Frisky Feline Behavior Counseling

07/16/2025

🙀We DARE your to drop a guess👇🏻

📸 No filter here—Scout truly is as stunning as he looks! 😍 This handsome boy has a purrfect personality to match his good looks. 🐾 But here's the fun part... Can you guess his breed? 🤔

Is he rocking that long, luxurious mane like a Maine C**n? Or is there something else behind that majestic fur?

Drop a comment below! Answer at 9PM Today👇🏻✨

07/14/2025

🐾 Let's Talk Cat Food Puzzles for $1 or less! 🧩🐱Mental stimulation isn’t just for dogs—our feline friends crave it too! Providing your cat with food puzzles can be a purr-fect way to engage their natural hunting instincts, reduce stress, and build confidence. 😺💪

But here’s the key: 🗝️ Match the challenge to your cat’s experience and motivation! Not every kitty is ready to solve a Rubik’s cube on day one (even if they act like it 😹). Start simple and build from there.

✨ Try these easy, DIY ideas to get started:

🥚 Egg carton: Drop a few treats or kibble in each pocket and let your cat figure it out.
🧁 Muffin tin or ice cube tray: Bigger, shallow spaces make it easy to see and scoop.
🗂️ Drawer organizer: Wide, open sections for a clear view and gentle paw scooping.

You don’t need fancy gadgets to make mealtime more fun—just a little creativity and something worth getting excited about!🎉🐾

Got a favorite DIY puzzle or want help picking one for your kitty? Drop a pic or question below—we’re all ears! 👂🐾💬

07/14/2025

😺🐾 A paws-itively wonderful visit to our friends at Animal Friends of Connecticut🐾😻

We’re so grateful to spend time with the amazing humans—and even more amazing meowgical kitties—that call AFOC home. 🧡 Every visit reminds us how much love, care, and dedication goes into giving these fabulous felines the purr-fect lives while they wait for their forever families. We’re so happy to support their mission and be a small part of their big-hearted efforts. 💪🐱💕

Thank you, AFOC, for all you do—and for letting us be a part of your meow-velous journey! 🧡🐾

07/14/2025

Spraying behaviors can leave even the most devoted pet parent feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. You're not alone — and there are things you can do about it. 💛

I spoke to Modern Cat Magazine about what really causes spraying and how to help your cat (and your sanity).👇🏻🐱

🐾 Read more:

Everything you need to know about cat spraying

07/12/2025

Online pet bereavement group ❤️

Losing a pet is never easy, but you don't have to go through it alone. Our Pet Bereavement support groups are made possible by the generosity of Dr. Roger Blankfein, In the Comfort of Home - house call pet euthanasia. Dr. Blankfein provides an in-home pet euthanasia service to make your most difficult situation as peaceful and relaxed as possible–for both you and your pet. 🌈💜

The next online Pet Bereavement Support Group session is Wednesday, July 16th from 6:00-7:00pm. No registration required, simply visit https://meet.google.com/rwj-fkbi-oqn?pli=1 to join.

07/12/2025

Did you hear our friends at NorthPoint Pets & Company expanded? 🙀🎉

We had to stop in and say hello, of course stocking up on our favorites! If your cat has not tried the Shameless Pets treats they have these in 3 flavors in stock and so much more for your feline companions including a huge vaiety of food, litter, enrichment and even cat trees! We give them two paws way up!

07/11/2025

It's not always what you think!

Behavior is often the canary in the coal mine. Many times, clients notice a behavior change before their pet shows obvious signs of physical pain or illness.

So before you label your dog stubborn or old or protective, let's really dig into what might be going on.

I’m here to help you spot the clues, teach you how to get good videos for your vet and communicate what needs to be said in a concise way and to help you advocate for them. ❤️

Read more in my post: https://rescuedbytraining.com/2025/07/07/pain-causing-behavior/

07/10/2025

🎶 We are Siamese if you please... We are Siamese if you don't please! 🎶

Siamese cats are truly extraordinary—with their striking looks and bold personalities, they always leave an impression! We had the pleasure of a fabulous feline visit last week from this stunning trio: Sabi, Cookie, and Pumpkin. 🐾

Want to see more of their charm? Show them some ❤️ by hitting that reaction button below! 👇🏻

07/09/2025

07/09/2025

🐾The Litter Box Files: What Your Cat is Really Telling You 🐾
There’s more to scooping the litter box than just tidying up. Are you truly paying attention? 🧐

Every scoop is a little check-in on your cat’s health. When you know what’s normal for your cat's p*e and p**p—size, shape, smell, frequency—you’ll also be the first to spot when something’s off. 💩🚨

Here’s what to keep an eye on while scooping:
✨ Wet or extra-smelly p**p?
✨ Hard, dry, or rock-like stool?
✨ Anything odd in the stool (fur, plastic, string)?
✨ Less urine than usual—or way more?
✨ Urine smelling strange or super strong?
✨ Kitty suddenly p*eing outside the box?

🚩 Occasional changes in stool or urine? Call your vet.
🚩 Blood in the box? Vet. Immediately.
🚩 Anything that makes you say “Huh, that’s new”? Vet.

These “gifts” in the box are your cat’s way of communicating. Don’t ignore them! Daily monitoring can catch problems early—and this is where automatic boxes can sometimes fall short. If you can’t see the output, you might miss the signals. 👀

Your cat counts on you. And yes—scooping is love. 💛

07/08/2025

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You cat's microchip is not a GPS tracker! It only contains your contact info. Keep it updated!

07/08/2025

A good read! 😺
👉Remember that cats are not small dogs, their body language does not mean the same things so its important to know what you are looking at.

Your cat is saying something with the swish of its tail, but exactly why do cats wag their tails? We asked a pet behavior expert to explain.