Guest post by Kristen Levine     Kristen Levine Pet Living is the place for stories, science & advice for living happier and healthier with pets.   It seems that pet parties are almost always about dogs. But why should the canine species have all the fun? After all, our cats are an important part of our

From the moderately harmful to the downright bizarre, myths about cats have arisen across the globe and throughout time. It’s time to dispel these feline misconceptions once and for all!   1.  “Black cats are bad luck.” Anyone who has loved a black cat knows that this is one superstition that doesn’t hold up. This

What do you do with your cat when you will be away and your pet can’t come with you? Why not give your cat a staycation! You want your pet to be safe and happy while you are away. For most pets,...

Traveling with cats can be a breeze or a nightmare, depending largely on your cat’s temperament. Some are highly stressed by being out of their usual environment, while others enjoy the opportunity to look out the window and explore hotel rooms. Whether...

  Guest post by Kristen Levine   Kristen Levine Pet Living is the place for stories, science & advice for living happier and healthier with pets.   It’s been over a year now, and I still get a knot in my stomach when I...

It’s no secret that cats are picky about their litter boxes. Getting your cat’s litter box situation just right requires Goldilocks-level precision: not too big, but not too small; not too hidden, but not too public; not too covered, but not too open; not too this, and certainly not too that. Add to your calculation the

Summer’s here! Time to get outside and enjoy the sun, parks, trails, beaches, and everything else nature has to offer. But what about your cat? Research tells us that our feline friends are safer indoors day-to-day, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take them on an adventure outside! Here’s some summer reading to help you get started! You’ll

When it comes to the challenge of caring for an aging cat, litter box problems are especially frustrating. Just one mishap can destroy a piece of furniture or an important belonging, and leave you feeling like you’re at your wit’s end before you’ve even started brainstorming solutions. As cats get older, physical, cognitive, and emotional