Category: Thinks & Blinks

Cat behavior explained.

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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Move with Your Cat

“This is so much better than the bed you got us.” - Wonton & Eggroll, @lizskittybootcamp

Get tips to help with every part of moving with your cat, from boxing and planning to move-in day and getting settled in your new residence.

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Thinks & Blinks

Thinks & Blinks: Why Cats Hide & How to Help

cats hide in tub
Kittens hide mostly because they're scared. I found Emmy (with Opie on her back) hiding in the tub. Once discovered, Opie hopped out of the tub to hide behind the toilet. To socialize kittens, I recommend force cuddling - which surprisingly works.

Why cats don’t like to be held when they’re scared.

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Activity/Playing/Training Behavior Thinks & Blinks

Thinks & Blinks: Dead Gifts = Hunting Lessons 101

Orange and white cat with dead bird
Mila brings dead bird back to owner as step one in learning how to hunt. Photo courtesy of Jess Sailey.

Learn why cats bring home dead animals.

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Peeing/Pooping Thinks & Blinks

Thinks & Blinks: Peeing Outside the Litter Box

White female cat
Dolly is pretty ... and has been guilty of being a phantom peer and phantom pooper. Extra playtime and an extra litter box solved her issue.

Cats and spite peeing isn’t a thing.

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Thinks & Blinks: 5 Rules for Greeting Cats

Striped brown tabby cat in cat bed
Vito with an apprehensive look.

Gain a better understanding of cat behavior, and learn what you can do to properly greet and communicate with a cat you just met.