Posts by Stephen
Why Does My Cat Groom Me? Is This Normal?
If there’s anything cats take very seriously, it’s their personal hygiene. And sometimes yours too! We talked with Stephen Quandt, CFTBS, founder of Stephen Quandt Feline Behavior Associates, LLC, in New York City to learn more about this cute and quirky behavior.
Read MoreWhy Does My Cat Bite me?
Why Does My Cat Bite Me? If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, “Why does my cat bite me?” The answer can be for a number of reasons so a little detective work is needed. Aggression in cats can have various causes connected to how cats evolved, what their needs can be, stress in their…
Read MoreThe Topic is Smelly: Enzyme Cleaners and Cat Urine
This is a smelly topic, but we need to talk about cat urine and enzyme cleaners. Your cat’s super-sensitive nose – knows where the urine is so if he has gone outside the box before, he will be drawn back to that spot again and again! The ASPCA estimates that up to 10% of cats…
Read MoreGet the Skinny on Cats and Weight Gain
Cats and Weight Gain If your rolly polly butterball is putting on the pounds, he or she is at risk for serious medical issues including diabetes, heart conditions (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is a thickening of the heart muscle that is very serious), and degenerative joint conditions. Overweight cats may have a certain cuteness to them,…
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