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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 Samba13 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 Samba11 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.

The Most Important Part of Keeping Your Cat Safe During Fireworks

July 1, 2022 By: Summer Samba14 Comments

It’s the noisiest time of year in the U.S.! And it scares lots of pets. Here are my tips to keep your cat safe… including one you may not even think about!

How Your Cat Says I Love You… and Ways They DON’T Want You to Say It Back

June 28, 2022 By: Summer Samba16 Comments

Here are some subtle ways your cat says I love you... and some ways they DON'T want you to say it back to them.

We cats are subtle in our expression of love… and we’re not so subtle in how we like hearing it back! You get both in this blog post.

Why Do Humans Love Bad Cats? Six Reasons

June 21, 2022 By: Summer Samba16 Comments

Why do humans love bad cats? There's even a study that shows it. Summer offers up six reasons why this might be so.

Do people really love bad cats? According to a recent study, the answer is yes! And I have some reasons why this might be so.

My Human Is My BFF – What’s Your Cat-Human Relationship?

June 14, 2022 By: Summer Samba15 Comments

Summer looks at the cat-human relationship, and the categories they fall into - quite different from what most humans assume!

Humans have some assumptions about their relationships with their cats. So you may be surprised by the category your relationship really falls into!

Are Your Cats Bored of Their Toys? Try These Tips!

June 6, 2022 By: Summer Samba18 Comments

Excited Somali cat emerging from happy camper toy

Does your cat quickly get bored with toys? Here are some tips to help make cat toys feel new again.

6 Things Cats Hate… That You Can Do With Me

May 31, 2022 By: Summer Samba15 Comments

Summer lists 6 things cats hate... that you can do to her!

There are a lot of things cats hate that I actually like! Here are just six of them.

10 Little Known Cat Facts – Impress Your Friends!

May 27, 2022 By: Summer Samba17 Comments

Summer shares 10 fascinating and little-known cat facts. Impress your friends with your knowledge of feline trivia!

I have some fun feline trivia for you! I bet you don’t know many of these!

Is Your Cat’s Bad Behavior Really Boredom?

May 18, 2022 By: Summer Samba17 Comments

Summer points out several situations in which a cat's bad behavior may actually be boredom instead.

Cat “misbehavior” is often really boredom. Honest! I can show you some instances in which this is true in today’s blog post.

Is Your Cat the Boss in Your House? You Are Not Alone – These Famous People Are Known Cat Slaves

May 11, 2022 By: Summer Samba24 Comments

If you think your cat is the boss of you, check out these famous people who are also cat slaves.

If you think your cat is the boss of you, you are not alone!

Cat Rituals – The Way to Bond With Your Cat

May 4, 2022 By: Summer Samba16 Comments

Summer explains what cat rituals are, and why they are excellent ways to bond with your cat.

You want to enhance the bond with your cat? Create some cat rituals! I explain what they are, and how to make them here.

Cat Enrichment Is Not One Size Fits All! Here Is What to Consider

April 29, 2022 By: Summer Samba14 Comments

Cat enrichment is not one size fits all. Summer points out what to consider when it comes to your own cat's needs.

The whole idea of cat enrichment can be overwhelming! Don’t let your own cat’s needs get lost in the noise. Here’s what you really need to consider.

5 Reasons Why You Should Always Praise Your Cat

April 22, 2022 By: Summer Samba18 Comments

Yes, you should praise your cats, and Summer have five reasons to explain why.

Praise is more important to us cats than you may think!

How to Make an Easter Basket for Your Cat – The Video

April 11, 2022 By: Summer Samba14 Comments

Summer shares a cute video in which she shows how to make an Easter basket for your cat.

My human thought it would be fun to do a video on how to make an Easter basket for your cat. And mostly, it was!

I Starred in a New Instructional Video on Leash Training!

April 9, 2022 By: Summer Samba16 Comments

Somali cat wearing a harness and leash

One of the Sleepypod instructional videos I shot last year is out! And you can see it in today’s blog post.

The REAL Way to Talk to Your Cat – and It Is Surprisingly Simple

April 5, 2022 By: Summer Samba18 Comments

Summer explains the real way how to talk to your cat - and the method is surprisingly simple, and based on science.

Did you know that most cats have no idea what you are doing when you meow at them? Here’s the real way to talk with your cat!

Cats Are NOT Low Maintenance Pets

March 25, 2022 By: Summer Samba15 Comments

Summer explains why cats are not low maintenance pets.

It really irks me when people claim that cats are low maintenance. Most may not need as much attention as I do, but often they are still not getting what they need.

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