Cat Behavior Blog, The Mews

Introducing Cats: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Rita Reimers, Cat Behaviorist Introducing cats successfully is not about putting them together and hoping they work things out. Cats need time

Separating Fighting Cats: Never Use Your Hands

Biting

By Rita Reimers, Cat Behaviorist How to Intervene Safely During Cat Introductions When separating fighting cats, often our first reaction is to

Two Cats Trapped in Cars

Cat Health and Safety

By Rita Reimers, Cat Behaviorist Two Remarkable Rescues Two cats trapped in cars recently made headlines after surviving circumstances that could

Why Your Cat Behavior Plan Isn’t Working

Cat Training

By Rita Reimers, Cat Behaviorist Intentional Implementation Matters "But I tried that. It didn’t work." You’ve talked with a cat behaviorist.

Purr-fectly Calm: How to Ace the Vet Visit

Cat Training

By Rita Reimers, Cat Behaviorist Stress-Free Feline Vet Visits Preparing your cat for veterinary visits doesn't just make the experience easier

A Hiss is Just a Hiss…

Cat Communication

By Rita Reimers, Cat Behaviorist Understanding Cat Sounds and Their Meaning If you live with more than one cat, chances are you've heard a hiss or

Are Your Cats Playing or Fighting

Playtime for Cats

By Rita Reimers, Cat Behaviorist How to Tell the Difference Are your cats playing or fighting? Can you tell the difference? If you’ve ever

Successful Cat Introductions

How to Introduce Cats

By Rita Reimers, Cat Behaviorist Signs the Introduction Is Complete What Do Successful Cat Introductions Look Like? When introducing cats to each

Is Your House Too Loud for Your Cat?

Environment Enrichment

By Rita Reimers, Cat Behaviorist I Wondered the Same Thing... Is my house too loud for my cat? Is my TV too loud, my music too booming, or when I

Why Cats Spin in Circles Before Lying Down

Humor

By Rita Reimers, Cat Behaviorist Is My Cat Broken? Don't worry. Your cat isn't buffering, rebooting, or trying to summon a tiny feline tornado. I

What to Do When Cat Introductions Are Not Working

Multi-Cat Households

By Rita Reimers, Cat Behaviorist Why Do My Cats Still Hate Each Other When cat introductions are not working, it can feel as though your cats

Stress and Anxiety in Cats

Cat Behaviors

by Rita Reimers, Cat Behavior Expert How to Calm Your Cat Stress and anxiety are among the most common underlying causes of behavior problems in