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You and your cat matter to us! We want you to have a successful relationship and a strong bond. Whether you’re struggling with a cat behavior problem or just want to learn more about cat care, you’ll find answers here.

Allergies to Cats

Allergen-Reducing Pet Food

Allergies to Cats: Myths & Truths

How to Live with Pets & Allergies

Catios, Cat Fencing & Outdoor Enclosures

Cat Fence: Cat Fence In

Cat Fence: Oscillot Fence Roller

Cat Fence: Purrfect Fence

Catio Building – OregonLive Article

Catio Examples

Catio Spaces DIY Plans

Cats Safe at Home

Premade Catios & Kits: Habitat Haven

What is a Catio?

Clicker Training & Positive Reinforcement

Clicker Train Your Kitten

Getting Started with Clicker Training

How to Clicker Train Your Cat

Positive Reinforcement: Training Your Cat with Treats and Praise

Why Clicker Train a Cat?

Disaster Preparedness

Disaster Preparedness: Keeping Cats Safe

Ensure lifetime care for your pets

Housing and Financial Hardship Resources

Emergency Animal Rescue Services / Cat Up In a Tree

Cat in a Tree Rescue

Emergency Animal Rescue: OHSTAR

Grief Support for Pet Loss

APLB Pet Loss Chatroom

APLB Pet Loss Support Services

Dove Lewis Pet Loss Support Program

Gateway Pet Grief Support Resources

Pet Compassion Careline (855) 245-8214

Grooming

Flea & Parasite Control for Cats

Hairballs

How to Bathe Your Cat

How to Brush Your Cat’s Teeth

How to Trim Your Cat’s Claws

SoftPaws: Nail Caps for Cats

What is Declawing?

KIds & Cats

Babies & Cats: Making it Work

Kids & Cats: 10 Things Every Parent Should Know

Kids & Cats: Building Friendships

Leash-Training a Cat

Harness & Leash Training

Train Your Cat to Walk on a Leash

What Kind of Harness Does Your Cat Need

Litter Box Issues

5 Reasons Not to Toilet Train Your Cat

Cleaning Cat Urine Stains & Odors

Kitten Litter Box Training

Litter Box Basics

Litter Box Issues and Your Senior Cat

Reducing Urine Marking

Solving Litter Box Issues

Troubleshooting the Litter Box

Meowing & Purring

Separation Anxiety & Meowing

The How and Why of Nighttime Meowing

Understanding Your Talkative Cat

Why Do Cats Purr?

Why Does My Cat Meow So Much?

Poisons & Toxins

Antifreeze Dangers to Cats

Common Cat Hazards

Lilies Are Highly Toxic to Cats

Plant Safety and Your Cat

Toxic & Non-Toxic Plants

Scratching & Chewing Household Items

Destructive Chewing & Pica

Destructive Scratching

How to Choose a Scratching Post

How to Stop Your Cat from Scratching Furniture

How to Trim Your Cat’s Claws

Scratch This, Not That

SoftPaws: Nail Caps for Cats

Training Your Cat to Use the Scratch Post

What is Declawing?

Shy / Fearful Cats

Chill Out: Tips to Help a Nervous Kitten Relax

Fearful Cats

Help a Shy or Fearful Cat Adjust to Your Home

How to Socialize Shy or Fearful Cats

Tips for Introducing a Shy Cat to Your Home

Senior Cat Care

Caring for Senior Cats

Litter Box Issues and Your Senior Cat

What to Feed a Senior Cat

Rough Play & Aggression

Aggression Toward People

Cat Aggression During Petting

How to Treat & Prevent Cat Bites

Managing Your Kitten’s Rough Play

Solving Intercat Aggression

Understanding Aggression in Cats

Train a Cat to Use a Carrier

Carrier – How to Make Your Cat Love It

Carrier Train Your Cat

Traveling & Moving with a Cat

Introducing a Cat to a New Territory

Pet Sitters

Tips for a Successful Move with Your Cats

Traveling by Car with Your Pet

Traveling by Plane with Your Cat

Other Recommended Resources

ASPCA Cat Care

Best Friends Animal Society

Cat Behavior Associates (Pam Johnson-Bennett)

Cat Friendly Homes

Fear Free Happy Homes

Jackson Galaxy (the “Cat Daddy”)

Kitten Lady (Hannah Shaw)

Other Portland-Area Animal Organizations

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