Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Nov 10, 2009, 10:00 am
Some cats are performance artists. That’s a great thing. Wait a minute. Don’t cats hate to be laughed at? Yes, that’s right. Cats don’t like feeling the joke is on them. If ...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Nov 8, 2009, 10:00 am
We might have a situation where we feel we have to let our cats out, but still want to make the jaunts as safe as possible. What can we do? We must remember why the outdoors is dangerous. Cats aren...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Nov 6, 2009, 10:00 am
There’s nothing better than cuddling up with our cat, and watching our cat’s favorite movie. What? Our cat doesn’t have a favorite move? How do we know? Some movies offer opportuni...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Nov 5, 2009, 10:00 am
A reader writes: I have a filtering pitcher at home because I like the way the water tastes. Should my cats be drinking it too? Dear Readers, Yes. moar humorous pics If the filtered water tastes ...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Nov 3, 2009, 10:00 am
Ah, kittens. Nothing cuter. Adding a new kitten to the household is the easiest introduction of all; kittens tend to not trip an older cat’s territory protection, and they should be fixed long b...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Nov 1, 2009, 10:00 am
What is the best way to get our cats to behave? We need to set up feedback loops to shape our cat’s responses. Cats usually do not misbehave on purpose. A lot of our cat’s poor choices ca...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 30, 2009, 11:00 am
It can be difficult to discover a cat’s age unless they are very old or very young, because cats give definite signs of what age they are in, but not how long they have to go to complete it. Ca...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 29, 2009, 11:00 am
Cats are so good at being predators, it makes some people nervous. Aren’t cats killers? Well, yes. They are. They hunt and eat. But not us. see more Lolcats and funny pictures Cat do not see...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 28, 2009, 11:00 am
It’s a holiday closely associated with cats… and not to their benefit. Here’s some pertinent posts of past celebrations. see more Lolcats and funny pictures Should we keep our cat ...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 27, 2009, 11:00 am
It’s not a method that works for everything, but when a cat is bothering us, we can do the martial arts move I call Hug Monster. As I’m working on the blog, six month old Olwyn is playing...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 25, 2009, 11:00 am
How can anyone not love cats? My investigations to uncover the hidden prejudices which keeps cats out of loving homes continues. I know North American society has some conception that cats are a R...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 23, 2009, 11:00 am
Mr. Bond, at twelve years old, is right in the middle of that special time in a cat’s life when their mental powers peak, and they make their plans with great finesse. This is also when their b...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 22, 2009, 5:55 pm
Paw-Talk is featuring my post, Dear Pammy: What Happened To the Cat I Chose in The Shelter? It’s on the front page now.
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 22, 2009, 11:00 am
Of course, we think our kitten, Olwyn, is magic. But she is! Turns out, she got another cat a home. I felt so much for Olwyn’s littermate; the tortoiseshell kitten who was the other survivor of...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 21, 2009, 11:00 am
Henry is a Fiber Artist Cat. He is fortunate enough to live with a person who recognizes his talent. Visit his blog to learn more about him and purchase his art. Cats do make decisions about shapin...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 20, 2009, 11:00 am
I think cats are the ideal choice for those who can’t get out as much as they would like, or any other kind of socialization challenge. Cats have some special features which makes them uniquely ...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 18, 2009, 11:00 am
Believe a cat can fly. The Ultimate Cat Toy is the Galkie Kitty Tease, now available after too long a hiatus. I wanted everyone to know about this toy, and get one. This is the toy that makes RJ beg...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 16, 2009, 11:00 am
Enjoy the cat of the Vikings! About 4,000 years ago these cats came out of the Scandinavian forests to hang with the humans, and it’s no surprise that both sides feel special about it. “We...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 15, 2009, 11:00 am
A friend of mine had a problem: We went away on vacation for a week, and I got a nice cat sitter. But now that we are back, Mischa is doing her same routine, but she seems to cry and complain all the...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 14, 2009, 11:00 am
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be crossposting on Paw-Talk, a site that is all about animals. The blogmas...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 13, 2009, 11:00 am
Yes, cats have fun outdoors. However, that fun comes at a price that might be too high. I’ve met a number of people who used to let their cats out. But, as they declare to me over and over, Som...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 11, 2009, 11:00 am
It’s practically a reflex. When people tell me why they don’t like cats, it won’t be long before that word comes up. “Treacherous.” That’s why they don’t lik...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 9, 2009, 11:00 am
Will cats bond with each other and not with us? If we are having trouble with one cat, won’t another be more of the same? The answers, in order, are: no way, no, and heck no. These questions co...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 8, 2009, 11:00 am
A cat who is comfortable with the Enforcer role is most likely to be a Beta. Unlike the Spokescat, who simply needs good communication skills, the Enforcer is a cat who has a strong sense of proper be...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 6, 2009, 11:00 am
Of course they do! When it’s the right kind of attention. see more Lolcats and funny pictures If we have a cat who seems shy, who hides, or avoids human contact, we have a cat who is not sure...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 4, 2009, 11:00 am
