A multi-cat home doesn’t have to mean constant cleaning battles. The secret isn’t scrubbing harder — it’s setting up the right systems. I’ve put together my best tips for cutting down on fur, dander, and mess — while keeping your cats happy and stress-free #cats https://youtu.be/QYzI0QZAP98

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𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 #𝟵: 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 Create a mini cat garden with cat grass, catnip, or cat-safe spider plants. Add a sunny window perch so your cat can watch birds and soak in natural sights and sounds safely. Always check which plants are safe for your cat - many are toxic.

More than half of dog owners say sustainability matters—and pet brands are listening. From biodegradable poop bags to organic food, eco-friendly dog products are helping pups and the planet ➡️ https://catanddoghouse.com/sustainable-products-for-dogs/

Last winter our dog Roman learned he could hop our snow-covered fence and vanish into the woods 😱 Enter the Tractive DOG 6 GPS & Health Tracker. Real-time alerts, virtual fences & even health monitoring = total peace of mind. This little device is a game changer #dogs 👉 https://youtu.be/ArEAl5ZXJIs

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Your dog’s not just being dramatic at 2 a.m.—that barking could be a clue. From fear to frustration, discover what’s really behind the noise. ➡️ https://catanddoghouse.com/dog-barking-all-night/

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘀 #𝟲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 In a study, 93% of dogs grieving the loss of a companion had lived together for over a year, 66% slept side by side, and 86% shared resting spaces. Nearly half had a “parental” bond — one caring for the other #dogs

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲, 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 #𝟳: 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 When scared or cornered, biting can be a defense mechanism. Triggers might include loud noises, new pets, visitors, or unwanted handling #cats #cats#catsofbluesky ⬇️

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 #𝟴: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽 Lasers can excite but also frustrate because the cat can't "catch" anything tangible. To make it healthy play, toss down a real toy your cat can grab — completing the full hunting cycle and preventing stress #cats

Ever feel like you're walking a tightrope with your anxious dog? One wrong move, and everything unravels. After 20 years with rescue dogs, I put together The Fearless Fido Formula—a 42-page guide + 4 bonus tools to help bring calm, confidence, and clarity back into the picture. #dogs #dogs#dogsofbluesky

Bored cat = frustrated cat. These 5 DIY enrichment ideas are simple, cheap, and guaranteed to keep your feline friend curious, active, and less likely to knock things off shelves (maybe). #cats #cats#catsofbluesky

Bringing home a new dog is exciting, but the first 24 hours are crucial for setting them up for success. ➡️ Should you introduce them to the whole family right away? ➡️ What’s the best way to help them feel safe in a new environment? ➡️ What common mistakes should you avoid?

Kneading is more than a quirk — it’s a window into your cat’s past. From kittenhood instincts to surprising ways cats comfort themselves, kneading reveals more about your cat than you might think #cats

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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘀 #𝟱: 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 Dogs that were especially close to the one who passed — sleeping near each other, playing, or sharing food — were far more likely to show signs of sadness or anxiety afterward #dogs

Blissfully purring one minute, biting the next? If your cat turns from cuddle bug to chomper mid-petting, it’s not "aggressive" behavior—it’s simple communication. Here’s what petting-induced aggression really means, and how to handle it ➡️ https://catanddoghouse.com/cat-purrs-then-bites/

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 #𝟳: 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 Cats are natural predators. Hide treats or toys around your apartment to let them stalk, chase, and “catch.” It’s enrichment that channels instinct and boosts confidence #cats

Is your dog keeping you up at night with non-stop barking? 🐶🌙 Whether it’s wildlife outside, noisy neighbors, or something more serious like pain or anxiety, there’s usually a reason behind those midnight outbursts ➡️ https://catanddoghouse.com/why-dogs-bark-at-night/

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 #𝟲: 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘅𝗲𝗱 In tight quarters, playtime matters more than ever. Wand toys, balls, and chase games keep cats physically active and emotionally calm— while strengthening your bond #cats

Research shows that up to half of all dogs show some signs of anxiety — fear, phobias, and stress are more common than you think. The good news? There are ways to help them feel safe again — and it starts with understanding what they’re really feeling

Thinking of changing your new cat’s name? 🐱 Good news — studies show that cats can recognize their own names, even when spoken by strangers. And in multi-cat households, they may even learn the names of other cats and human family members 😲

Ever hurried your dog along because they “sniff too much”? You might be stopping them from something far more important than you realize. Letting your dog sniff on walks could be the simplest way to boost their happiness and wellbeing #dogs https://youtu.be/Ok7M1cxL22s

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘀 #𝟰: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 ‘𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗼𝗴’ 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 In a study of 426 dog owners in Italy, most reported emotional and behavioral changes in their surviving dogs after a companion’s death — a pattern strikingly similar to human grief #dogs

