Cat training & cat activity

Whether a cat is bored can primarily be determined by observing the animal's overall behavior. This is also true for Ivy, the cat of PETBOOK staff member Emily Reimann.

Many Owners Overlook Them 9 Signs Your Cat Is Bored

Is your cat bored? Here's how to tell. Plus, PETBOOK explains what really helps cats.

Expert Warns Against Social Media Tips These Training Tricks Can Seriously Confuse Cats

Lemons to Stop Cats from Biting Plants? Such Training Tricks for Cats Are Often Problematic. PETBOOK Explains.

Please Do Not Punish Reasons Behind Sudden Uncleanliness in Cats

When a cat suddenly starts urinating indoors, owners are often perplexed. Here's what might be causing it and what can help.

Expert Clarifies Do Cats Get Bored When Home Alone?

Cats also get bored when they're alone. PETBOOK explains which games are suitable—and which ones to avoid.

Spoiled and Pampered? 13 Signs Your Cat Is in Charge at Home

Our cats are often spoiled because we let them get away with almost anything. PETBOOK explains how owners can recognize this.

Expert on Common Mistakes Your Cat Isn't Playing? Here's What You're Doing Wrong

Many owners claim, "My cat doesn't play!" But this is rarely the case. PETBOOK explains what's really behind this behavior.

Intentional or Just a Game? Why Cats Continuously Throw Things off the Table

Why do cats throw things off the table continuously? PETBOOK explains the reasons for this behavior and offers tips.

Tips for a More Peaceful Night 6 Reasons Why Cats Get Annoying at Night – and What Can Be Done to Help

Cats like to wake up when we humans actually want to sleep at night. PETBOOK gives 6 reasons your cat may be annoying at night.

Expert Gives Tips How to Stop Your Cat from Disrupting Your Home Office

Running over keyboards or knocking over coffee cups. PETBOOK reveals what can stop your cat from disrupting your home office.

Toilet training How to teach kittens to use the litter box

Kittens use the litter box quite early on. However, accidents occasionally happen, especially at the beginning. Playful training can help.

Laser pointers, cat TV, ... Expert Warns Against These Games for Cats

Many cats seem to enthusiastically chase the glowing dot of a laser pointer. But beware—such games can backfire.

Woman plays with cat lying on its back, raising its paw defensively

Too Little, Too Rough, Too Boring These 8 Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes When Playing With Their Cat

Cats love to play. Unfortunately, we humans often make common mistakes when playing with them.

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DIY for Pets How to Easily Make a Cat Puzzle Board Yourself

Cats can work for their food with puzzle boards. Includes a video tutorial on how to easily make a puzzle board for cats yourself.

Hunting Instinct My Cat Brings Me Birds–What Can I Do About It?

Even well-fed house cats have a hunting instinct and bring home prey. How should you react when your cat brings birds and other animals into the house?