Why does my cat hide so much?
Hiding is normal cat behavior; excessive hiding usually isn’t. Stress, pain or illness are the three buckets to consider.
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Can you train a cat?
Yes, with positive reinforcement and patience. The dog model doesn’t translate, but the operant-conditioning principles do.
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Can my cat drink milk?
Most cats are lactose-intolerant, so cow’s milk causes GI upset and doesn’t help with hydration. Safer alternatives.
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Do cats actually get bored?
Yes, and indoor cats especially. Bored cats over-groom, gain weight, sleep more than they should, or get destructive. Enrichment is the fix.
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Should I declaw my cat?
No. Declawing is amputation of the last bone of each toe, not nail removal. The AVMA discourages it; many countries and US states have banned it. Better options.
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Are vertical or horizontal scratchers better?
Depends on your cat. Watch where she scratches now. Most homes need one of each.
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My cat won’t use the scratching post: what do I do?
Usually wrong post, wrong place, or both. The four-part diagnostic: orientation, substrate, height, location.
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Where should I put a scratching post?
Next to wherever she’s already scratching, not across the room. Why proximity matters more than aesthetics.
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Does my indoor cat need flea prevention?
Often yes. Fleas hitch in on shoes, other pets and visitors. Year-round prevention is what most vets recommend; ask yours.
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Is coconut oil safe for cats’ skin?
Small amounts topically are generally safe; the evidence it helps is weak. The viral wellness claims oversell what’s there.