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Pam Johnson-Bennett

@thinklikeacat

Best-Selling Author / catbehaviorassociates.com Speaker / Hosted Animal Planet's Psycho Kitty / Certified Cat Behavior Consultant-ret.

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This is when playful bites, scratches, and ambushes become more serious and can actually cause injury. It’s something cat parents tend to notice more when the aggression is directed toward them, usually in the form of ankle attacks, ambushes, or biting and scratching that break

This is when playful bites, scratches, and ambushes become more serious and can actually cause injury. It’s something cat parents tend to notice more when the aggression is directed toward them, usually in the form of ankle attacks, ambushes, or biting and scratching that break
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🚨#BREAKING: A 13-year-old boy with special needs who got lost in the snow in North Carolina... ...has been RESCUED and FOUND by a police dog named Bo! Bo was given a piece of the boys clothing and found him in the dark, in the snow. INCREDIBLE!!!!

🚨#BREAKING: A 13-year-old boy with special needs who got lost in the snow in North Carolina...

...has been RESCUED and FOUND by a police dog named Bo!

Bo was given a piece of the boys clothing and found him in the dark, in the snow.

INCREDIBLE!!!!
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If your cat is scratching in inappropriate places, it could be that you haven't provided the right type of scratching post or pad. Many cats have specific preferences about vertical or horizontal objects.

If your cat is scratching in inappropriate places, it could be that you haven't provided the right type of scratching post or pad. Many cats have specific preferences about vertical or horizontal objects.
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Teaching children to interact gently and respectfully with cats lays the foundation for empathy, responsibility, and a lifelong love of animals.

Teaching children to interact gently and respectfully with cats lays the foundation for empathy, responsibility, and a lifelong love of animals.
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Building trust with your cat starts by honoring his ability to choose when and how he interacts. When you slow down and let him lead, you create a calmer, more positive connection that helps him feel safe.

Building trust with your cat starts by honoring his ability to choose when and how he interacts. When you slow down and let him lead, you create a calmer, more positive connection that helps him feel safe.
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Cats may look like they sleep all day, but fun and enrichment are essential to their health and happiness. A little intentional play can prevent boredom, reduce stress, and help your cat thrive.

Cats may look like they sleep all day, but fun and enrichment are essential to their health and happiness. A little intentional play can prevent boredom, reduce stress, and help your cat thrive.
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Not all cats express affection the same way, and some prefer connection without feeling restrained in any way. Respecting those preferences is one of the most meaningful ways to build trust and strengthen your bond. Hugging, a common sign of affection between humans, is not a

Not all cats express affection the same way, and some prefer connection without feeling restrained in any way. Respecting those preferences is one of the most meaningful ways to build trust and strengthen your bond. Hugging, a common sign of affection between humans, is not a
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She said my dog looked “dangerous.” She asked why a German Shepherd like this was even allowed on a plane. Ma’am, let me introduce you to Duke. That “threatening” animal spent six years deployed with Marine Special Operations. He’s a certified Multi-Purpose Canine. While most

She said my dog looked “dangerous.” She asked why a German Shepherd like this was even allowed on a plane.

Ma’am, let me introduce you to Duke. That “threatening” animal spent six years deployed with Marine Special Operations. He’s a certified Multi-Purpose Canine. While most
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In a multi-cat home, napping locations may matter more than you think. Providing different options gives each cat the freedom to choose what makes them feel safest and most comfortable. When cats have choices, stress goes down and harmony goes up

In a multi-cat home, napping locations may matter more than you think. Providing different options gives each cat the freedom to choose what makes them feel safest and most comfortable. When cats have choices, stress goes down and harmony goes up
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This is a condition where the cat engages in excessive grooming that becomes an obsessive behavior. This goes beyond the normal fastidious grooming that a cat would exhibit. catbehaviorassociates.com/psychogenic-al…

This is a condition where the cat engages in excessive grooming that becomes an obsessive behavior. This goes beyond the normal fastidious grooming that a cat would exhibit.
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Surprisingly, you may be sending a mixed message to your cat when attempting to train or correct behavior issues. We’ve all done it at some point – we’ve unintentionally rewarded the cat for the very behavior we didn’t want displayed. How does this happen? It’s an easy and common

Surprisingly, you may be sending a mixed message to your cat when attempting to train or correct behavior issues. We’ve all done it at some point – we’ve unintentionally rewarded the cat for the very behavior we didn’t want displayed. How does this happen? It’s an easy and common
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We actually share some similarities with cats. For the people who haven’t been able to relate to cats yet, maybe learning about a few of the things we have in common with these intelligent and loving creatures will soften their hearts a bit. Here are just some of ways in which

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Ever wonder why a perfectly healthy cat suddenly stops using the litter box? One often-missed culprit is stress. Even small changes in your cat’s world can have a big impact on behavior.

Ever wonder why a perfectly healthy cat suddenly stops using the litter box? One often-missed culprit is stress. Even small changes in your cat’s world can have a big impact on behavior.