Cat Behavior Blog, The Mews

Why Cats Need Routines: The PEGS Approach

Why do cats need routines? Learn how the PEGS approach, Play, Eat, Groom, Sleep, follows a cat’s natural rhythm and can help them feel secure, settle

Introducing Cats: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Introduce Cats

Introducing cats successfully is not about putting them together and hoping they work things out. Cats need time to become familiar with one another’s

Separating Fighting Cats: Never Use Your Hands

Biting

When separating fighting cats, often our first reaction is to reach down and pick one of them up. We love our cats, so we want to jump in and separate

Cats Trapped in Cars: Check Before You Start the Engine

Cat Health and Safety

Four cats trapped in cars recently survived harrowing journeys inside or underneath moving vehicles. Their remarkable rescues had happy endings, but

Why Your Cat Behavior Plan Isn’t Working

Cat Training

It can be disheartening when your cat behavior plan doesn’t seem to be working. But don’t give up just yet. Real progress can be easy to miss when it

Cat Vet Visits: How to Make Them Less Stressful

Cat Training

Cat vet visits can become stressful before you even leave home. The carrier appears, your cat disappears, and suddenly you’re running late while

Understanding Cat Sounds: What Do They Mean?

Cat Communication

Understanding cat sounds is key to telling how your cat is feeling about a situation. Cats have an entire language of sounds and body postures they

Are Your Cats Playing or Fighting

Playtime for Cats

Are your cats playing or fighting? Chasing, wrestling, biting, and even an occasional hiss can make normal cat play look alarmingly rough. Learning to

Successful Cat Introductions

How to Introduce Cats

Successful cat introductions do not always end with two cats curled up together. Some cats become best friends, while others simply learn to share

Is Your House Too Loud for Your Cat?

Environment Enrichment

Is your house too loud for your cat? Cats hear frequencies we cannot detect, but that doesn’t mean every television, appliance, or burst of music is

Why Cats Spin in Circles Before Lying Down

Humor

Why cats spin in circles before lying down usually comes down to instinct, comfort, and one final safety check before settling in. This quirky bedtime