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Feline behavior, communication and motivation. Includes posts on training and playing with your cat, identifying and adapting to feline needs and explorations into the complex relationships in multi-cat households.

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CatCentric’s first guest writer – and she’s all about the ferals!

CatCentric Posted on March 19, 2012 by Tracy DionJune 9, 2016

I am very pleased to announce CatCentric’s first guest writer, Laurie Goldstein! She’s a dear friend, an intelligent and caring woman, and as passionate about feral cat welfare as I am rabid… er, passionate about species-appropriate nutrition. Laurie has been … Continue reading →

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A lesson in communication.

CatCentric Posted on February 25, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

I’m not a morning person, never have been. Ask my mom or any of my colleagues. As a child, I missed as many school buses as I caught and during my military days, it took two alarm clocks set at … Continue reading →

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Q&A: My cats keep running off with the food; help!

CatCentric Posted on January 14, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

You’ve taken the first step, successfully switched your beloved felines to commercial raw and seen all the usual benefits – softer, shinier coats, less volume and odor in the litter box, and most important of all, more active, sociable kitties. … Continue reading →

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Q&A: Why does my cat keep putting her booty in my face?

CatCentric Posted on December 16, 2011 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

You and your kitty seem to get along really well, except for that one weird little thing – every time she hops up on your lap, she greets you courteously but then promptly turns around and flourishes her booty in … Continue reading →

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Q&A: How can I prevent the 5:00am breakfast call?

CatCentric Posted on December 6, 2011 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

One of the most ubiquitous complaints about living with cats is the early morning, middle of the night breakfast demand. Most folks take these cheeky wake-up calls in stride, only mumbling about them to other cat lovers who can sympathize … Continue reading →

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Q&A: Why does my cat suddenly bite me for no reason?

CatCentric Posted on November 28, 2011 by Tracy DionNovember 9, 2015

There you sit, enjoying a quiet moment while gently petting your beloved feline when he suddenly, inexplicably, turns and sinks his teeth into your hand, or lashes out with his claws. Your quiet moment bursts like a soap bubble and … Continue reading →

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