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After losing a companion, many cats show signs of mourning—searching, crying, withdrawing, or even becoming clingier than ever. Here's how to tell if your cat is grieving—and how to help them through it ➡️ https://catanddoghouse.com/cat-behavior-after-loss/

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗴, 𝗧𝗶𝗽 #𝟱: 𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 A busy brain is a calmer brain. Puzzle toys, scent games, and training sessions help anxious dogs focus, problem-solve, and worry less #dogs #dogs#dogsofbluesky ⬇️

Does your dog freeze, tremble, or tuck their tail when something new happens? 🐶 Fear doesn’t always look dramatic—sometimes it’s subtle, like a tight mouth or a quick tongue flick ➡️ https://catanddoghouse.com/rescue-dog-scared-of-everything/

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲, 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 #𝟲: 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Yes, some cats give “love bites.” Gentle nibbles, face bites, or playful nips can actually be affection—often paired with purring 💕⬇️ #cats #cats#catsofbluesky

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 #𝟱: 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝘂𝘇𝘇𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 Interactive feeders turn mealtime into mental exercise. They mimic hunting, engage the brain’s “seeking” system, and help prevent boredom-related issues like meowing or overgrooming #cats

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘀 #𝟯: 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 Common symptoms include listlessness, loss of appetite, restlessness, or sleeping more than usual. Some dogs become clingy, others hide away — both are natural responses to loss #dogs

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 “𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸” 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝘀? Ever feel like your dog has so much to say if only they had the words? That’s the idea behind dog talking buttons that let your dog press and “speak” words like outside, play, or food #dogs #dogs#dogsofbluesky ➡️ https://catanddoghouse.com/best-dog-talking-buttons/

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘀 #𝟮: 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮 𝗗𝗼𝗴’𝘀 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘀 Grief isn’t just human. Like elephants, dolphins, and primates, dogs can show clear signs of mourning — from withdrawal and loss of interest to visible sadness and confusion #dogs

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 #𝟰: 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 Scratching isn’t bad behavior — it’s essential. Place tall sisal posts near sleeping spots and entryways to let your cat stretch, mark territory, and stay emotionally balanced #cats

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗘𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧! Because rescue dogs (& cats) are my passion, I decided to make my Homeward Hound Rescue Dog Handbook completely free! It’s everything I wish I’d known when I adopted my first 2 rescues + how to help your new dog feel safe and confident. 🥰 Link in top comment for easy access #dogs

Think cats are incommunicative? Their secret language might shock you — especially what those airplane ears really mean 😾😺 https://catanddoghouse.com/how-cats-communicate-with-each-other/?utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=11-20-25-Think-cats-are-

Still trying to figure out which of your dogs is the “alpha”? The truth is, that whole concept is based on outdated studies of captive wolves and then applied erroneously to domestic dogs. Real canine social dynamics are far more flexible, fluid, and peaceful than the old pack leader myth suggests.

Think your dog’s testing your authority? That “alpha” stuff is outdated. Real respect isn’t about dominance—it’s about trust, safety, and connection. ➡️ https://catanddoghouse.com/signs-your-dog-respects-you/

Does your dog’s nose seem permanently glued to the ground? That sniffing spree isn’t just random—it’s how she navigates her environment. From decoding scent trails to self-soothing when stressed, your dog’s nose is her window to the world. 👉 https://catanddoghouse.com/dog-sniffing-behavior/

🦮 𝗠𝘆 𝗚𝗼-𝗧𝗼 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗵 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜’𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿) After trying so many harnesses and leashes, I finally found “the one.” And I’m never switching back! #dogs

Ever notice how some cats walk past everyone in the room… and choose you? It’s not just random. From body language to trust, here’s what science (and experience) says about why cats pick their favorite humans ➡️ https://catanddoghouse.com/when-a-cat-picks-their-person/

Studies show that most cats relax to classical music—but fast-paced rock or heavy metal can leave them stressed and anxious. The coolest part? Researchers have even created music designed just for cats… and they love it most of all #cats #cats#catsofbluesky ➡️ https://youtu.be/nVmBmQffVzk

Vet visits shouldn’t leave you and your cat feeling anxious — but for many, they do. 😿 With so many cats stressed by unfamiliar smells, rough handling, and scary past experiences, it's no surprise that fewer cats get vet care compared to dogs.

𝗗𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘀 & 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁? “Pets, particularly dogs and cats, have highly developed olfactory senses that allow them to detect subtle hormonal changes in humans, including those associated with pregnancy.” 👉 Have you ever felt like your pet knew something before you did? #cats #dogs

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Think your cat is just sulking after a trip to the vet? It might go deeper than that 💔

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 #𝟯: 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 Every cat needs somewhere to retreat. A simple cardboard box, cat cave, or blanket fort can lower stress levels and provide the comfort of a safe, enclosed space — especially in busy homes #cats