Cats, ants and martinis - what's the connection?

Answer: Oleic acid. This fatty acid is found in squashed ants, cat pheromones (including synthetic pheromones like Feliway) and …

Bladder stones: A Technician's Perspective

Can you tell which cat has bladder stones? In light of the numerous cases of bladder stones, crystals and inappropriate urinatio…

How do I keep my cat from chewing on my Christmas tree?

Even though most cats do not chew bones like dogs, a good number of them will occasionally get it into their head to gnaw on one …

How do I know if my cat has high blood pressure?

This is Kitty - why is she falling? Does this cat look like she has high blood pressure? It's hard to tell from the outside, …

Why are my cats fighting? Part 3: Finding solutions - the 5 "R"s

If you have read part 1 and part 2 of this series, you now may have a good idea what reasons may be behind your cat's aggr…

Why are my cats fighting? Part 2: Fighting Styles

If you read last week's blog post , you know about some of the common types of aggression that you may see between cats. Thi…

Why are my cats fighting? Part 1: Three reasons your cats might not get along

There are two major reasons people seek help with their cats' behavior. The first is inappropriate elimination . The second …

Client Question: Moving old cats into a home with other pets

Can we be friends? Hi, I need some advice. Unfortunately I have to move, and I have to move to a place that is probably going to …