A cat doesn’t need a vacation. That’s worth sitting with before you book anything, because most of what goes wrong on a trip with a cat traces back to a decision made…
Author: Hajar Mohamed
Hi, I’m "Hajar Mohamed", a writer at SahaCat who loves exploring the strange, funny, and sometimes confusing things cats do.
Why does a cat suddenly sprint around the house? Why does she ignore you when you call her but appear the moment you open a food bag? And what is she actually trying to tell you with that particular look?
Those everyday questions are what make cat behavior so interesting to me. I write about feline behavior, training, socialization, enrichment, and everyday habits, using reputable animal-care and behavioral sources to research the topics I cover.
My goal is to help cat owners understand what may be behind their cats’ behavior and build a happier relationship with them — one confusing cat moment at a time.
10 Popular Cat Breeds Well-Suited for Home Life
A calm apartment, a busy family home, a household with children, or a person who works during the day can all be good environments for a cat—but not necessarily for the same…
How to Choose the Right Cat Breed for Your Home
Choosing a cat breed is about more than picking the cat you find cutest. The right choice depends on how well a cat’s personality, activity level, social needs, grooming requirements, size, and care…
Raising a Cat in an Apartment vs. a Large House
A common assumption is that cats need a large house to be happy. It sounds logical: more rooms, more floor space, more places to explore. But cats don’t experience a home exactly…
Preparing Your Home Before Bringing a New Cat
Bringing a new cat home is exciting, but the first few hours can be overwhelming for your new companion. Even a confident cat is entering unfamiliar territory: new smells, sounds, people, rooms,…
How to Care for a Kitten in the First Month
Bringing a kitten home is exciting, but the first month is also a period of rapid growth and adjustment. Your kitten is learning how to eat, use a litter box, interact with…
Cat Scratchers: How to Choose the Right Scratching Post and Get Your Cat to Use It
Scratching posts aren’t interchangeable, and the difference between a post your cat ignores and one she uses every day usually comes down to a handful of concrete product decisions — material, orientation,…
The Best Way to Clean Your Cat’s Litter Box
A clean litter box is more than a matter of keeping your home smelling fresh. Cats are sensitive to the cleanliness, smell, texture, and location of their toilet area, and a dirty…
Why Cats Scratch Furniture and How to Prevent It
If your cat keeps scratching the sofa, dining chairs, carpet, or even the side of your bed, it can feel like a bad habit that needs to be stopped. But scratching isn’t…
Cat Supplies for New Owners: What You Actually Need First, and What Can Wait
Most “essential supplies” checklists give you the same 20-something items whether you’re bringing home an eight-week-old kitten or an adult cat from a shelter, and whether you have one cat or three….