just life. Hyperactive  means excess energy.  And…Read more »

A bath for your cat? — caveat owner

Posted in Blog on April 19th, 2011 by Michele Anderson – Comments Off

All of us know how fastidious cats can be when it comes to their personal grooming. So many of you might ask: Why do you need to bathe a cat? Lots of reasons.  For one,   you may want to give your cat a bath just to get it clean  or to remove something  stuck in…Read more »

What’s it with cats and thunderstorms? How to cope

Posted in Blog on April 19th, 2011 by Michele Anderson – Comments Off

Is your cat one that does a disappearing act during a thunderstorm? Do you find it difficult to coax it out of its hiding place, even after the thunderstorm is over? If your answer is yes, relax, because you shouldn’t  worry. Your cat is only showing its  fear of thunderstorms, something that it shares with…Read more »

The way to a shiny, healthy coat for your cat

Posted in Blog on April 14th, 2011 by Michele Anderson – Comments Off

A shiny coat is something that indicates a healthy animal, and this is no different for cats. Is your cat’s coat dull and bedraggled, with its hair in knots? The way to a healthy coat is not just regular grooming but also good and proper nutrition. We know that a cat grooms itself all day, …Read more »

Punishing your cat — the do’s and don’ts

Posted in Blog on April 13th, 2011 by Michele Anderson – Comments Off

Cat punishment is a highly debated topic and one that sees lots of vocal people supporting each side.  While there are some people who think punishment doesn’t  work, there are others who believe that punishing your cat after bad behavior is the only way to make sure  it does not repeat the mistake. One of…Read more »