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2w ago
Cats on the spectrum of Cat Types is the spread of a population, displayed. Usually, it is shaped like a hill, or bell, curving sharply or gently, depending on how common a trait is, or the strength it might take. I cover this fundamental of the Way in Cat Type Distribution. At every stage of a cat’s life we need ...
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2w ago
Share their joy by entering our cat’s world. They want us to. Most of my cats not only want, but demand, regular interaction. Even shy ones have a schedule. Those who love their robot toys still like me to come in, watch them play, and do color commentary. It’s about paying attention to them. But then, they like to pay ...
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2w ago
Sometimes, cats misbehave to ask for things. Maybe we didn’t notice a request, or got busy and forgot. Maybe something is happening, and the cats think we should know, urgently. We need to know the why of misbehavior. Almost all the time, they are asking for something. Then they can stop. on purpose? I am often told, “The cat did ...
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2w ago
Beware of wrong translations, because acting on what our cats tell us is so important to our relationship. We want to understand what they are trying to say. If we guess wrong, it tends to create more wrongness. So, my advice is: don’t. Especially when we can double check our messages. translation, please In the dramatic photo, Rhiannon is getting ...
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2w ago
How cats drink might baffle us, until we learn their methods. It’s not just fussiness, though they are different from dogs. Who will famously drink from any source. While cats want their water fresh, and preferably, moving. cat drinking Back in 2010, I reported this breakthrough news from MIT about how cats drink water. We knew it’s not the same ...
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1M ago
Transitional space is a risk. Travel, where we spend all our time in such spaces, has its own delights and drawbacks. It creates varying opinions. Cats, with their strong territory inclinations, feel even more strongly about these spaces than we do. Our current state, with stuff yet to be sorted, will continue to generate cat uncertainty. in transit Since the ...
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1M ago
There are cat supplies that fall between toys and furniture. Huts, tunnels, and cat pads are more than soft places to sleep. They are owned territory. If all goes right, they become special Spots. bigger than toy As seen in the collage photos, Tristan is trying all kinds of ways to enjoy his new dragon hut. Seeing all these relaxed ...
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1M ago
The two ways to grow cat grass are “prairie method” and “sprout creation.” They require different pots and methods, with cycles of varying length. But when we want to become a gardener for cats, what we grow is a decision made for us. two ways The best choices are from a small group of annual grass seeds, like wheatgrass, rye, ...
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1M ago
Our recent move led to the cats adjusting their social roles in Cat Civilization. Before, during, and after, our five cats did their best. Of course they helped, and hindered, each other. As did Mr WayofCats and I. At many points someone was upset with someone else. But things have settled down. social role The confusion of the move created ...
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1M ago
The cat’s greatest superpower is how they are incredibly loveable. As we trust each other, and learn each other’s little ways, amazing connections start to happen. Especially the way small moments together, or even the sight of each other, creates mutual happy feelings. I have yet to have “too much” of that in my life. superpowers With cats, who try ...
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