Eric@TreasuredCat 
You will notice something about people who dislike cats. They are quick to point out when a cat person is anthropomorphizing but unable to recognize when they are doing it. This is a function of confirmation bias, to name but one cognitive heuristic that clogs our thinking. So, to wonder whether a cat is sadistic … Read more
Having a cat drinking out of the toilet bowl is a perplexing problem. Your cat has a nice full bowl of water at all times, after all. Why, then, would he insist on trying to drink out of a disgusting toilet bowl? How can you solve this problem?
Lots of highly affectionate cats will enjoy a nice head rub, and then after a while decide to start playing with your hand and gnawing on it. A cat that has been taught appropriate play can often modulate their biting so that it does not hurt. This is not what we are talking about here, … Read more
This article may contain one or more independently chosen Amazon affiliate links. See full disclosure. It has been a running joke at our house for many years. Our cats think we are giant, oddly shaped cats with an unfortunate fur deficiency. They also think that we are the dumbest cats they’ve ever known. Sometimes it seems … Read more
Even though cats are more popular than ever before (it’s true!), many people still think of the cat as a cold, aloof, and even conniving creature. Self-professed “dog people” compare cats to dogs, and find cats to come up short. As well, they may have only seen cats who had spent their lives outdoors, and … Read more
Your cat needs a place to scratch. Many people consider their cat’s scratching behavior to be “bad” but for a cat, it is natural and necessary to scratch. As far as indoor scrathing, a sisal rope scratching post is the best option for your cats. They will love it!
This article may contain one or more independently chosen Amazon affiliate links. See full disclosure. Most cat people have noticed that cats pick the strangest times to suddenly start grooming a paw or licking themselves at random places on their body. For example, have you ever seen this happen? Your cat is having a play fight … Read more
During my time as a veterinary technician, I was always learning new and fascinating facts about animals. One tidbit that everyone was quick to throw around was that all calicoes were female. When I was told this, I asked why, and I was informed that coat color in cats is sex-linked. The X chromosome has … Read more
This article may contain one or more independently chosen Amazon affiliate links. See full disclosure. Those who don’t like cats or live with cats often make a rather daft assumption about them: That the sounds they make are meaningless! Those of us who share a home with a cat or two know better! How could their … Read more
This article may contain one or more independently chosen Amazon affiliate links. See full disclosure. We’ve all seen videos of a cat freaking out at its reflection in a mirror or seeming to admire his feline perfection, gazing at himself in loving awe. But does your cat truly recognize itself in the mirror? Let’s go beyond … Read more
This article may contain one or more independently chosen Amazon affiliate links. See full disclosure. In June of 2014, the image of an article started circulating on Facebook. The headline read “Vegan” Kitten Nearly Dies.” Is it true? Did a kitten nearly die from being fed a vegan diet? Yes, this report was a real one. It … Read more
This article may contain one or more independently chosen Amazon affiliate links. See full disclosure. In truth, not all cats hate water and avoid it. Some cats, both big and small, domesticated and wild, enjoy water and even like to go swimming. Tigers, for instance, have been known to go into the water voluntarily. So, if … Read more
This article may contain one or more independently chosen Amazon affiliate links. See full disclosure. Since cats can be so very finicky about what they eat, you would think they have a highly refined palate and a refined sense of taste. Just as they can smell more than we humans, must they also be more attuned … Read more
The ball of yarn has long been the quintessential cat toy. Some people, in fact, consider it the ideal cat toy. Not only is this a myth, but it is also a dangerous one. Cats may love to play with a ball of yarn, but they love to play with all sorts of things that … Read more