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How Does a Cat Brain Work? And Are We Really Smarter Than You?

February 1, 2023 By: Summer Samba13 Comments

How does a cat brain work? Summer offers some facts about cats' brains, and whether sometimes they really are smarter than humans.

Are we kitties as smart as we think we are? Here are some facts about cat brains, and how they work!

Why Cats Blep – Is There Even a Meaning?

January 24, 2023 By: Summer Samba13 Comments

Summer looks at why cats blep, and is there even a meaning to them blepping at all.

Even though humans swoon over those tiny tongues, otherwise known as bleps, little is known about them for sure! But here’s what I’ve got for you.

How to Tell What Breed Your Cat Is (and Does It Matter?)

January 4, 2023 By: Summer Samba15 Comments

If you have ever wondered what breed your cat is, this is a must-read!

Will My Cat Forget Me? And Other Questions About Cat Memory, Answered

December 27, 2022 By: Summer Samba11 Comments

Many humans wonder - will my cat forget me? Summer answers this, and other questions about cat memory.

If you ever wondered if your cat will forget you, I think I have good news!

7 Surprising Holiday Items That Are Dangerous to Cats

November 29, 2022 By: Summer Samba9 Comments

Some holiday dangers aren't obvious, and Summer has listed 7 that could potentially harm cats, plus suggestions on what to do.

I love the holiday season! But my human is mindful of the dangers during this time. Here are 7 of them that are less well known.

Why Don’t Cats Understand No?

November 15, 2022 By: Summer Samba12 Comments

Summer explains why cats don't understand no, and offers some tips to help discourage bad behaviors.

Have you ever noticed that cats don’t know no means no? If you want to cross that kitty language gap, I have some tips for you!

How Do You Train a Cat? Easy! These 7 Tips Make It a Fun Game

November 8, 2022 By: Summer Samba9 Comments

Somali cat giving a high five

What’s the use of training your cat if you get frustrated and the cat is unhappy? It should be a fun game. Here are 7 tips to make it just that!

Does Your Cat Listen to You? Science Says Yes and So Do I!

October 25, 2022 By: Summer Samba8 Comments

Does your cat listen to you? Do they even know you are talking to them? A recent study says yes, and Summer adds feline-centric details.

If you think your cat isn’t listening to you – or even knows you are talking to them – guess again! A new study shows they know more than you think.

Do Cats Understand the Meaning of High Fives?

October 18, 2022 By: Summer Samba16 Comments

Summer loves giving high fives... but do cats understand the meaning of high fives? Here is the answer.

I love giving high fives! But do you think I really know what they are, and what they mean? I have an answer for you that I hope satisfies you!

How I Became A Therapy Cat

October 12, 2022 By: Summer Samba16 Comments

Summer explains how she became a therapy cat, and her story is a little different from most other therapy cats.

Some people have asked lately, so I thought I would share my story about how I became a therapy cat!

Cat Health Risk: Plug In Diffusers

October 4, 2022 By: Summer Samba12 Comments

Did you know that plug in diffusers is a health risk to cats? Here is why these air fresheners are toxic and harmful to your kitty.

I’m glad we’ve never had plug in diffusers here! Especially once I found out how toxic they are to us kitties. Here’s what’s in them, and what they can do to your cat.

How Much Does Your Cat Like Their Food, Really? Here Are the Signs

September 29, 2022 By: Summer Samba11 Comments

How much does your cat like their food? There are ways to tell - and some may surprise you!

Just because your cat is eating the food you give them, it doesn’t mean they love it! Here’s how to tell how they really feel.

Keeping Your Cat Happy and Out of Trouble, Part One: Jumping on Cabinets and Other High Surfaces

September 22, 2022 By: Summer Samba13 Comments

As part of her new series on keeping cats out of trouble, Summer explains how to solve cats that are jumping on cabinets.

If your cat keeps jumping on high surfaces when you don’t them to, then these tips are especially for you!

Does Your Cat Play Too Rough? Here’s Why, and How to Fix It

September 15, 2022 By: Summer Samba12 Comments

Does your cat plays too rough? Here are some ways to fix play aggression that will build a much better relationship with your kitty.

I’m pretty gentle when it comes to playing, but I was raised to be this way! What if your cat isn’t so gentle? I have some suggestions to help with play aggression!

Why Cats Are More Social Than You May Think

August 31, 2022 By: Summer Samba17 Comments

Are cats social? They may be a lot more social than you think, and science is starting to look into that.

It’s true! Cats are more social now than they were a few decades ago — and there’s a reason for that.

Never Do These 5 Things to Your Cat

August 23, 2022 By: Summer Samba21 Comments

Never do these 5 things to your cat! Summer's list of things not to do to your cat covers some behavior even experienced cat lovers do.

Even the most experienced cat lover makes some of these mistakes! Find out if you are one of them.

Here Is How a Cat Wants to Be Handled – Secrets Even Experienced Cat Lovers Mess Up On!

August 16, 2022 By: Summer Samba17 Comments

Summer explains how a cat wants to be handled - and it's something a study shows that even experienced cat lovers don't do.

A recent study showed that people who think they know cats are handling them wrong! Here is what you need to know about what cats like for petting and handling.

Do Cats Apologize?

August 9, 2022 By: Summer Samba12 Comments

Do cats apologize? Summer looks at this question, and explains the cats' point of view about their supposed misbehaviors.

Seriously, this is a question people ask!

Why Your Cat Prefers Scratching the Couch Instead of the Cat Tree

July 27, 2022 By: Summer Samba14 Comments

Does your cat prefer scratching the couch to scratching the cat tree or scratching post? Summer has some very cat-centric ideas on why.

So you have your cat trees and scratching posts and your cat is still clawing the couch? Here are some reasons why this may be happening.

Are Aggressive Cats Born… or Made? And Can They Change?

July 19, 2022 By: Summer Samba14 Comments

A recent study shows a correlation between aggressive cats and humans who choose punishment over praise. My blog post today looks at what to do to break this cycle, and how to establish a better relationship and boundaries.

A recent study indicated that hostile humans equals aggressive cats. Let’s look at some ways to put an end to this cycle and establish better human-feline relationships.

Cat Training Tip… or Human Life Hack… or Both?

July 12, 2022 By: Summer Samba10 Comments

Somali cat with paw on bell

When my training isn’t going well, my human and I have a couple of things we do… which may also be human life hacks! Check them out.

If Your Cat’s Litter Box Was a Human Toilet

July 6, 2022 By: Summer Samba18 Comments

How does a cat's litter box compare to a human toilet? Thinking about this may help understand your cat's litter box needs.

Maybe if you think about your cat’s litter box in terms of a human toilet, it will be easier to understand what they really need.

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