Are Laser Pointers REALLY Bad for Cats? How to Play Safely What's the truth about laser pointers? Are they really bad for cats? Summer looks at the pros and cons, and offers suggestions.

Some cats love laser pointers, and some cats don't really understand them. Which is your cat? Find out if these toys are really safe for your cat here: www.sparklecat.com/special/lase... #cattoys #catlovers

7 Things Humans Do That Confuse Cats Summer lists 7 things humans do that confuse cats, from talking to forbidding them to get off the counters.

If you are a kitty, humans can be confusing! And here are seven things that REALLY confuse us: www.sparklecat.com/special/7-th... #catlovers #cats

My Bonnet Modeling Session on Video Summer shares a funny video in which she models her new knit bonnet in a variety of outfits...with all the flubs left in.

My human and I went back and shot a video of me modeling my new knit bonnet with my outfits! And while it's not exactly the most polished video ever, it sure is fun! You can see it here: www.sparklecat.com/weird-cat-vi... #catvideo #cathat

Here Is How a Cat Wants to Be Handled - Secrets Even Experienced Cat Lovers Mess Up On! Summer explains how a cat wants to be handled - and it's something a study shows that even experienced cat lovers don't do.

Your cat will love you if you learn the best practices for handling them! And I have the tips you need to know: www.sparklecat.com/special/how-... #catadvice #catlovers

Funny Sunday Photos It's Sunday - time for Summer's funny photos of the week! And she has some really hilarious outtakes this time around.

It's time for outtakes! And just wait til you see the funny photos I have for you this week: www.sparklecat.com/diary/funny-... #funnycat #funnycatphotos

What a handsome kitty!

Avoid Getting Bitten by Mosquitoes Without Harming Your Cat - Here Are Non-Poisonous Solutions Summer explains how to avoid getting bitten by mosquitos without harming your cat with poisonous chemicals - natural solutions.

Is your human as attractive to mosquitos as my human is? She gets bitten like mad! So I thought it would be important to point out which insect deterrents cat lovers should avoid: www.sparklecat.com/special/avoi... #catlovers #mosquitos

Impromptu Master Bathroom Portraits After a video shoot for a TikTok brand, Summer poses for some impromptu portraits in the master bathroom, and shares the results.

I thought we’d wrapped on a project in the master bathroom - but then my human wanted to do some portraits of me. Check them out here, and let me know what you think: www.sparklecat.com/diary/improm... #catphoto #cats

Cats Are NOT Low Maintenance Pets Summer explains why cats are not low maintenance pets.

Do you know someone who believes cats are low maintenance pets? Ugh! Can you please set them straight? Here's what I have to say: www.sparklecat.com/special/cats... #catlovers #catbehavior

What Happened During My Mother's Day Photo Session Summer shows what happened during her Mother's Day gift roundup photo session - she had a sneaky visitor show up!

There was more to my Mother's Day photo session than you saw in yesterday's blog post! Here are the pics you DIDN'T see: www.sparklecat.com/diary/what-h... #catmodel #catlife

The Subtle, Secret Signs Your Cat May Be Sick Cats hide their illnesses, but Summer explains the subtle, secret signals your cat may be sick so you can get them treatment sooner.

My human watches every detail about my wellbeing to make sure I'm healthy! And here's a quick primer on how to do that for your cat: www.sparklecat.com/special/the-... #cathealth #catlovers

My Mother's Day Picks From Etsy! Summer shares her favorite Mother's Day gifts for cat lovers that she found on Etsy - from mugs and throws to vases and whimsical cards.

Yes, I'm already looking to Mother's Day! It's sooner than you think (May 10), so I figured I give you some fun cat lover picks you'll enjoy seeing here: www.sparklecat.com/store/human_... #catlovers #catgifts

Do Cats Apologize? Do cats apologize? Summer looks at this question, and explains the cats' point of view about their supposed misbehaviors.

Cats NEVER feel the need to apologize! Or do they? Here's what is really going on: www.sparklecat.com/special/do-c... #catbehavior #cats

In a Head Butt Sort of Mood Summer was in a head butt sort of mood when she had her therapy cat visit at the assisted living residence, and several residents benefited.

I got to visit my assisted living friends for this week's therapy cat visit! And I even gave out some happy head butts: www.sparklecat.com/diary/in-a-h... #therapycat #catlovers

Can a Feral Cat Be Tamed? Can feral cats be tamed? The answer is complicated, and not always positive. Summer explains, and tells how this relates to the peach kitty.

