The Happy Healthy Pet Guide

Before I get into talking about living in a multi pet home, I should probably introduce the little crew that inspired this post.

Right now I live with five cats and one dog, and every single one of them has their own personality and their own ideas about how things should run around here.

There is Milo, my orange boy who pretty much thinks he runs the house. Milo likes to know what everyone is doing at all times. If something is going on anywhere in the house, Milo will show up to check it out.

Then there is Pearl, who is the complete opposite. Pearl is usually loafing somewhere comfortable, quietly watching everything. He is calm most of the time and does not get too worked up about the chaos that sometimes happens around here.

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As the leaves change colors and it gets cooler outside, we need to think about how to take care of our cats in the fall. Just like we wear warmer clothes, we should also make sure our cats are safe and comfortable. This guide will give you tips to help your cat during this season. Let’s find out how to keep our cats happy and healthy as we head into the colder months

• Monitor Temperature Changes: As the temperature drops, ensure your cat is comfortable, especially if they spend time outdoors. Consider getting a heated bed or pad for outdoor cats.
• Check Outdoor Shelters: If your cat spends a lot of time outside, ensure they have a dry, windproof shelter where they can escape the chill.
• Beware of Antifreeze: Antifreeze is highly toxic to cats and unfortunately, many find its sweet taste appealing. Always clean up spills immediately and store antifreeze containers out of reach.  Continue reading →

When it comes to your cat’s bad habits, you might just want to give up and accept that it’s just the way they are.

But don’t worry, that doesn’t always have to be the case! Cats are notoriously bad at following directions. They also have a knack for getting into all sorts of trouble, which is why they’re so much fun to be around.

Your cat doesn’t need to live with his or her bad habits forever, and there are plenty of ways to get rid of them!

So without further ado, let’s jump right into this article and see the methods you can utilize to rid your cat of its inner demons and turn it into a huggable, obedient fluff-ball!

#1 Skip the Punishment

Punishing bad behavior rarely brings any progress when it comes to training the cat or correcting the bad behavior.
In fact, you can only worsen the situation and make your little ball of fur stressed, which is counterproductive to the task at hand.
Instead of punishing the cat for doing something you don’t want, for example, sharpening the claws on the furniture, you’ll have to come up with uniform methods that will distract the cat.

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