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Cats: To Potty Train or Not to Potty Train

We can potty train our kids, but what about our cats? Do any of the products offering feline toilet training actually work? I don’t know anyone who has a toilet-trained cat. But that doesn’t mean I think they can’t work. Enough testimonials exist for me to believe that potty training kitties is possible, but with one major caveat: it takes a lot of time and a lot of mess. MSNBC Health published an article detailing the feline toilet-training process, complete with interviews with animal behaviorists, cat trainers, and real-life people who successfully taught their cats to use the toilet. Before … Continue reading →

Getting Your Cat Into A Carrier

Okay cat parents: does your kitty love or hate the carrier? If your cat is a carrier-hater, try these tips and tricks to get your furry friend to play along. Give your cat a chance to get used to the carrier in his own time. Keep the carrier out with the door open so he can sniff it, mark it, and go inside to explore. If you do leave the carrier out, tie the door open so it won’t swing shut and frighten your cat. Try feeding your cat inside the carrier. Place the bowl all the way at the … Continue reading →

No Dog = No Walk? No Way!

Just because you don’t have a dog doesn’t mean you can’t walk your pet! Walking Your Cat Select a body harness that pulls from the chest, rather than the throat. Your cat has less chance of wriggling out of a properly fitted harness! Select a lightweight leash. Give your cat a chance to get used to the harness and leash. Leave them out where he can inspect them for a few days. Prepare your cat’s favorite meal. Bribery never hurts! Place the harness on your cat, and then let him enjoy his meal immediately. Lavish praise never hurts, either. After … Continue reading →