Cat Tips

Today, many well cared-for cats live into their late teens and early 20s. What are their owners doing that other cat parents aren't? The answers may be found in this checklist of eight ways to help your cat live a healthy, happy and long life.

If pleasant music can make plants grow taller, cows give more milk and even improve motor skills and cognitive function in humans recovering from a stroke, can music also calm cats in their most stressful moments, which arguably might be the tension-filled ride to visit the vet?

While it's much more common to see a dog drag his backside across the floor, kitties will occasionally scoot, too. With cats, however, it's not normal behavior. Know the four reasons why a cat may scoot - all of which indicate a necessary visit to the veterinarian.

Does your cat spend most of her time hiding in closets or under beds? Do loud noises or meeting new people freak her out? If so, you may have a cat with fear issues. But don't worry, here are 10 great ways to draw her out of her shell.

Mighty hunters at heart, cats have an inherent desire to stalk, pounce and explore, no matter what size they are or where they live. But not all kitties have the opportunity to be resourceful nomads of the veldt, ever on the lookout for prey.

Most cat experts agree on one thing: whenever possible, felines should be offered protected, controlled access to the outdoors for their physical and mental well-being. But how do you do that if yours is an indoor-only kitty, or you live in an urban area?