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Connecticut's Certified Cat Behavior & Training Professional
Providing in home and Virtual consultations
Get help with litter box behaviors, aggression, fear, socialization, introductions, senior care, kitten 101, adult wellness, vet prep & more.

10/30/2026

Night Vent Edition:
What do you dislike most about litter boxes?
We're listening...👇

10/29/2026

🐾 We couldn’t miss National Cat Day! 🐱❤️

Today, we’re celebrating all the reasons we love our feline friends—from all the cuddles and unconditional love to the crazy antics and sometimes downright wild moments! 😹 They have a special way of making us laugh, keeping us on our toes, and leaving paw prints on our hearts forever.
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📸 Let’s celebrate our furry friends! Drop a picture of your cat in the comments below and show them some love! 🐈👇

10/29/2026

Show us your cat carriers 🐱
👇photos please

10/27/2026

🗣️ “How can I make sure my cat is good with my baby?” This is a question I get asked a lot by pet parents, and my answer might surprise you.

As a cat mom of two and a human mom, I’ve had to navigate these boundaries myself. And one thing I’ve learned is that we often put so much focus on teaching our cats how to behave around our children that we forget our children also need to learn how to behave around our cats.

👉It’s not just about teaching your cat to adjust to your baby. It’s about teaching your child to respect your cat.

From the very beginning, your baby is watching you. They’re learning how to interact with the world by watching how you interact with the animals in it.
If you force your cat to be held while they’re hissing, meowing, or trying to get away, your child may grow up thinking those signs, those boundaries don’t matter. But if you allow your cat to approach on their own terms, respect their space, and recognize when they’re saying “yes” or “no,” you’re teaching your child something incredibly important.

❤️ Love doesn’t mean unlimited access. Love means respect.

In my own experience, when you put intentional time into teaching your child how to interact appropriately with your cats, you can take so much pressure off the animals. Instead of expecting the cat to tolerate every interaction, you begin building a relationship based on trust, patience, and mutual respect. And often, when we get that part right, our cats have a much better opportunity to feel safe and comfortable around our children.

Of course, our cats need support, too! Gradual introductions, familiar routines, safe spaces, and positive experiences can make a world of difference. But remember, babies don’t automatically understand cats, and cats don’t automatically understand babies. Both need time, patience, and guidance.

And that bond doesn’t have to mean cuddles, kisses, or constant contact. Sometimes, the most beautiful relationship is one built on trust from a comfortable distance.

🐾 Our job isn’t to teach our cats to tolerate everything our children do. It’s to teach our children that animals have feelings, boundaries, and a voice of their own.

As parents, we have the opportunity to shape that relationship from the very beginning. Let’s make sure we’re teaching both sides, not just expecting our cats to do all the adjusting.

⚠️And always remember: babies and cats should never be left alone together, even if your cat seems completely comfortable.

10/26/2026

Please follow our friends, they post about really important cat topics that we absolutely love. Like this one 👇💕

10/26/2026

Read it 👇 thank you Dr. Lisa Radosta

10/22/2026

We want to see you recognize the best veterinarians you’ve had 👇🐈❤️

10/21/2026

🚫✋ I disagree… and I’m going to be open about it.

A cat owner is considering putting their cat outside because of house-soiling issues. And to make matters worse, others are encouraging it, saying things like, “Put them outside. If they have claws, they’ll be fine. If the cat gets hurt outside, that’s the cat’s fault, not yours.”

They asked my take on it. And so…👇
I disagree. Strongly.

There are other options besides putting a cat outside. MANY options. Even if you’ve tried several things, there may still be answers you haven’t explored yet. Please don’t give up on them.

I disagree that a cat is automatically safe outside simply because they have claws. Claws are not a force field. They won’t protect a cat from cars, diseases, parasites, extreme weather, predators, or cruel people. Having claws doesn’t make a cat invincible.

And I wholeheartedly disagree with the idea that if a cat gets hurt or killed outside, it’s the cat’s fault.

NO. Our cats depend on us. That’s our responsibility.

When we bring an animal into our lives, we take on the responsibility of caring for them through the good, the bad, and the frustrating moments. From food and enrichment to playtime, litter box issues, and veterinary care, we are their guides and their advocates.

House-soiling can be frustrating. I understand that. But it can also be a sign of an underlying medical issue, stress, or something about their litter box environment that needs to change. There are avenues to explore. There is help available.

And to say, often times it doesn’t help the behavior! It can make it worse.

We can’t just decide one day that we’re done and tell them to “figure it out.”

They don’t understand why the home they’ve always known is suddenly no longer safe. They don’t understand why the people they trust have put them out into a world they may not be equipped to survive.

Our cats are not disposable. They are not problems to be thrown away when things get difficult. They are living, feeling beings who depend on us to do right by them.

They deserve patience. They deserve compassion. They deserve a chance.

And they deserve better than being tossed outside because we ran out of patience.

Please, if you’re struggling with a cat who is house-soiling, seek help before making a decision that could put their life at risk. ❤️🐾

We owe them better. They trust us with their lives. 😩💔

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Bristol, CT
06010

Website

http://www.friskyfelinebehaviors.com/

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