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My Multi-Cat Household
Multi-Cat HouseholdsLife with 19 Cats and Counting! (Listen to my radio show of the same name here!) by Cat Behaviorist Rita Reimers, Multi-Cat Behavior Expert My
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Do Cats Get Lonely?
Cat BehaviorsDo cats get lonely when you are away? Will my cat get upset, or will he just sleep all day while I am gone? Cats don't usually travel well, and they
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When to Schedule a Cat Behavior Consultation
Cat BehaviorsChanging Your Cat’s Behavior Written by Cat Behaviorist Rita Reimers It Takes Time and Patience When people schedule a cat behavior session
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Help! My Cat Scratches the Sofa!
Cat BehaviorsCat Scratching is a Must-Do for Cats but it doesn't have to be at the expense of your furniture! by Rita Reimers, Cat Behavior Expert (updated for
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Stress and AnxietyWhy Your Cat Remains Unimpressed Do Pheromone Plug Ins Work? The manufacturers claim they emit synthetic pheromones that mimic the natural ones
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Multi-Cat Household Problems
Multi-Cat HouseholdsSurviving (and Thriving!) with Multiple Cats by Rita Reimers, Multi-Cat Behavior Expert You’ve decided to have more than one cat.
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Is My Cat Sick?
Cat Health and SafetyRecognizing the Signs of Illness in Cats by Cat Behaviorist Rita Reimers Updated for 2026 Does My Cat Need to See the Vet? Is my cat sick?
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Feline Social Grooming
Multi-Cat HouseholdsFor Cats, to Groom is to Love by Rita Reimers, Cat Behavior Expert Why Cats Bathe Each Other My Morning Mewsings: This morning, Larry woke up,
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Why Cats Avoid the Litter Box
Litter Box AvoidanceCommon Mistakes That Are Easy to Fix by Rita Reimers, Certified Cat Behaviorist Reasons Cats Dislike Using the Litter Box There are many
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Whisker Fatigue in Cats
Cat Health and SafetyPreventing Feline Whisker Fatigue by Rita Reimers, Multi Cat Behavior Expert Updated for 2026 Feline whisker fatigue is a real thing, and it’s
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Managing Aggressive Cats
Aggression in CatsManaging aggressive cats can feel scary and confusing, especially when hissing, swatting, or biting seems to happen without warning. Identifying the
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