From the monthly archives:

April 2012

Why Do Cats Scratch After Using the Litter Box?

April 23, 2012

Excessive scratching is a theme with you guys! I have received quite a few questions about why your cats scratch the beejesus out of everything around them, right after they do their business. So, I enlisted the help of our Litter Box Mentor, Marilyn Krieger, to see if we could help you minimize the scratching [...]

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Our Problem Cats: We Love Them Anyway

April 13, 2012

I just had to share this wonderful comment I received yesterday from a new reader who remembers her cat, Fasha, who peed all over the house. After ruling out medical problems, Fasha’s family tried everything experts suggest to do: change box locations, litter, everything. In the end, Fasha’s mom says she just ignored Fasha, cleaned [...]

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Litter Box Hit or Miss

April 9, 2012

What do you do when your cat’s litter box issues are hit or miss? Today our Litter Box Mentor, Marilyn Krieger answers a question from a reader who’s at the end of her rope. Marilyn is a certified Cat Behavior Consultant and owner of The Cat Coach, LLC® solves cat behavior problems through on-site and [...]

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Litter Boxes and Selling Your Home

April 6, 2012

It’s springtime! The season when lots of homes go on the market. I found this interesting article by New York Times real estate writer Tim McKeough a few weeks ago about what to do with your litter box when your house is on the market and you have prospective buyers coming through. Whether they like [...]

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My Cat Pees in His Water Bowl!

April 2, 2012

I’m so happy to introduce you to our newest Litter Box Mentor, Marilyn Krieger. Marilyn Krieger, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant and owner of The Cat Coach, LLC® solves cat behavior problems through on-site and phone consultations. We are extremely fortunate to have her assistance here at the HLB! Marilyn’s award-winning book, Naughty No More! focuses [...]

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