One more thing: If you choose a deterrent that’s sprayed on furniture or door frames, it’s best to do a spot check before applying to ensure there’ll be no damage. With that in mind, these are the ...

New research shows that synthetic pheromones — chemicals animals release to communicate with each other — may be the solution to a “Tom and Jerry” conflict in your home. After six weeks of filling ...

Travel, vet visits, and new environments can all increase your cat’s anxiety and lead to signs of stress, like hiding, hissing, and swatting. To help your cat relax, the best cat calming sprays use ...

I’ve noticed cats do that, too. So, I talked about why with my friend Dr. Jessica Bell. She’s a veterinarian at Washington State University. She told me that cats rub their cheeks on things when ...

We are all familiar with the old adage "fighting like cat and dog", but a new scientific study now reveals how you can bid farewell to those animal scraps and foster a harmonious relationship between ...

You gave good advice in your column, “Cats messing in the house and fighting since toddler moved in (Jan. 29), to Nancy about using feline pheromones for her cats that were not getting along. I ...

Q:Do plug-in and spray pheromone products for cats, such as Comfort Zone, really work? Exactly how do they work, and can they have an adverse effect? A: When a cat is happy or feeling affectionate, ...

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Sara, a former shelter cat, has been luxuriating in my home for nine years. She’s always been gentle yet skittish, the proverbial scaredy-cat. But after Sammy—a high-spirited (read: aggressive) 5-year ...

We are all familiar with the old adage 'fighting like cats and dogs', but a new scientific study now reveals how you can bid farewell to those animal scraps and foster a harmonious relationship ...