Is Baby Shampoo Safe for Cats, and When Does a Cat Actually Need Washing
Annie Johnston
Most cats go their entire lives without a single bath. They are designed to clean themselves, and they are remarkably good at it. But sometimes a cat gets into something…
Cat Care Tips
If Your Cat Has Ever Had Insulin Shots, These New Diabetes Drugs Are Not an Option
There are now oral medications that can treat diabetes in cats without a single needle. No injections, no twice-daily insulin routine. But there is one catch that most cat owners…
How Long You Can Leave a Cat Alone, and the Sign You Waited Too Long
Most cat owners have asked this at some point. You have a trip coming up, a long shift ahead, or a weekend away. You know cats are independent. But how…
Seven Signs Your Rescue Cat Is Starting to Trust You
Rescue cats don’t hand out trust easily. And honestly, they shouldn’t. Most of them have been through something: a shelter, a loss, sometimes worse. So when a rescue cat starts…
Halloween Safety Tips for Cats, From Costumes to Candles
Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights of the year for cats, and most of the risks have nothing to do with superstition. Front doors opening constantly, strangers in…
How to Get a Shy Cat to Trust You and How Long It Actually Takes
Most people trying to bond with a shy cat are doing too much, not too little. Reaching out, talking softly, sitting nearby, offering treats. All of it. Every day. And…
10 Foster Cat Tips From LA Rescues, From Home Setup to Saying Goodbye
I fostered my first cat thinking the hard part would be the mess. It wasn’t. The hard part was the Tuesday morning I handed her over and drove home to…