Hosting Thanksgiving Guests Without Stressing Your Cat Tofu is a great cat. He is also, by personality, a very small person who has never approved of a single guest in his life. Last year I hosted Thanksgiving for eight people, and I watched my normally confident tuxedo cat dissolve into a trembling shadow behind the … Read more
Fall cat care tips for a smooth seasonal transition start with knowing what actually changes for your cat. Fall is my favorite season, but it’s also the season my cats collectively decide to fall apart in three predictable ways: they shed like they’re auditioning for a snow machine, they drink less because it’s cooler, and … Read more
Black cats and Halloween are linked in folklore, but the real story is about safety. Every year, superstitions and holiday chaos put black cats at extra risk. Here is the truth behind the myths, plus practical ways to keep your black cat safe and happy all season long. I adopted Sam in late September, which … Read more
Why do cats bolt out the door on Halloween? If you share your home with a feline escape artist, you already know the answer can be terrifyingly fast. Every October, the combination of open doors, costumes, and candy runs creates the perfect storm for a cat to bolt out the door on Halloween night. Here … Read more
Illustration: a cat digging treats out of an Interactive Cat Puzzle Toy. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Spotting cat depression signs early makes all the difference. Below, we cover … Read more
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Best Cat Litter Deodorizers (2026): 7 Options That Actually Work Somewhere around week two of cat ownership, you learn the truth: the litter box … Read more
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Best Calming Products for Anxious Cats (2026): What Helped My Hiding Cat The first month with my cat, I learned what real feline anxiety … Read more
I made almost all of these with my first cat. So did half the people on my street, based on the comments I’ve read. Nobody teaches you this stuff, and cats are terrible at giving feedback until they’re peeing on your bed or biting your ankles at 4 a.m. Here are the ten mistakes I … Read more
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I have a video from the first week I brought Miso home to meet Tofu. In the video, the two cats are facing each … Read more
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There’s a corner of my couch that tells a story. It’s the corner closest to the window, and it’s covered in a frayed, pilled, … Read more