How to Choose a Cat Behavior Professional? 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 that […]
What is Piloerection in Cats? 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 important to realize
Why does my cat bite me? by Caroline Crevier-Chabot Sometimes, it’s evident: Sometimes, it can seem like it comes out from nowhere: However, it’s rare that we cannot identify the cause of a bite. And if we can identify the cause, we can modify the environment and/or our interactions so that it does not happen
Why does my cat scratch my furniture? by Caroline Crevier-Chabot 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
Caring for my cat by Caroline Crevier-Chabot 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 can include:
What does my cat’s face say by Caroline Crevier-Chabot Cats and humans don’t speak the same language, but there are other ways for us to understand one another. Practising observing your cat will allow you to start to “read” them better. Let’s look at three pictures. This is my cat Léa. In the picture on
Why does my cat pee outside the litter box? by Caroline Crevier-Chabot 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
Why do my dog and cat fight? by Caroline Crevier-Chabot « 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
Why do my cats fight? by Caroline Crevier-Chabot 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. Factors
Why does my cat always stay hidden? by Caroline Crevier-Chabot 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
How to train a cat? by Caroline Crevier-Chabot 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! What is training? Training is teaching. A cat that’s being trained
