Cat Care Tips & Expert Feline Advice
Cat Care Blog
Welcome to the Just Fur-Babies blog, your source for expert cat care tips and professional pet advice in Kansas City. Our Fear Free® certified specialists share specialized feline knowledge to help your fur-babies thrive in the homes they love.
Sharing expert advice trusted by 400+ KC families and their 800+ fur-babies.
Deciphering Your Cat’s Scratch: Are They a Vertical Climber or a Horizontal Groundskeeper?
Every furniture-owning pet parent has faced the same dilemma: understanding their unique cat scratching post preferences before the heirloom rug is destroyed. As a Fear Free® certified specialist in Overland Park, I’ve found that most cats aren't 'bad'—they just have...
Unleash the Inner Hunter: Why Your Cat Needs Enrichment and How to Provide It
As a devoted pet parent, you probably spend a lot of time making sure your cat is well-fed, comfortable, and loved. You provide cozy beds, fresh water, and plenty of petting sessions. But have you ever considered what's going on inside their minds? Beyond the purrs...
Sniffing Out Calm: Pheromones for Your Furry Friends
Creating a peaceful multi-pet household is about more than just luck; it’s about understanding the science of dog and cat calming techniques. Whether you are using a Feliway Optimum diffuser for your feline friends or looking for low-stress handling for your pups, the...
The Purr-fect Prescription: How Cats Enhance Your Mental Well-being
Many pet parents in Kansas City have felt the immediate sense of peace that comes when a purring fur-baby settles into their lap. It leads us to a fascinating question: can cats help with anxiety in a measurable, scientific way? As a Fear Free® certified specialist,...
When Indoor Adventures Go Astray: What to Do When Your Cat Goes Missing
There is no panic quite like the realization that your fur-baby is nowhere to be found. When it comes to lost or missing indoor cats, the search strategy is entirely different than it is for an outdoor roamer. As a professional cat specialist here in Kansas City, I...
Kitty’s Thirsty? Let’s Talk About Water!
Hi everyone! Do you have a cat? Cats are super cool pets! But did you know they need water just like we do? We've seen lots of different ways cats get their water, from bowls to fancy fountains. Let's learn why water is so important for our furry friends! Why Water is...
Pet First Aid: Be Your Pet’s Hero! (Especially During Pet First Aid Awareness Month)
Hey everyone! April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and as someone who teaches pet first aid, I want to talk about why it's SO important for every pet parent to know a little bit about it. Knowing some basics can really make a huge difference! Think of it like this:...
Tiny Paws, Big Needs: Kitten Season is Here, Navigating Feral Kitten Season!
Hello, fellow feline fanatics! As a proud board member of Meowy Matchmakers Cat Rescue and a professional in-home cat sitter, I've seen firsthand the incredible work this small but mighty nonprofit does. And right now, as the sun warms Overland Park, Lenexa, Olathe...