Author name: Caroline Crevier-Chabot

Caroline is a feline behavior consultant with ten years of cat training experience and twenty years of animal training experience. She has presented at conferences such as Pet Professional Guild's Geek Week and then International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Foundation's Pounce, and her Muzo+ webinars are very popular. Caroline has been helping people solve their cat behavior problems online, worldwide, since 2023.

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How to tell if cats are playing or fighting

How to tell if cats are playing or fighting by Many people are unsure whether their cat is playing or fighting. The reason is simple: there are similarities between the two. To avoid unnecessarily interrupting a pleasant play session, it’s important to know the difference between play and fighting. Play between cats The biggest indication […]

5 Activities to share with your cat

5 Activites to share with your cat by Dogs have agility, flyball, scent work, treibball, obedience, canicross, and more! But what about cats? Even though dog sports are more organized than cat sports, that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun doing activities with our feline friends. Here are five cat activities you can do at

How to Choose a Cat Behavior Professional?

How to Choose a Cat Behavior Professional? by Cat behavior professionals come in a variety of personalities and special interests. You might “click” with one more than with the other. If you’re unsure whether a professional is a right fit for you, take some time to look at their website and videos. You might find

What is Piloerection in Cats?

Why is my cat’s fur standing up? by Do you sometimes wonder why your cats or looks the way they do? Whether it’s their eyes, ears, whiskers, posture, tail or vocalizations, our cats are communicating their internal state to us in a myriad of different ways. Sometimes, we find them funny for it, but it’s

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Why does my cat bite me?

Why did my cat bit me? by Cats defend themselves through biting and scratching. If your cat bit me, I would get as far away from them as possible, but I would also ask myself WHY they felt the need to bite. Because there’s always a reason behind the bite. Sometimes, it’s evident: Sometimes, it

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Why does my cat scratch my furniture?

Why does my cat scratch my furniture? by Scratching surfaces is a species-typical behavior for cats. What does that mean? It means that they are genetically programmed to do this action and find it enjoyable and satisfying. Scratching has several uses: Did you know that even cats who have had their toes cut off (a

Caring for my cat

Caring for my cat by Caring for our cat starts with offering them food, water, a toilet (a litter box) and an environment promoting their well-being, but there are also special care items that sometimes need to be done, whether it’s temporarily or in a recurring manner. This kind of care includes vet visits, but

What does my cat’s face say

What does my cat’s body language say? by Cats and humans don’t speak the same language, but there are other ways for us to understand one another. Cat body language tells us a lot. We’ll concentrate on their face in this article. Practicing observing your cat will allow you to start to “read” them better.

Why does my cat pee outside the litter box?

Why does my cat pee outside the litter box? by Oh how annoying it can be to find a puddle of smelly yellow liquid where we don’t want it to be! In nature, cats can go to the toilet wherever they please, but in our houses, we prefer to dictate where they should go. This

Why do my dog and cat fight?

Why do my dog and cat fight? by « Like cat and dog » is not an expression that we like when it’s applicable to our household. Because dogs and cats are not of the same species, they sometimes have trouble understanding one another and getting along. It, however, doesn’t mean that we can’t help them to

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Why do my cats fight?

Why do my cats fight? by A home with more than one cat is not always easy. Cats come from ancestors that were solitary and that met only to reproduce. In the course of their evolution, domestic cats have become more social, but this aptitude is not the same in all individuals. When cats fight,

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Why does my cat always stay hidden?

Why does my cat always hide? by Does your cat spend their time in the wardrobe or underneath the sofa and hisses at you when you bring them food? It’s not because you’re a bad human, it’s just that your cat as not yet understood that you actually want to be their friend. If you

How to train a cat?

How to train a cat? | Is Cat Training really a thing? by Can you train cats? Well, for behavior experts, the question seems ridiculous: OF COURSE YOU CAN TRAIN CATS! For the majority of people, however, it still seems improbable. Well, it’s time to set the record straight! Cat training is definitely worth exploring.

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