A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
We’ve all had that experience: Whiskers starts digging their claws into the brand new sofa and now there are scratch marks all over it. Some people spray them with water or say, “No,” in a firm tone to have them understand the consequences. However, there are some owners who start considering declawing their cat. From what I’ve seen, many pet […]
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Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day rolls in, so there’s no better time to spoil your cat rotten. Since we can’t give cats what they really want (world domination), here are 10 gift ideas for your feline valentine. 1. Ball of Yarn Though we often indulge in expensive toys and treats for our pets, sometimes the simplest things are […]
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When we adopt cats, we aren’t just gaining a pet. We are also gaining a long term companion. Just as in relationships we have with other people, we have a relationship with our feline friend that we can strengthen by spending time together and learning about one another. Cats have many quirks as humans do, and it’s our job as […]
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Getting your cat ready for you to be away on vacation can be stressful for both you and kitty; you have to pack your essentials, make sure they have theirs, and ensure you’ve explained their care instructions to their sitter to ensure purrfect care in your absence. But what exactly should you share with your sitter about your kitty? Here […]
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Getting a new, fuzzy addition to your family is an exciting event. Kittens in particular are adorable companions that are a joy to raise. Since I’ve been around cats for most of my life, taking care of them comes second nature. It doesn’t occur to me until someone mentions a question they have about raising their kitten that it might […]
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With the New Year upon us, it’s time to lock in your resolutions for 2017. Instead of focusing on myself this year I’m going to involve my cat in my plans for the future as well. Many of the usual resolutions, like losing weight or being more social, can be translated into a cat’s life as well. Here are five […]
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Around the holiday season, there is a significant increase in the adoption of pets. Then by the time New Year’s comes, many people are left not realizing that taking care of a new pet requires a lot more than just food and water. Cats in particular are known to be anxious creatures of habit and must be handled with care. […]
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Cats are masters of hiding illness or pain. Typically, the only indication a cat owner may have regarding the little tiger’s issue is when they become reclusive or start acting strangely. Even then it can take pet parents a little while to pick up on subtle behavior changes in pets that are notorious for their tendencies to be aloof at times. That’s […]
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Traditionally, we have fed our cats out of bowls for centuries. Some of us even use saucers for our “fancier” cats. However, studies have shown bowl-feeding to be unhealthy for cats. According to Petful.com, free-feeding, or leaving a bowl of dry food out all day, is actually bad for your cat. They pull in examples from the animal kingdom: herbivores […]
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Cats love tiny, warm, dark places. But why buy a mini carpeted cat hole when you can make a cat tent with materials found around your house? What you will need: Wire cutters and pliers 2 wire hangers 1 piece of cardboard (Recommended 15” x 15”) Scissors Duct tape Medium T shirt Step One Cut the hooks off the hangers […]
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