by Kelly Detherow | Mar 6, 2026 | cat behavior, Cats, Multi-Cat Households, Pets
Part 4 of the Modern Cat Ownership Series If you are wondering how to introduce two cats without causing a total household war, you’ve probably heard the “old school” advice that makes every professional behaviorist cringe: “Just throw them in a room...
by Kelly Detherow | Feb 6, 2026 | Cat Integration & Introductions, feline behavior consulting, Multi-Cat Households, Pets
In my previous posts, we explored [Modern Cat Ownership: Why It’s Different Today ] and how to successfully [How Long Does It Take for a Cat to Adjust to a New Home?]. But if you are looking to expand your clowder—or if you’re wondering why your current cats keep...
by Kelly Detherow | Dec 12, 2025 | cat behavior, cat care, Cat Health, Cats, Pets, Pets / Animals
The holiday season is a beautiful time for new additions to the family, including kittens and cats. If you are a current or potential cat owner, the topic of scratching—and sometimes, the drastic measure of declawing—may have crossed your mind. Fortunately, there are...
by Kelly Detherow | Sep 19, 2025 | cat behavior, Cats, Pet Ownership
The first rays of sunlight pierce my bedroom window, and I feel it. A gentle, insistent prod. My nose. My cheek. A little paw tap-dancing on my eyeball. I sigh, a long, weary exhalation that could power a small sailboat. “Tony,” I whisper, but the name is...
by Kelly Detherow | Sep 5, 2025 | cat behavior, Cat Health, cat toys, Cats, Pets
As a loving pet parent, you’re always on the lookout for ways to enrich your cat’s life, spark their playful side, and maybe even offer a little help with stress or boredom. Enter Nepeta cataria, more commonly known as catnip – a seemingly unassuming herb with...
by Kelly Detherow | Aug 29, 2025 | cat behavior, Cat Health, Cats, Pets
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...
