THINK LIKE A CAT (sm) with Pam Johnson-Bennett

There are extremely obvious signs that all is not right in kitty’s litter box world. Those signs include total or frequent avoidance of the box. In this blog, however, I want to focus on the more subtle signs of litter substrate dislike.

It’s important to point out that…

Have you ever scratched your head and wondered why the heck your cat behaves in a certain way? Have you found yourself referring to kitty as psycho? Crazy? Possessed? Weird? The list could go on. Well, if you have thought of your cat in those ways, you’re not alone, but it’s important to…

Do you have one of those cats who always knows when you’re planning a trip to the veterinarian’s office? Perhaps your cat even knows before you’ve taken the carrier down from the shelf? Is your cat psychic?  

In reality, your cat is just picking up on the very obvious signals…

it's not very common but some cats can exhibit compulsive behaviors and when they do, it's very troubling for both the cat and the owner. The cats who are most prone to compulsive behaviors are ones repeatedly exposed to stress. For some cats, what begins as an innocent behavior such…

Drinking adequate amounts of water is important to your cat’s health. As cats get older and perhaps less active, their water intake may go down. There are some things you can do to encourage more water consumption. For some cats, water consumption increases due to potential medical…

Just about everyone has heard of puppy classes and how important they are for a young pup and also for the new owner in order to learn training/socialization basics. Did you know that there are classes being offered for kittens and their owners as well? These kitten kindergarten classes…

You’ve heard the saying (maybe you’ve even said it yourself) that cats are finicky when it comes to eating. The truth is, finicky eaters are made and not born. If your cat is turning her nose up at meals, here are some helpful reminders:

The most important thing to do if your cat has…