Cat Tips

It'll take her out from in front of that sunny window, but many cats derive great enjoyment, mental stimulation, and health benefits from it. So it's a myth to assume your kitty would never agree. Start it today for her health, mental stimulation, and a unique bonding experience.

Today, many well cared-for cats live into their late teens and early 20s. What are their owners doing that other cat parents aren't? The answers may be found in this checklist of eight ways to help your cat live a healthy, happy and long life.

If pleasant music can make plants grow taller, cows give more milk and even improve motor skills and cognitive function in humans recovering from a stroke, can music also calm cats in their most stressful moments, which arguably might be the tension-filled ride to visit the vet?

While it's much more common to see a dog drag his backside across the floor, kitties will occasionally scoot, too. With cats, however, it's not normal behavior. Know the four reasons why a cat may scoot - all of which indicate a necessary visit to the veterinarian.

Does your cat spend most of her time hiding in closets or under beds? Do loud noises or meeting new people freak her out? If so, you may have a cat with fear issues. But don't worry, here are 10 great ways to draw her out of her shell.