Cat Blog
The Definitive Guide to Cat Behavior and Body Language
Cats, like human-beings, reveal their inner states through their body language. At tuft + paw, we spend a ton of time researching cats in order to design our cat furniture. We have both a cat behaviorist and a veterinarian on our team, so we have a lot of insight into why cats behave a certain way.
Product Reviews
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Is it Safe to Flush Cat Litter? What You Need to Know
We get it. Flushable cat litter sounds almost too good to be true. It’s convenient and makes containing litter box odors easier. Many cat owners also appreciate the eco-friendly aspect of reduced landfill waste. But you may have heard warnings not to flush cat litter—even if the packaging says it's safe. In this article, we’ll answer the question: Is it safe to flush cat litter? We’ll also go over what type of cat litter is flushable, flushing cat litter risks and what precautions you should...
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Best Cat Litter for Small Apartments
We might be biased, but in our opinion, cats are one of the best pets for apartment living. They thrive in vertical spaces, don’t need daily walks, and generally keep things quiet for the neighbors. But choosing the best cat litter for small apartments can be surprisingly tricky. Odors spread quickly, dust is harder to contain, and storage space is limited. Basically, the wrong litter can quickly take over your home. To find the best cat litter for apartment living, we analyzed cat litter rev...
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Best Cat Litter for Odor Control: Top 6 Picks & Expert Reviews
Litter box odor is one of those things you don’t notice—until you really notice it. And while plenty of cat litters promise “maximum odor control,” not all of them actually deliver in real homes, with real cats, and real daily use. We looked at what actually works by reviewing lab data, veterinary input, customer reviews, and hands-on testing across different litter types. Odor control mattered most, but so did dust, tracking, clumping performance, and whether cats were willing to use the box...
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How Often to Change Cat Litter (And Why You're Not Doing It Often Enough)
Nobody enjoys changing the litter box. And yet, it’s one of those unglamorous routines that quietly affects everything—from how your home smells to whether your cat actually wants to use the box at all. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re changing your cat’s litter often enough (or too often), you’re not alone. It’s a balancing act: frequent enough to control odor and support your cat’s health, but not so frequent that you’re wasting perfectly good litter. Below, we’ll break down how often...
