Despite the urban myth that cats and dogs hate each other, many cats and dogs live together happily and are great companions. If you’re considering bringing a dog into your home and you already have a cat, it’s important to try your best to make the introduction a success. Before you choose a dog, think about the personality and temperament of your cat, and try to make …
Can You Have Too Many Cats?
So just how many cats is too many? You might think that’s a trick question, after all, surely you can never have too many cats? In an ideal world, we could all live in a happy house full of cats to keep us company and entertain us, but in reality there are a lot of factors to take into account when deciding whether it’s possible to have too many cats. You need to think …
Who’s the Boss? Cat Family Hierarchies
It’s common knowledge that dogs have pack structures and social hierarchies, but what about cats? Consider a group of big cats, such as lions, and how they live in the wild, ‘The Lion King’, anyone? Domestic cat families are no different. Although cats have individual personalities and social graces, and some cats seem to prefer a solitary lifestyle, you’ll certainly be able to …
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Keeping the Peace in Multi Cat Households
If you’ve got two or more cats, you’ve probably experienced cat confrontations at some point in time. Having multiple cats living together under the same roof doesn’t have to be an issue though, as long as you understand what problems are likely to occur in multi cat households and how to deal with them to ensure your cat clan can live in harmony (well, most of the time …
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New Kitty on the Block – Introducing a New Cat to Another Cat
Cats are territorial by nature, so throwing two cats together without any planning is asking for trouble. By following these simple steps you can introduce your new cat to another cat in the home so that they accept one another and learn to live harmoniously together. Make no mistake though; this process takes time and patience. First impressions and exchanging …
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4 Steps to Introducing a New Cat Into the House
Getting a new cat is an exciting time for you but can be daunting for the animal. There are not only new surroundings inside and outside the home to take in, but new sounds and experiences, and other people and animals. You need to make it as easy as possible for your new family member to help her settle in and avoid problems at a later date. 1. Do it slowly and one room …
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