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What Does Catnip Do to Cats?

Watch this video to find out the variety of ways cats can react to catnip.

Gray tabby cat lying on her side, with catnip scattered around her and tongue sticking slightly out

What Our Cats Actually Want From Us

Here are some helpful tips to indulge our beloved cats while catering to their unique preferences.

Person's arm playing with a wand toy with a cat who is standing on his back legs to reach it

How to Help Cats Who Hide

Our favorite, mind-blowing tip to help cats who hide might surprise you.

Cat in a cloud shaped formation part of a cat tree, peeking out a round hole

Tips for Adopting Shy Cats

Here are lots of tips on how to help shy cats become confident and comfortable.

Cat hiding in a nook within a cat tree

Why Is My Cat Not Using the Litter Box? Part 3: Stress

One reason a cat may not be using the litter box is because of stress in their lives, and it's up to us to figure it out.

Tabby and white cat with wide eyes

Cat Training Videos: Easy Tips for How to Train a Cat

Learn easy tips for how to train a cat with these cat training videos.

Person administering liquid to a kitten from a syringe

How to Use Foraging Mats as Cat Enrichment

Foraging mats, or snuffle mats, engage your cat’s mind and body and prevent boredom.

Black cat lying next to an orange foraging mat

Why Is My Cat Not Using the Litter Box? Part 4: Other Cats

One reason a cat may not be using the litter box consistently is due to stress from other cats; here's what you can do.

One cat exiting a litter box while another cat watches

Keeping Cats Safe Around Plants

Chewing on plants is an instinctive, normal behavior for cats. Learn how to keep cats safe around plants.

Gray tabby kitten by some leaves of a plant

How to Help Your Cat Get Exercise

Here are some ways to make exercise enticing for your cat, so they actually want to do it.

Person playing with a wand toy with a kitten

Cat Food Enrichment Ideas

Here are some tips for creating a "char-CAT-erie" board filled with all kinds of tasty treats to make your cat happy.

Tabby and white cat licking her lips

Why Cats Love Christmas Trees

Here’s how to help keep everyone safe and happy when your cats really want to “enjoy” that Christmas tree.

Gray kitten looking up at small Christmas tree