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Yep, seriously. Some cats love to go for walks (others don’t and that’s OK too.) “The benefits of going for a walk with your cat includes mental, emotional and physical stimulation and exercise that they wouldn’t get otherwise, especially if they are indoor cats,” says Dr. Sarah Wooten, DVM. However, it’s important to put safety first, and that means investing in a well-fitting cat harness, like the PetSafe Come With Me Kitty Harness & Bungee Cat Leash. (No, don’t use the one for your dogs!) “The main safety concern is making sure that your cat is wearing a properly fitted harness that they can’t slip out of, and keeping appropriate distance between your cat and anybody who is walking their dog,” Dr. Wooten explains. “Appropriate distance means far enough that there is no physical contact between the animals, far enough so that your cat feels comfortable and doesn’t display signs of fear.”,Have you noticed that sound lately? It’s like our cats’ purr button has been constantly switched on for the last year or so thanks to us being home more often. Our cats may not understand why we turned the dining room table into a WFH space, but they do know it means extra attention and cuddles. It’s important to spend time with your feline friend no matter what is going on in the world at large. That quality time—whether it’s playtime or snuggle time—strengthens the human-animal bond and provides them with much needed enrichment. Looking for something new to do with your four-legged companion this weekend? Here are five fun things to do with your cat that will ensure their purr button stays on!

Moderation is crucial when offering sweet potatoes to your kitty. For an adult cat of average size (between 8 and 12 pounds), 1-2 teaspoons of cooked sweet potato is an acceptable amount. If your cat likes the taste, giving them this size portion of this tuber once or twice a week is OK. The rest of your cat’s nutritional requirements should be met with a balanced, meat-based cat food. When giving sweet potato to your cat, ensure it’s just the flesh, cooked and plain—without added salt, butter or spices.,Jump to section How Much Sweet Potato Can My Cat Have? 6 Ways To Serve Sweet Potatoes to Your Cat Benefits of Sweet Potato for Cats Risks of Sweet Potatoes to Cats FAQs About Sweet Potatoes and Cats

For many cat parents, there’s nothing better than curling up in bed at the end of a long day with a purring kitty beside them. So few things could be more distressing than an unwelcome surprise beneath the sheets, and finding your cat pooping on the bed. If you cat is abandoning their litter box for your bed, it can, of course, be a huge problem —and a confusing one at that. Especially if your cat seems to be a happy, healthy feline, this behavior can cause you to wonder what the heck could be causing this unpleasant issue. Such was the case with a couple who previously called me, in need of my cat behavioral services. They sent me photos and videos of two very happy Ragdoll siblings, playing and grooming each other contentedly. But, suddenly, one of them defecated in their bed! It wasn’t an everyday occurrence, but it was happening enough to cause stress in the household. After meeting the family and the cats in person, and asking a lot of probing questions, I began to understand what was going on and solve the problem. If your household is suffering the same smelly issue, here are some possible reasons why your cat is pooping on the bed, as well as what you can do about it.

When your cat hisses at you or scratches your furniture, it might be easy to call them evil or think they’re being mean on purpose. But this is far from the truth—you just need to take the time to understand what they’re actually trying to communicate.

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