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,…
Category: Cat Guides & Supplies
Cat Guides & Supplies
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….
Best Toys for an Indoor Cat: Why Some Work and Others Get Ignored in a Week
Almost every cat owner has bought an exciting-looking toy that got ten minutes of interest and then sat untouched. That’s not random — cat play follows a fairly predictable hunting sequence, and…
The Essential Cat Supplies Buying Guide: What to Look For in Each Category
Knowing you need a litter box, a carrier, and a scratching post is the easy part — most new owners figure that out fast. What’s harder is knowing which litter box, which…
How Long Do Cats Live, and How Can You Help Her Live Longer?
The short answer: most indoor cats live somewhere between 12 and 18 years, with UC Davis researchers citing 15 to 17 years as typical for well-cared-for indoor cats, and a growing number…
Pet Cats vs. Stray Cats: What’s the Difference?
Not every cat you see outdoors falls into the same category, and telling them apart changes what actually helps. This covers the three categories, how to tell them apart, and — the…