Derek Benson

A 4-foot tree with a broad, flat top perch works perfectly. My friend’s Ragdoll, Oliver, weighs 16 pounds and spends hours on a sturdy, low tree near the window. He uses a ramp to get up and rarely bo…

I've seen it work well when kids understand the cat's boundaries. Egyptian Maus are incredibly fast and need space to zoom around, so a child who won't chase or grab makes a huge difference. The key i…

I’ve had British Shorthairs for years, and while they’re not natural retrievers like some dogs or even other cat breeds, I’ve taught mine to fetch with patience. They’ll do it if the reward is high-va…