It can often be difficult to understand if your cats are playing or fighting, causing concern for a lot of cat owners, foster parents, and folks working with cats in a shelter or rescue environment. There are a few things you can look for to have a better idea of when to step in and de-escalate or let them continue playing.
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Playtime & Enrichment For All Cats
In this webinar cat owners, in-shelter caregivers and foster parents will learn how to ease common behavior problems by keeping a cat engaged in play and mentally stimulated. Cat behavior expert Jess Vankoningsveld will cover proper play techniques designed to encourage a natural progression of behaviors, allowing playtime to be as effective as possible, whether… Continue reading Playtime & Enrichment For All Cats
Adopting a Second Cat
What is the most important thing to consider before adopting a second cat? Here are some things to think about before adding a new cat to your home.
How to Greet a Cat
What is the best way to greet a cat? It’s fairly simple! If you use some care and watch their body language, while responding to their needs, you can make a friend for life!
Reduce Stress While Bathing and Grooming Your Cat
Does your cat need a bath? What can you do to help your cat feel more comfortable with being groomed? Watch this video for tips on bathing, grooming and trimming the nails on your cat.
Cat Clicker Training
Have you ever wondered if you can train your cat? You absolutely can!! We have some tips on how to get started in clicker training and some of the fun things you can learn with your cat.
Cat Carrier Training
How can we make our cats feel more comfortable with their carrier? With just a little bit of training, we can make the carrier seem like a safe and comfortable place for our cats to spend their time. In times of crisis or in an emergency, no one has time to struggle with getting their… Continue reading Cat Carrier Training
Cat Litterbox Basics Starting Out Right
Set your cat up for success with the litter box! Check out these simple tips for resolving basic litterbox problems and starting out right with the litterbox with your new cat.
5 Keys to a Happy Cat
How to offer your cat the most comfortable and enriched home possible to build their confidence and happiness.
FeLV Cat Adoption Program
Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) in Ann Arbor is one of several shelters in Michigan that has an adoption program for cats diagnosed with feline leukemia (FeLV). We spoke with Gary Evans, the clinic director at HSHV, to learn more. Wheels by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist:… Continue reading FeLV Cat Adoption Program
What is FeLV?
Learn more about what Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is, how to test for it, what symptoms to look for and how to prevent it.
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Help! My Kittie Tested Positive for FELV. What Should I Do?
Leona Foster from Leuk’s Landing, a member of Michigan Pet Alliance, explains what you should do if your cat tests positive for FeLV.
Feral Cat Assistance … You Can Be the One for Change
By Jenny German, TNR Advocate Just after turning 40, the idea of helping feral cats was something I had never entertained as I truly didn’t know much about these felines, nor had I ever heard of the acronym TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return). That all changed in 2003 when I learned of a large colony of cats in my… Continue reading Feral Cat Assistance … You Can Be the One for Change
Are Laser Pointers Safe to Play with Cats?
Learn more about the pros and cons of using laser pointers to play with cats.
Cat-friendly Alternatives to Declawing
This webinar will offer alternatives to declawing that include enrichment, training, redirection of scratching behaviors and nail trimming tips.
How You Can Help Community Cats in Michigan
Learn more about the role you can play in helping community cats. Everyone can do it!
How to Read Cat Body Language and Behavior
This webinar is a primer to help people safely interact with cats. You will learn simple body language shifts to look out for and ways to interact with cats that put them at ease. Useful and practical information for shelters, rescues and cat owners.