A lot of people wonder why we don't "just adopt the peach kitty." The reality of offering the inside life to a feral-raised cat is actually pretty complicated! Here's why: www.sparklecat.com/special/can-... #cats #feralcat

One Cat Hat, Five Different Outfits Summer gets a cat hat - a knit bonnet - from one of her human's Facebook friends, and she wears it with several different outfits.

Like my new knit hat? I got it from a friend of my human's, and I'm trying it on with several different outfits: www.sparklecat.com/diary/one-ca... #cathat #catmodel

How to Play With a Cat - Dos and Don’ts How to play with a cat? There are certain guidelines, and Summer offers up some important tips that make cat play safer and more fun.

Did you know there's a right way and a wrong way to play with your cat? It sounds ridiculous, but it's actually true, and I explain why here: www.sparklecat.com/special/how-... #catbehavior #catplay

My Pinafore Modeling Session on Video! Summer shares a video of her pinafore modeling session...which includes the surprise visit from the peach kitty.

Yes, there was a video of my pinafore modeling session! And I think you'll really enjoy it: www.sparklecat.com/weird-cat-vi... #catvideo #cats

The Best Cat Toy Ever (You May Be Surprised) Summer explains what is the best cat toy ever - and why.

Companies are always trying to invent a better cat toy...but did you know that the BEST cat toy doesn't require anything fancy? Find out what it is here: www.sparklecat.com/special/the-... #catlovers #catbehavior

Tongue-Out and Other Photo Flubs Summer shares a variety of tongue-out photo flubs...and a variety of other silly photos too, in this weekly funny photos series.

It's time for this week's funny photo flubs! Lots of tongue-out shots this time, along with so much silliness: www.sparklecat.com/diary/tongue... #funnycatphotos #tongueout

Pinafore Dress Modeling...and a Surprise It's a spring day, so Summer models a pinafore dress and accessories outside...and also gets a fun surprise.

I got to model this cute pinafore outside! And well, of course I had a surprise visit: www.sparklecat.com/diary/pinafo... #catdress #cutecat

Do Cats Have Tonsils? Do cats have tonsils? Summer's human wanted to know... so here you go!

If you've ever wondered whether cats have tonsils, I have the answer for you right here: www.sparklecat.com/special/do-c... #cathealth #catfacts

My Social Pet Shop Visit on Video Summer shares a video of her social pet shop visit, so you can see her in action, browsing and meeting people.

Want to see me being social in action? A new video of my shopping day just dropped, and you can see it here: www.sparklecat.com/weird-cat-vi... #catvideo #catlife

Our Chatty Therapy Cat Visit at the Children's Hospital Summer has a therapy cat visit at the children's hospital, and her human chats with many of the parents.

I got to visit the children's hospital this week! And I think I visited with as many adults as kids, including a really important one: www.sparklecat.com/diary/our-ch... #therapycat #catlovers

Everything You Wish You Didn’t Have to Know About Hairballs Summer explains all about hairballs - what they are, the problems they cause cats, and how to treat and prevent them.

Spring is shedding season! Which means it is also hairball season. So here's everything you wish you DIDN'T know about hairballs...but should: www.sparklecat.com/special/ever... #cathealth #cats

Social Time at the Pet Shop Summer has a shopping day, and in between browsing gets to have a lot of social time with the owner and a fellow shopper.

I had my favorite kind of shopping day - I got attention from people! And treats! You can see it all here: www.sparklecat.com/diary/social... #catadventure #cats

Finicky Felines - When Your Cat Won’t Eat If you have a cat that has stopped eating, Summer explains some of the reasons why and offers solutions for cats that won't eat.

Did your cat walk away from their dinner because they didn't like what you gave them...or is there something else going on? Here's how to know, and when it might be serious: www.sparklecat.com/special/fini... #catbehavior #catlovers

Spring Turret Stairs Portraits It's spring, prime time for taking photos in the turret. This time, Summer poses on the turret stairs for a variety of beautiful portraits.

My human captured some really cool photos of me on the turret stairs! They're fresh, just a few hours old, and you can see them here: www.sparklecat.com/diary/spring... #catphotography #somalicat

Proof! Cats Really DO Prefer People Who Hate Them Why do cats like people who hate them? The findings of a research study shows why, and Summer offers her thoughts.

If you've ever noticed that cats are drawn to people who say they don't like cats, there is a scientific reason for that! And I explain why here: www.sparklecat.com/special/proo... #cats #catbehavior

My March Adventures - Playtime, Peach Kitty Visits, and Posing! Summer shares the compilation of her cat adventures for March, featuring modeling, playtime, and visits with the peach kitty.

It's time for my monthly compilation of videos! And March had SO much fun! Between playtime, modeling, and visiting the peach kitty, this month had it all: www.sparklecat.com/weird-cat-vi... #catvideos #catadventures