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
Pumpkin carving with cats is my favorite fall tradition, and this year I learned exactly how to keep it safe. It’s also, apparently, the activity my cats find most fascinating. The second I pull out a carving knife and a fresh pumpkin, Miso appears from nowhere, tail high, eyes locked on the pumpkin like it’s … Read more
Every fall, the same question pops up in cat owner groups: can cats eat pumpkin? Last October, with pumpkins everywhere and my sensitive-stomach cat Tofu having one of his “I’m not eating that” weeks, I decided to find out for real. Not by Googling one article and nodding — but by reading the science, talking … Read more
The bonus: a cat that’s warm and cozy is calmer, less destructive, and spends less time trying to climb into your dryer. For anxious cats, a heated bed pairs well with calming products for anxious cats. What Makes a Heated Cat Bed Safe (The Non-Negotiables) Before any brand name, check for these: Low wattage (4-20W): … Read more
Best Cat Supplements for Hairballs (2026): What Actually Stops the Coughing If you’ve never heard your cat make that hacking, retching sound at 3 a.m. and watched them deposit a wet, hairy slug on your rug — consider yourself lucky. I’ve been through it with my long-haired cat, and it took me a lot of … 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 specific kind of defeat that comes from brushing a cat for fifteen minutes, setting the brush down, and watching the air fill … Read more