Why do cats always ask for food? Why do they seem to obsessed with it? Do cats have any control over their appetite? There’s two things, maybe both, that are going on. One is a problem of perce...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 2, 2009, 11:00 am
I just read a fascinating dilemma over on Slate, in the Dear Prudence column. After four years of dating, my boyfriend and I have decided to move in together. Unfortunately, I have a cat and want cat...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Oct 1, 2009, 11:00 am
As I explained in this post, The Myth of Obedience, cats can learn to do tricks. It’s just that most people don’t have the patience, or the belief, to make it happen. It’s much easi...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Sep 30, 2009, 11:00 am
Legend has it that tortoiseshell cats have that mixture of boldness, confidence, and attitude known as “tortitude.” Torties know what they want, and they know how to go after it. It’...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Sep 29, 2009, 11:00 am
It can seem that all cats do is sleep. This isn’t that far off. Adult cats spend two thirds of every day in sleep. We can’t control that. But we can influence where, when, and what kind ...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Sep 27, 2009, 11:00 am
We can look forward to confusing our cat. This sparks their mind, piques their curiosity, and makes us into enjoyable playthings. But how do we know we’ve actually confused them? We watch their...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Sep 25, 2009, 11:00 am
Cats are all predators, but their expression of this drive will vary by their genetic inheritance and their early experiences. Some cats will be so domesticated that they readily make friends with sma...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Sep 24, 2009, 11:00 am
What is it with cats and string? Why are cats helpless before yarn, string, tinsel, and electrical wires? We need to understand their natural habitat to unravel this mystery. see more Lolcats and f...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Sep 22, 2009, 11:00 am
One of the joys of picking out a mixed breed cat is figuring out which breeds might have resulted in our unique and wonderful companion. Whether we are able to offer an “open door” policy ...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Sep 20, 2009, 11:00 am
We need a good grasp of cat senses to understand the process by which our cat knows it is us when we walk into a room. While their hearing is far keener than ours, both high and low, their vision doe...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Sep 18, 2009, 11:00 am
Cats have extraordinary vision; in some ways. There are surprising weak spots in other ways. But always, cat vision is designed to work best in their ecological niche as nocturnal predators, or night ...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Sep 17, 2009, 11:00 am
It can seem that we have no idea why some cats become friends, and others do not. We adopt siblings, we get cats who resemble each other, or stick to one breed… and we still have cat conflicts. ...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Sep 15, 2009, 11:00 am
There’s two reasons insecurity will send cats under our bed. One: beds are perfect “dens” for scoping out the unknown. There’s enough room to get away from the edges, and lots...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Sep 13, 2009, 11:00 am
It can be terribly exasperating when we have a cat who won’t let go of an object or an idea. No matter how we try to let them know climbing the drapes or knocking knickknacks down makes us sad a...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Sep 11, 2009, 11:00 am
Some cats have more of a need to maintain than others. This doesn’t mean they are not affectionate or interested. They are simply rather low key about it, unless we are alone. It can be a heavy...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Sep 10, 2009, 11:00 am
We had some Cat Drama Theater the night before Olwyn’s spaying operation. It’s standard practice: no food or water for at least eight hours before anesthesia. It turned out, Dear Husband ...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Sep 8, 2009, 11:00 am
A cat’s curiosity is never more acute than in our own bathroom. What is it about this room that cats find so fascinating? It’s all about the cat’s drive to “figure us out.R...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Sep 6, 2009, 11:00 am
... ;s a number of wrong ideas about cat exercise floating around. Some of this comes from concern over their weight, from people mistaking them for dogs, or from not understanding what their natura...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Sep 4, 2009, 11:00 am
The biggest, yet unspoken, worry people have about adopting cats from shelters is that they will somehow bring home a cat who cannot be tamed, trained, or made capable of affection. It’s possib...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Sep 3, 2009, 11:00 am
If we know how to pet our cat, we have the skills to massage our cat. Cats love the deep relaxation of a good massage and we will get a bunch of lovin’. Win-win! more animals Since cats ofte...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Sep 1, 2009, 11:00 am
To train our cats most successfully, we should regard it as a partnership process. While we are showing the cats what would make us happy, the cat is attempting to do the same thing. How well we get ...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Aug 30, 2009, 11:00 am
It’s distinctive to cats; that follow-the-sun nap across the floor. see more Lolcats and funny pictures When we know cats run hotter than we do, at a footwarming 102°, this behavior seems mor...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Aug 28, 2009, 11:00 am
We might question our communication skills, or think our cat “isn’t getting it.” We thought we declared an area or action off limits, and yet our normally cooperative cat finds a new...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Aug 27, 2009, 11:00 am
I get a lot of emails like this: Abernathy was the cutest cat in the shelter. Well, I thought so. When he put his paw on my knee and looked into my eyes, I couldn’t leave him there. The shelter...
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Pamela M. posted an article on The Way of Cats - Aug 26, 2009, 11:00 am
Tidy Cat Cat litter is launching a Campaign to End Cattiness with an essay/photo contest. As they say: TIDY CATS wants your help to celebrate multiple cat households and put an end to the cattiness a...
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