What kind of litter do cats prefer?
Most cats prefer an unscented, fine-grained clumping litter that feels soft under their paws, close to the sandy texture they’d choose in nature
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Why is my cat pooping outside the litter box?
Pooping outside the box, sometimes just beside it, is the cat telling you something about the box or her body
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Why is my cat peeing outside the litter box?
This is one of the most common and most misread cat problems
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What are the best toys for indoor cats?
Interactive prey-mimicking toys (feather wands), puzzle feeders, and rotating small toys. Why fewer toys, used right, beats a toy pile.
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How much play do indoor cats need?
Two structured sessions a day, 10 to 15 minutes each. Why the predator sequence matters more than the duration.
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Why do my two cats suddenly hate each other?
Usually a triggering event broke the social pattern: vet visit, new pet, household change. The right protocol can reset it.
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How many litter boxes does a multi-cat home need?
One per cat plus one extra, in different parts of the home. Cornell’s house-soiling guidance is specific.
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How do I introduce two cats?
Slow. Separate rooms for days, then scent swap, then visual contact through a barrier, then supervised time. Rushed intros rarely recover.
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How can I reduce my cat’s stress at the vet?
Carrier acclimation, calm pheromone spray, low-stress vet practice, and quiet handling. Why the carrier is the biggest lever.
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What are signs of cat anxiety?
Hiding, over-grooming, litter box avoidance, decreased appetite, repetitive behavior. The cat-specific cues humans often miss.