Cat Introductions Part 5: The Final Countdown
A note about this series: Introducing cats to other animals can be a tricky affair. That said, it can also be smooth sailing, with very little potential conflict. And, it could fall somewhere between the two. Every animal is an individual, as is every human and every household. That’s exactly why I’ve made this series […]
Cat Introductions Part 4: Love at First Sight
A note about this series: Introducing cats to other animals can be a tricky affair. That said, it can also be smooth sailing, with very little potential conflict. And, it could fall somewhere between the two. Every animal is an individual, as is every human and every household. That’s exactly why I’ve made this series […]
Cat Introductions Part 3: Dinner Time
A note about this series: Introducing cats to other animals can be a tricky affair. That said, it
can also be smooth sailing, with very little potential conflict. And, it could fall somewhere
between the two. Every animal is an individual, as is every human and every household. That’s
exactly why I’ve made this series exhaustive in detail; […]
Cat Introductions Part 2: Welcome Home!
A note about this series: Introducing cats to other animals can be a tricky affair. That said, it can also be smooth sailing, with very little potential conflict. And, it could fall somewhere between the two. Every animal is an individual, as is every human and every household. That’s exactly why I’ve made this series […]
Cat Introductions Part 1: Before the Introduction
In my experience, bringing a new cat into another cat’s home can either be seen as no big deal, or a huge challenge. The truth, however, generally lies somewhere in the middle. In this series, we will explore the critical ins-and-outs of making this transition as smooth as possible for all involved—both feline and human!Episode […]
Skittish? Scared? Hiding? Cat Daddy Cocoons to the Rescue!
Do you have a closet cat, an under-the-bed cat, someone whose primary objective is to remain unnoticed, safe from scrutiny? If so, you likely have a“Wallflower Cat” on your hands.
Hiding is about being small and invisible. It’s hanging out in what we call the “Unconfident Where.” Believe me, there is a stark difference in body […]
Help for the Finicky Cat & the Exasperated Human
I know I’m dating myself here in a major way, but back when I was a kid and Morris the Cat was pretty much the only feline celebrity (yes, kids, that was way before the interwebs), the 9 Lives commercials would end with a tagline about how their food was for finicky cats like Morris. […]
Fur Dying Rant
I was looking through Facebook comments yesterday, and hiding among shoutouts and shared pictures was this:“Hey there, Cat Daddy! I’m a huge fan of the color purple, just like you. So when I was thinking about dyeing my cat’s hair, that seemed to be the logical color to choose. What do you think?” Wait… what? […]
What To Do After a Catfight
Hint: for more on related topics, see
How to Introduce Two Cats
The Best and Worst Way to Train Your Cat
The Do’s and Don’ts of Introducing Cats
Sometimes two cats decide that they just don’t like each other. Perhaps they’ve had an event of some sort, and this turned them into temporary enemies. But as with all conflicts, […]