Purina’s Campaign to End Cattiness

Okay, multi-cat households: this one’s for you. Purina’s Tidy Cats litter is running a contest called the Campaign to End Cattiness. The concept behind the contest is simple: if you live in a multi-cat household, it’s time to show the world that you’re not just a crazy cat person. Through stories and pictures, you can demonstrate that sharing your home with more than one cat makes life better! But be concise — you’ve only got 175 words and two pictures to tell your story. (For comparison, the average blog post here at Families.com is 300 words or more. So you’ve … Continue reading

Are Two Cats Better Than One?

There can be benefits to having two cats — IF the two cats are well matched in personality and have enough space to live together comfortably. The positives: A pair of cats provide each other with exercise Two cats provide each other with social interaction Cats can provide each other with mental stimulation Cats may groom each other’s ears and coat Kittens or adolescents paired together can satisfy needs for play An adult female paired with a kitten or adolescent can teach the youngster better behavior The negatives: Cats can take a very long time — as much as a … Continue reading