Cats cannot generally be trained to do tricks like dogs can, but they can learn some basic skills. The key to training a cat is to make desirable behaviors pleasant for the cat and undesirable behaviors unpleasant. Cats decide whether or not to repeat a behavior based on the results it got. Reprimands and punishments […]
We’ve all heard the expression, “fighting like cats and dogs”, but is it true. In some cases it probably is so, but especially with cats and dogs raised together, they can become best friends. Even older pets can be introduced to each other and if they don’t actually become friends, they will tolerate each other. […]
The catnip plant is a member of the mint family. Its scientific name is “Nepeta Catria.” The plants native growing regions are Europe, Asia and Africa. Settlers coming to North America brought the plants with them where it found the soil to its liking and has been growing like a weed since then. Catnip is […]
