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05/24/2026

How to Read Your Cat’s Tail, Ears, and Eyes Like a Pro

Cats are just smaller versions of their larger cousins, the lions. If your “house lion” is like most I know, it probably has fur, an attitude, and a talent for judging you silently from across the room. They may not speak English, but make no mistake, your cat is communicating all day long. The problem is that most of us are not fluent in “cat communications.” We think we are, but then we reach in for a belly rub and leave with three scratches, a need for a band-aid, and a new respect for personal boundaries....

Cats are just smaller versions of their larger cousins, the lions.  If your “house lion” is like most I know, it probably has fur, an attitude, and a talent for judging you silently from acros…

05/07/2026

The Do’s and Don’ts About Feral Cats

While in Honolulu, we ran across three feral cats. My wife and I felt sorry for them and decided to give them some leftover food from our plates after a dinner cruise. This got me thinking, was this good or bad? I know it made us feel good, but were we really helping or actually hurting the cats? I decided to learn more about them and put my newfound information in this post....

05/01/2026

Why Is My Cat Scratching the Furniture? How to Stop It Without Declawing?

These two questions come up a lot. When I was in high school, I worked for a veterinarian and one of my duties was declawing cats. It is one of the most miserable and heart-wrenching things a person can do. I personally feel it is cruel. If your cat is scratching the furniture, you are not alone. Many cat owners deal with torn couch arms, claw marks on chairs, and shredded carpet corners....

These two questions come up a lot.  When I was in high school, I worked for a veterinarian and one of my duties was declawing cats.  It is one of the most miserable and heart-wrenching th…

04/03/2026

Are Automatic Litter Boxes Worth It for Cat Owners? What are the pros, Cons and honest advice?

Let’s be honest. Few cat owners wake up in the morning and say, “You know what I hope to do today? Scoop a box full of yesterday’s cat business.” That is exactly why automatic litter boxes have become such a hot topic. They promise less scooping, less smell, and less daily misery. The big question is this: Are automatic litter boxes worth it for cat owners?...

Let’s be honest.  Few cat owners wake up in the morning and say, “You know what I hope to do today?  Scoop a box full of yesterday’s cat business.”  That is exactly why automatic lit…

02/03/2026

Caring for an Outdoor Cat: How to Keep Them Safe, Healthy, and Happy

Outdoor cats live a life full of adventure, fresh air, sun-soaked naps, and the occasional dramatic stare-off with a squirrel. But while that freedom looks idyllic, outdoor cats rely heavily on humans to fill in the gaps when nature gets rough. If you care for an outdoor cat, whether it’s “your” cat or a neighborhood regular (This is me), there are some important ways to keep them safe, healthy, and thriving....

Outdoor cats live a life full of adventure, fresh air, sun-soaked naps, and the occasional dramatic stare-off with a squirrel.  But while that freedom looks idyllic, outdoor cats rely heavily …

01/10/2026

Polydactyl Cats: Cats with Thumbs and they Know It

If you’ve ever looked at a cat and thought, “That little guy could absolutely open a door if he wanted to,” congratulations, you may have encountered a polydactyl cat. These are the cats with extra toes, extra paws, and probably most significantly, extra confidence. Think of them as the overachievers of the feline world. While most cats have 18 toes (five on each front paw and four on each back), polydactyl cats show up with bonus digits like they checked the “add-ons” box at the factory....

If you’ve ever looked at a cat and thought, “That little guy could absolutely open a door if he wanted to,” congratulations, you may have encountered a polydactyl cat.  These are the cats with…