Michael Probert

Updated for 2026. A cat tree built for an average 9–10 lb cat is a real hazard for a 15–20 lb Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest Cat, or Ragdoll: a big cat lands with far more force than its resting body weight suggests, and a narrow base or thin post that’s fine for a smaller cat […]

Updated for 2026. Cats scratch because they need to — not because they’re being difficult. The question isn’t how to stop it, it’s how to give your cat something better to scratch than your couch. Below, we cover 12 verified scratchers and scratching posts across the five formats that actually matter: couch and furniture protectors, […]

Updated for 2026. A cat water fountain only helps your cat drink more if it’s actually clean. Left too long, fountains develop biofilm (“pink slime”), limescale, and saturated filters that make water taste off — which can drive a cat back to the sink or, worse, off water altogether. This guide covers how often to […]

Updated for 2026. If your cat seems to barely touch its water bowl, it’s easy to assume the worst — but for many cats, especially those eating wet food, that’s actually normal. Cats evolved from desert ancestors, and much of their daily water can come from food rather than the bowl. That said, real changes […]