Acquiring a New Cat

Should I Get a Kitten?

Kittens are cute, cuddly balls of fun, and they grow into cats that can be wonderful companions for years to come. However, kittens can also scratch your furniture, dig in your plants, climb your curtains, and insist on playing all night when you want to sleep! Before you bring home a new kitten …

Bringing Home a New Cat or Kitten

Bringing home a new cat or kitten is always exciting. You cannot wait to introduce the new addition to your family and friends; and you are already looking forward to years of happy companionship. The way you introduce your new cat to your household can make a big difference in how well he makes …

Making Your Home Sphynx Safe

Kittens have a tremendous amount of energy and curiosity. They love to climb into small spaces, jump up onto high shelves, and play with new objects. They run, and leap, and pounce on anything that moves. Because of this normal, instinctive behavior, the average home may contain many hazards for a kitten. This …

Behavior & Training

Litter Box Training for Your Kitten

While it's true that most cats will instinctively use a litter box from the time they are young kittens, some basic knowledge about cats and litter boxes can help prevent problems from starting in the first place. And, as we all know, it's much easier to prevent a problem than to deal with it after …

Inappropriate elimination Outside of the Litter Box

Stress can be a major cause of inappropriate elimination in cats of all ages. Stressors such as moving, changes in routine, or changes in the makeup of the family can result in inappropriate elimination. Reducing these stressors or decreasing their impact on the household will benefit your cat (and probably you, too!) …