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Illustration of a person lightly misting a sofa with a vinegar spray to deter a cat from scratching, with a scratching post nearby

Pets

November 25, 2025

The vinegar spray that stops cats scratching furniture : how scent repels without harm

Discover how a simple vinegar spray deters cats from scratching furniture—safe, humane, and affordable. Learn mixing ratios, fabric safety, and training tips.

Illustration of a cat curled up in a cardboard shoebox bed, showing comfort in a tight, secure sleeping space

Pets

November 24, 2025

The shoe-box bed cats adore: the comfort psychology behind tight sleeping spaces

Discover why cats adore shoebox beds: the science of snug spaces—heat, pressure, stress relief—and practical tips for designing the perfect hide.

Illustration of a domestic cat sniffing and rolling in crushed catnip leaves as nepetalactone triggers playful behavior

Pets

November 24, 2025

How catnip boosts feline mood: why nepetalactone triggers playful behavior

Discover how catnip’s nepetalactone sparks feline play, the science behind the buzz, safe use tips, enrichment ideas, and why some cats don’t respond.

Illustration of a cat drinking from a water-fountain bowl with a gently flowing stream

Pets

November 24, 2025

How water-fountain bowls get cats to drink more: the moving-water instinct

Discover how water-fountain bowls harness cats’ moving-water instinct to boost hydration, with design tips, placement, maintenance, and health signs to watch.

Illustration of a cat choosing between multiple litter boxes with different textures (fine clay, plant-based granules, and silica) to prevent accidents

Pets

November 24, 2025

How rotating litter types stops accidents: the texture preference cats rarely show

Learn how rotating cat litter textures—not scents—prevents accidents. Schedules, multi-cat tips, and troubleshooting to keep paws comfy and boxes used.

Illustration of a cat cheek-rubbing and scratching a scent-marked sisal post with a catnip toy, redirecting territorial marking away from furniture

Pets

November 24, 2025

How scent-marking toys reduce destructive scratching: the territorial instinct explained

Discover how scent-marking toys harness cats’ territorial instinct to curb destructive scratching, protect furniture, and create calmer home territories.

Illustration of orange peel mulch around garden plants naturally repelling a cat with citrus oils

Gardening

November 24, 2025

The orange peel mulch that repels cats naturally : how citrus oils overwhelm their senses

Discover how orange peel mulch naturally deters cats. Learn the science of citrus oils, safe use, tips, and alternatives for pet-friendly gardens.

Illustration of a cat inside a cardboard tunnel, peeking out as it feels secure in the enclosed space

Pets

November 23, 2025

How cardboard tunnels boost cat confidence: why enclosed spaces feel safe to felines

Discover how cardboard tunnels boost cat confidence, the science of enclosed spaces, and practical tips on setup, safety, and enrichment for happier felines.

Illustration of a dog and a cat engaging with puzzle feeders, using problem-solving to access food and channel energy into calm, non-destructive behaviour

Pets

November 23, 2025

How puzzle feeders stop destructive behavior: the mental-stimulation effect explained

Discover how puzzle feeders curb destructive behaviour with mental stimulation, tapping foraging instincts, easing stress, and building calm, focused pets.

Illustration of a cat using a cardboard scratching pad beside a sofa

Pets

November 23, 2025

How cardboard scratching pads save furniture: the instinctive shredding behavior decoded

Discover how cardboard scratching pads harness cats’ instinctive shredding to protect sofas, with placement tips, training advice, and evidence-backed results.

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