Uncategorized Archives - Page 12 of 34 - MyThreeCats.com CatBlog

So you own a cat (or should we say, a cat owns you). What does that say about you?

There are apparently differences in personalities that have been observed between cat people and dog people.

We’ll concentrate on you, cat lover. Here’s what studies at Carroll University in Wisconsin reveal.

Cat lovers are generally more introverted than dog lovers. They’re also more open minded and sensitive. They’re non-conformists, preferring to think “outside the box”.

These studies also showed that cat lovers scored higher on intelligence than dog lovers. (do we dare say).

Denise Guastelle, an associate professor at Carroll University, says “it makes sense that a dog person is going to be more lively, because they’re going to want to be out there, outside, talking to people, bringing their dog. Whereas, if you’re more introverted and sensitive, maybe you’re more at home reading a book, and your cat doesn’t need to go outside for a walk.”

Cat lovers like the affection from their cats, while dog lovers value companionship. They are also likely to enjoy living alone, and in urban areas.

Considering there are more than 80,000,000 cat households in the U.S. today, if you’re a cat lover, you have a LOT of company (Catblogger included, of course).

Are you a cat lover? Go ahead, let us know!

Source: http://www.livescience.com/45894-dog-cat-people-personalities.html

CatBlogger

Cat-toon!

“The Leg Stretch” Yoga Pose is Sam’s favorite

In continuation of our feline yogis, Sam demonstrates the Leg Stretch pose. Normally the pose calls for lying down on one’s back, but Sam, a Maine Coon yogi, decided to develop an advanced version sitting up, showcasing his extreme flexibility, while achieving his goal of total relaxation. Sam is one of those enlightened cats who lives in the present – which is why he is also known as “Sam-I-Am.”

Do you have a cat who likes getting into yoga poses? Let us know!

(CatBlogger note: See our new Yogi Cat Mat toy set – it may be just the thing to get your Yogi cat motivated!)

Sam show us how to achieve total relaxation.

Cat Succeeds in achieving the Yoga Plow Pose

We wanted to share this awesome pic of Callie and her amazing flexibility! She must have been watching the “7 Best Yoga Poses”, and decided to try the Plow pose! Congrats, Callie – maybe we’ll see more of her as she works through her Yoga poses!

By the way, have you seen the Yogi Cat Mat toy set? It may be just the thing to get your Yogi cat motivated!

CatBlogger

What Makes Your Cat Happy?

In these gray, cold, winter months, we’re always looking for ways to lighten up our spirits. We should also keep our cats’ well being in mind. Cats are intelligent, athletic creatures, always looking for physically and mentally stimulating activities. When cats don’t have these, their attention turns to activities of their own choosing that we tend to think of as “bad behaviors”.

Case in point: Have you ever caught your cat chewing or scratching something like your favorite upholstered chair? Bad behavior = BOREDOM!

Here’s how you can make sure your cat has plenty of great things to do.

Provide a variety of ways for your cat to explore. Cats love discovering new places and objects. They love smaller, stimulating toys. There are smaller toys you can lay around the house, such as catnip-infused toys, with feathers, strings, corrugated cardboard, suede and other safe, chewable and kickable parts.

Then there are the interactive toys, automated toys designed to be activated by your cats, using their own curiosity and intellect. Some of these toys can be suspended on doors, such as the Fling-ama-String, Play N Squeak Batting Practice, or the Tiger Mobile toy. Others lie flat on the floor, with balls and other moving parts, such as our Cat Hurricane, Peek N Prize, Cats Meow Undercover toy and Kitty Go Round toy.

Provide your cats access to levels other than just the floor. Cats love climbing to high places and feeling like they are “in charge” of their environment. Having a higher vantage point for your cats to watch the great outdoors (safely) or observe indoor goings-on provides hours of entertainment. Cat trees and cat window perches are great solutions. Place cat trees by windows for your cats’ optimal viewing pleasure. SIDE BENEFIT: Cat trees are made with scratch-able materials such as sisal. They really do use these vertical scratching surfaces, and it helps to keep them from scratching that favorite upholstered chair.

Provide hideaways for your cat. Cats love discovering places to hide. Think of times when you’ve had to search for your cat, only to find him under the bed, behind the furnace, or in other unfortunate places. Invest in a cat condo that is designed especially to meet the privacy needs of your cats. You’ll be able to find them as well!

Play with your cat. In your cat’s mind, it’s their favorite
kind of play. During daily play sessions with you, your cat can enjoy a greater degree of intellectual stimulation and aerobic activity. In particular, consider activities that allow your cat to exercise her hunting instincts. Toys that resemble prey, such as mice and birds, are ideal. Wand toys offer a perfect way for you to lure your cat into “the thrill of the chase”.

We’ve also taught our cats some fun tricks, such as fetching toy balls. The toy ball should be light weight and small, such as a Loopies toy or a tinsel mouse. Reward your cats with their favorite treats to encourage repetition.

Now, go make your cat happy!