Multi-Cat Homes
When Cats Go Crazy
Every cat owner has the same problem. When our cats behave as normal, they are a joy to own. They are cute, they are often very loving, and they do some highly amusing things when they are relaxed and think that no-one is looking. Then, all of a sudden, they take leave of their senses and start running around the house or apartment at high speeds and making noises that sound like something out of a horror movie. We, as ... Read More »
Letting Your Cat Train Itself
There is absolutely no doubt that cats are among the most inquisitive creatures on this planet. In fact, they have this in common with humans in many ways. Just as humans are wired up to look at the way something works and consider how it might be improved, so cats have a tendency to explore and work things out which can work for good or for bad.
Not for nothing is it said Curiosity killed the cat. Cats, as wise ... Read More »
Common Cat Problems Solved: Fighting With Others
Question: I have more than one cat in my household, and the cats fight with each other continually. Sometimes, it can even become so aggressive I fear for their safety. What should I do?
Answer: There are two, very different reasons, two cats (or more) could be fighting.
Firstly, there may be genuine emotional issues between the two. Some cats, just like humans, will naturally dislike one another. They may see themselves in competition for your affection, or there may be some ... Read More »
Keeping Cats Out Of Your Garden
Your first line of defense when keeping cats out of your garden is to make sure that you have your boundaries secure. If there are any gaps in your fence, you should make sure that you block them to prevent any low access. Cats are very agile animals, and can jump very high. Normally they can jump a fence, which is why you should also invest in string or taut wire across the top.
If a cat has ... Read More »
Cat Behavior
Cats are known as solitary animals. They don't hunt communally or share the
spoils of a hunt. Sometimes cats with adjoining territories will get together for a pleasant
evening grooming session, but on the whole they are not the most social creatures with
others of their kind. This general wisdom does not always seem to hold up.
My barn cats are a single family descended from a lone female who wandered
onto our place one day and decided to stay. She ... Read More »
Cat Mythology
Cat Mythology
Cats as Familiars
Cats as familiars have a long and dark history in western mythology. These cats
often found their way into literature. One of the most famous was Grimalkin, the witches'
cat from Shakespeare's MacBeth. Cats as witch's companions are still a part of the
popular symbology associated with the modern holiday of Halloween.
What is a familiar? In western mythology a familiar was an animal companion
given by the devil to a witch in order to help her with her evil magic. These ... Read More »