Positive Reinforcement Training  We all like to be praised rather than punished.  The same is true for your pet, and that's the theory behind positive reinforcement...

Cat Manners  Before your get a new kitten or adopt an adult cat, make sure you complete your education about kitty education.  If you are already living with an untrained cat with existing problems, simply designate today as the first day at Kitty College for both of you...

Introducing Your New Cat to Your Other Pets  Wouldn't it be nice if all it took to introduce a new cat to your resident pet were a brief handshake and a couple of "HELLO, My Name Is..." name tags?  Unfortunately, it's not quite that simple, which means you'll need to have some realistic expectations from the outset...

Understanding Your Kitten's Behavior and Development  The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, especially for cats.  The fact is, well-socialized cats are more likely to have well-socialized kittens.  Kittens often mirror their mothers' calm or fearful attitudes towards people...

Introducing Your New Cat to the Litter Box  Most of us know cats are finicky eaters, but they can also be pretty picky when it comes to the other end of the digestive process - making use of a litter box.  Fortunately, the following suggestions should keep your cat from "thinking outside the box."...