Cat Behavior

Shy cat socialization starts with a quiet room, hiding spots and patience. Use this 90-day plan and fill-in log to follow her pace.

Introducing a cat to a dog works at your cat’s pace, not the calendar’s. Use the four-week plan, with a Go, Hold or Back up check each week.

Hard cat bites can come with warning signs: flattened ears, a twitching tail, dilating pupils. Here’s how to read them before the next bite.

Why does my cat eat plants? Vets haven’t found one proven reason, but investigation, boredom and stress top the list. Here’s what to look for.

Cat christmas tree safety comes down to a few hazards. See which, from tinsel to lilies, mean a vet visit now and which mean a phone call.

Cats and fireworks: noise phobias are less common in cats, but they happen. Here’s a two-week plan, with emergency signs first.

Pet insurance may cover behavioral therapy for cats, but a problem that starts before coverage usually won’t be. Here’s how to check your policy.

Cat behaviorist cost depends on who you hire: Cornell lists $115, while veterinary behaviorists we checked start near $580.

Does Feliway work? In a 1,060-caregiver trial, scratching fell more with it, but placebo cats improved too. Read before you buy.

Do puzzle feeders really work? Research on them is limited, so we tested picks with four cats for six weeks.