George Ellis

Dangling toy mice on elastic strings. Attach one to a door frame or cat tree at eye level. The erratic bounce mimics fleeing prey. Your Wegie will crouch, calculate trajectory, and launch. The elastic…

Skip the feather wands. Try a flirt pole with a weighted toy at the end-drag it across carpet, let it "hide" under furniture. Your Burmese will stalk, then explode into a chase. End every session with…

Give the Ragamuffin a high perch or cat tree the dog can’t reach. Even a calm dog that gives space during naps can accidentally step on a sleeping cat or block a path. I’ve seen a relaxed Labrador and…

Breed lines differ, but neither guarantees a lap cat. Ragamuffins were developed for a calmer, more sedentary temperament-they’re often described as "lap potatoes." Ragdolls tend to be more active and…

Expect it. They’ll trade vertical sprints for strategic climbs-think sturdy ramps or low wide perches. I’ve seen a 13-year-old Abyssinian insist on scaling a bookshelf to nap on a specific high shelf,…

I’ve had both. The Maine Coon is a bulldozer-solid, heavy, and clumsy on tight perches. My Norwegian Forest Cat would tightrope across a shelf edge like it was a branch. Their back legs are built for …

Yes. The Devon Rex coat is delicate. Each hair is fine and lacks the protective outer layer found in most cats. Brushing too hard can break the waves or cause irritation. Use a soft bristle brush or …

Both of mine chattered at birds as kittens, but now they rarely make a sound during actual hunting. They freeze, flick their tail tip once, then pounce without any noise. The chatter seems more a frus…

Yeah, I’ve seen that mix-up happen. The round cheeks and big eyes are similar, but the Scottish Fold’s folded ears are the dead giveaway. An Exotic Shorthair has normal, upright ears, so once you spot…