If there's one thing that many cats love, it's catnip. It's super cheap, readily available, easily grown at home, and found in a range of cat products from toys to scratchers. Cats go so nuts for it that some people even refer to it as "kitty crack" or "kitty weed", which begs the question, can cats overdose on catnip? Catnip isn't addictive and your cat can't really … [Read more...] about Can Cats Overdose on Catnip?
How to Keep Stray Cats Out Of Your Yard and Garden
If you're wondering how to keep stray cats out of your yard or garden, I totally get it. Even though I love cats, I understand unwanted visits from strays or neighborhood cats can be a nuisance. When we moved into a new neighborhood a few years ago, my cat Charlie went nuts with the neighborhood cats roaming around. It was so bad he was spraying near the windows and front … [Read more...] about How to Keep Stray Cats Out Of Your Yard and Garden
Cat Names That Start With I
One of the rarer letters of the alphabet, cat names that start with I are really special. Think Isabel, Isadore, Ivanhoe, Ireland...each name that starts with I is both beautiful and distinct. These name ideas are separated into our three categories of male, female, and gender neutral. This just helps to make sorting easier, but certainly any of the female names could be … [Read more...] about Cat Names That Start With I
Best Silica (Crystal) Cat Litter, Ranked
I had always been faithful to the typical clumping clay litters for my cat, but recently I decided to branch out. I was looking for something a little bit less dusty and lower maintenance. In my search, I came across silica crystal cat litters and decided I wanted to give them a try. I wasn't expecting to be a total convert and never go back to clay litter again, but I was … [Read more...] about Best Silica (Crystal) Cat Litter, Ranked
What Smells Do Cats Hate? (Plus a Safe, Easy Cat Repellent)
If you have ever tried to keep cats out of your yard, or away from a certain area of your house, you know that it can prove challenging. You may have considered some type of cat repellent and found yourself wondering, "what smells do cats hate?" Smell is one of the most effective ways to deter cats away from specific areas because in the world of cats, smell is … [Read more...] about What Smells Do Cats Hate? (Plus a Safe, Easy Cat Repellent)
