Houston Cat Behavior

05/07/2022

Hi!

This update is a long time in the making, but we have rebranded! Check out Ear To Tail for all your cat AND dog behavior needs! Same great talent, fresh new logo, and always a mind for setting you and all your animals up for success and harmony in the future!

11/16/2021

All we ask is for a bit of GRACE, a little KINDNESS and some PATIENCE as our committed staff work through these struggles every single day to care for your babies. ❤️

10/18/2021

Banning declawing doesn't result in higher surrender rates? Let's do it!

Objectives The aim of this study was to determine whether there was an increase in cat relinquishment for destructive scratching behavior, a change in overall f...

10/17/2021

Happy national community cat day (ok, it's a day late, but we're here now)! Here's an article with useful information about community cats, in case there's a few that hang out around you that you want to help!

October 16th is National Feral Cat Day. Whether you call them stray felines, outdoor cats, or community kitties, one thing is for sure -- feral cats are still one of the most misunderstood animal groups in the United States. Here's what you should know.

10/07/2021

Thank you to Village Veterinary Clinic for having us in today for a lunch and learn! Medical and behavioral people working together is the key to increasing feline welfare in this city, and you all had such great questions!

Hope to have a strong relationship with you for years to come 😻😻

10/01/2021

Scratching posts are good for your cat and your furniture 😉

Cat scratching is a normal behavior to keep nails well-groomed, remove the old nail sheaths, and expose the new nail growth inside.

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09/22/2021

Moon loves to go on stroller rides so much, he puts himself in his stroller!

Giving him enrichment keeps him from finding his own activities to engage in, like pouncing on the dog or nibbling toes (not his own).

Strollers are a safe way to get your cat some exposure to the out door world, which is so full of smells and sounds and sights that are interesting!

09/19/2021

Moon says the best way for a cat to eat is to encourage natural predatory behaviors and stimulate the brain while they eat! This fun toy by Catit gets 5 out of 5 toe beans of approval from Moon!

Want to get a little more enrichment in your cat's life and not sure where to start? Try going to Food Puzzles for Cats for some inspo!

09/18/2021

This loaf of contentment is Mimic. Notice how her paws are tucked under her, making those murder mittens slightly harder to whip out. Now that's what I call a happy feline!

09/17/2021

Ever wonder if your cat is happy? Of course we all know about a cat purring (which can be misleading, fyi, I'll talk about that some other time) but here, I present to you a happy cat's happily vibrating tail. If you're ever standing around watching your cat rub their face and body against walls or your legs, look at the tail, and post a video of their good vibrations!

Thank you, Phoenix, for the beautiful tail dancing!