Older cat going outside of the litterbox

Dear Miss Behavin’: My older male cat has been peeing just outside the litter box. He’s been to the vet and doesn’t have a UTI, what else could be the issue? When cats, especially senior cats, start to have litterbox issues, it isn’t always due to a urinary or bladder...

Helping reduce stress in cats when you’re away

Dear Miss Behavin’: I have a business trip planned in a few weeks and my cats usually get stressed when I’m gone, even with a pet-sitter. How can I help them to be more comfortable when I’m away? Any type of change in the home, whether leaving for a trip, moving to a...

Re-directing cat’s scratching on furniture and walls

Dear Miss Behavin’: I adopted a cat about a week ago, and it’s already clawing at my furniture and scratching up the walls. Help! Congrats on the new kitty, but my apologies at the fun it’s having at the expense of your home. Cat’s scratching their claws is quite a...

Helping a shy cat become more outgoing

Dear Miss Behavin’: I’ve had my cat for about 6 months now and so far she’s been on the shyer side. Any tips on how to get her to be more outgoing? Cats come in a wide variety of personalities. Some are friendly and playful, others are sassy and rambunctious, and a...

Training kitten about bedtime

Dear Miss Behavin’: My kitten has been keeping me up at night, running around and meowing. How do I train him to know when it’s time for bed and not playtime? If you’ve had your kitten for some time, then it’s probably not still going through the adjustment phase of...

Helping cat settle into new home

Dear Miss Behavin’: I’m planning on moving to a new apartment and was wondering how to get my cat Princess settled into her new home. Change can be quite unsettling for a cat, even if it’s good change in the long run. Cats can be creatures of habit, preferring their...