April 14th, 2013 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Family and Home, Family Relationships, Featured Posts |
I’m obviously not referring to how a human being would say no, but rather, how your cat says it through her body language. It’s important for your cat to be able to have the choice to say no in many aspects of his life. Feeling Cornered We love our cats and enjoy all forms of [...]
November 25th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Family and Home, Family Relationships, Featured Posts |
No, cats are not baby killers. They don’t steal anyone’s breath and they are not plotting to injure your sleeping infant. This ridiculous myth probably started because some cats enjoyed curling up next to the warm of babies. A cat may even have sniffed the baby’s mouth due to the scent of milk on the [...]
September 11th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Family and Home, Family Relationships, Featured Posts |
To some people, cats may all appear to be the same compared to the vast differences in dogs when it comes to size, shape and looks. The truth is though that cats, although they all tend to fall within a smaller range when it comes to weight and size, can be very different, not only [...]
June 28th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Family and Home, Family Relationships, Featured Posts |
Dealing with the death of a cherished family pet is often traumatic for children. If you’re going through this in your family, keep in mind that just as with adults, children may show their grief in different ways and their emotions may run the gamut from sorrow to anger. They may have endless questions about [...]
May 10th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Family and Home, Family Relationships, Featured Posts |
I am frequently asked about the right age for children when it comes to adding a companion animal to the family. In general, I often say that a child should be about six years old but the more accurate answer is that it depends on the particular child and the preparation and education done by [...]
February 7th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Basic Training, Family and Home, Family Relationships, Featured Posts, Playtime |
Interactive play is a very powerful tool that you can use to help your cat in a variety of situations. It’s great for trust-building, helping two cats become friends, exercise, stress relief, and the list goes on. Even though your cat may be one who is so revved up she can make a game out [...]
January 27th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Family and Home, Family Relationships, Featured Posts |
Whether it’s a new boyfriend, girlfriend or a new spouse, life in that rose-covered cottage can quickly turn into Nightmare on Elm Street if the cat appears to hate the love of your life. Beginning a new relationship is stressful enough without kitty coming into the room to hiss or growl. There are some people [...]
January 25th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Family and Home, Family Relationships, Featured Posts |
Cats are not big fans of change. So imagine how confusing it must be when there is suddenly a new family member brought home. From the cat’s point of view this whole event takes place without any warning. Many people incorrectly assume that any negative behavior a cat displays toward the new baby is based [...]
January 9th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Depression and Grief, Family and Home, Family Relationships, Intercat Relationships, What's Bugging Kitty? |
Many people don’t realize that animals grieve the loss of companions and family members. There are also many pet parents who recognize that their cats are grieving but then make the mistake of rushing out to find another companion cat to ease the emotional pain. To ignore that animals do grieve or to attempt to [...]
November 14th, 2011 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Family and Home, Family Relationships |
Pets are great companions for people at any age but an adult cat may be the perfect match for a senior citizen. If a senior is unable to walk a dog or doesn’t feel safe going outdoors in certain weather or when it’s dark, a cat could be an ideal companion because she can live [...]
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