Raw Paws Blog

Why Some Cats Don't Respond to Catnip—and What You Can Try Instead
Sep 11, 2026
Discover why some cats show little interest in catnip and explore other enrichment options including silvervine, scent games, freeze-dried treats, hunting play, climbing, and scratching.
Catnip Toys vs. Silvervine Toys: How to Choose Without Picking a "Winner"
Sep 10, 2026
Learn the differences between catnip and silvervine toys, why individual cats may prefer one or enjoy both, and how rotating scent-based toys can add variety to feline enrichment.
Why Cats Rub Their Faces on Toys, Furniture & People
Sep 09, 2026
Discover why cats rub their cheeks and faces on people and household objects, and how scent marking, bunting, familiarity, and social communication shape this natural feline behavior.
How to Create an Indoor Hunting Game Your Cat Will Actually Play
Sep 08, 2026
Create an indoor hunting game your cat will actually enjoy with simple techniques for stalking, chasing, pouncing, catching, climbing, treat searching, and rewarding natural feline behavior.
Food Enrichment for Cats: How to Turn Treats Into an Activity
Sep 06, 2026
Turn ordinary cat treats into enrichment with food searches, puzzles, training, climbing, interactive play, and other activities that encourage natural feline behaviors.
Why Cats Love Cardboard Scratchers: There's More Going On Than Claw Care
Sep 03, 2026
Discover why cardboard scratchers appeal to cats beyond claw care, from full-body stretching and texture to scent marking, communication, play, and everyday enrichment.
The Cat Hunting Sequence Explained: Stalk, Chase, Pounce & Catch
Sep 01, 2026
Learn how cats naturally move through the hunting sequence and discover how stalking, chasing, pouncing, catching, and food rewards can make indoor play more engaging.
How to Enrich Your Cat's Life Without Buying More Toys
Aug 30, 2026
Discover simple, inexpensive ways to enrich your cat's life using things you already have, from cardboard boxes and toy rotation to treat searches, hunting games, training, and window watching.
The Ultimate Indoor Cat Enrichment Guide: 15 Easy Ideas That Actually Engage Cats
Aug 29, 2026
Explore 15 easy indoor cat enrichment ideas that encourage hunting, climbing, scratching, searching, problem-solving, play, and other natural feline behaviors.
Why Cats Get Bored With Food—and Simple Ways to Make Meals Interesting
Aug 26, 2026
Learn why cats may lose interest in familiar meals and discover simple ways to add variety through animal-based treats, new textures, toppers, play, and food enrichment.
How to Add More Variety to Your Cat's Diet Without Changing Everything
Aug 25, 2026
Discover simple ways to add protein, texture, and whole-food variety to your cat's routine while keeping their complete and balanced primary diet familiar and consistent.
Raw Food vs. Kibble for Cats: Understanding the Biggest Differences
Aug 24, 2026
Understand the biggest differences between raw cat food and kibble, from moisture and processing to ingredients, storage, texture, nutrition, and everyday convenience.