Is Flushable Cat Litter Really Flushable?

Many brands of cat litter claim to be flushable. There are “biodegradable” litters that claim to be septic system safe. Is it a good idea to flush cat litter down the toilet? Let’s find out. Read more »

Why Do Cats Eat Grass?

Have you ever seen your cat eat grass? Does your indoor cat eat your houseplants? Maybe you’ve seen your cat eat grass and throw up afterward. Maybe you worry this makes your cat sick.

It’s normal for cats to eat grass. It won’t make them sick unless you use fertilizers and pesticides on your lawn. These can harm and even kill a cat. Cats eat grass for a number of reasons. Here are just a few: Read more »

Declawing Your Cat – Should You Do It?

DordaMy cats, Dorda and Mitty, were declawed by their previous human. Often I see them jump and fall. Everyday I hear them slap the wall of their litterbox because they can’t dig in the litter as nature intended.

Mitty

Declawing cats is common in the United States. It’s a matter of convenience; what’s easiest for the human involved. It’s considered inhumane and unnecessary mutilation  in England. It’s illegal in most European countries as well as Australia, New Zealand, Israel, and Brazil. Read more »

Do Your Indoor Cats Go Outdoors?

Indoor cats are often kept indoors for their own safety. This is expecially true if the cat has been declawed. It’s not a good idea to let your cat roam free if you live in a city or town.

For many city dwellers there’s no option to take their indoor cat outdoors, or is there? There are several options for taking an indoor cat outdoors. Some are quite expensive. Others, not so much. Let’s talk about a few. Read more »

iphone Apps for Cat Lovers

I ran across an article on Mashable called 9 Essential iPhone Apps For Cat Lovers. You can read it Here. Some of these apps are cool and I thought you might enjoy them.

Comment below and let me know what you think.

Best,
Rick Olsen