Kittens

I started when she was a kitten. I don’t know if that made it any easier. She was still very resistant to the idea of having a harness slipped over her head. She was also afraid of the leash. I imagine it felt a bit unnatural attached to her body. …

Is your kitten climbing your leg like a tree? Here are some ways to change the behaviour early on — Take Care of Their Claws I would not be in favour of de-clawing the kitten, as a cat needs its claws for many purposes other than scratching you and the furniture. …

Unless You Want To Encourage Behavioral Issues — *A quick disclaimer before you begin: Cassandra Colley-Couse is in no way a veterinary professional. This article is not to be used in place of medical or professional advice. If you think your pet needs to see a vet, please take them to the vet.* Alright, it’s time I out…

All cats mentioned consented to the information shared and signed the proper release forms. — MYTH: I don’t have a life. TRUTH: I’ll have you know, that last night I went to bed late. I didn’t hit the pillow until 8 pm. If you don’t believe me, you can verify this with Henrietta Meo Meow. MYTH: I have too many cats. TRUTH: This is ridiculous…

Although these aggressive behaviors may appear the same, kittens can be violent out of fear and playfulness. Your kitten might rush out from behind the couch at you, scratch your hands, or haphazardly bite your shoes, giving you the impression that it’s trying to attack you. Although a scratch or…

What could possibly be more soothing than a purring cat? Everyone wants their cats to be happy, smile, and purring is a great indication of that. But cats are erratic animals; one second they’ll rub up on your legs, and the next they’ll be darting under the furniture. They can…

As is my usual fashion, I agree to take on something without knowing what I really signed up for. Enter three breathtakingly precious kittens that I would foster for 11 days. Was it insanely adorable? Yes. Was it stressful, annoying, and itchy? Also yes. And was it one of the…

The epic rescue — My cat Rumi was acting strangely. He was agitated. Every day he would pace around our old house, checking every entry point. Sometimes he would sniff an area, look up, and hiss at me. Several times a day, he peered out the back window, tail swishing behind him. Sometimes he…

I have never had a cat declawed, but I did have a rescue cat that came to me without its claws. She died last summer and I said I wouldn’t get another cat. I made the mistake of going to an animal shelter here in Mazatlan, Mexico. I went there…