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Notes on living with cats

Practical, source-backed writing about living with cats — enrichment, play, catios, and the gear that actually earns its shelf space. New posts land here and in the RSS feed.

Why Your Cat Sleeps So Much, and What Her Sleep Is Telling You

Cats sleep most of the day for good reasons. Here's what's normal, why the 4am zoomies happen, what the twitching and the sleeping positions mean, and the sleep changes that are actually worth a vet visit.

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The Bored Cat Problem: Why Enrichment, Catios, and Play Matter

Most bad cat behavior is an unmet need, not a personality flaw. Here's what the AAFP/ISFM feline environmental needs guidelines actually ask for — vertical space, safe outdoor access, two short play sessions a day — and the gear that delivers it.

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