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When cats are villains from a James Bond movie

I’m speaking, of course, of the urge to destroy! Among the uninformed, cats have a reputation as random shredding machines. This rests on two interlocking assumptions; that cats are not, in fact, expressing a need we should help fulfill; and … Continue reading

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Scratching: Redirect the Need

Cat paws are marvels of engineering. Cats actually walk on their toes, and the retractable claws are hidden to keep them sharp and also to not betray their stealthy approach to prey. Claws are one of the cat’s special hunting … Continue reading

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