Life Isn’t Fair For Cats
When outdoor cat pictures are posted on social media, people occasionally comment that the cat should be kept inside. Ideally, all friendly cats would have …
Tips and Advice
Cat tips and advice based on Heidi Bender’s experience with living with cats for more than 20 years. She also learned how to help outdoor feral cats in 2017, after a feral mom cat had kittens in her yard.
How Often To Change Cat Water
The water for cats should be changed daily when using a traditional water bowl. Cats like fresh water better than stale, and cats need to …
Cat Drop Trap Tips
Using a cat drop trap can take a bit of practice. I recently needed to trap Pork Chop, one of the feral cats that come …
How To Clean a Cat Tree or Tower
Cleaning a cat tree or cat tower can be done in three easy steps. These steps will help you deep clean a used cat tree …
Cat Litter Box Problem Guide
Litter box problems are not fun! Solving litter box problems as quickly as possible will be best for you and your cats. Reminder: I am …
Helping a sick or injured outdoor cat
I’ve had two experiences recently with sick and injured outdoor cats. I will share a short version of those stories and then provide tips and …
Responding to Cat Dumping Threats
Last week, I received a text message asking me to take a friend’s cat or knew anyone who wanted a cat. His partner wanted to …
5 Cat Playpen Uses [with tips]
Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you use the link and make a purchase, I will receive a commission. In the spring of 2017, …
How to Deter Cats From Scratching the Couch
This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a commission. A couple of weeks ago, we purchased …
Cat Tongue Safety Tips
Most cats like to lick things. To reduce cat tongue injuries, my advice is to limit access to sharp things that your cats may want …