Natalie Soonthornswad | The Happy Beast

About Natalie Soonthornswad

Natalie’s love for animals goes back to her childhood (virtually every photo of her includes at least one cat except this one). This devotion has led her on a life-long quest to understand animal nutrition and how to be better guardians to our pets.

Entries by Natalie Soonthornswad

Why Do Cats Scratch?

May 7, 2015 in Cat Health /by Natalie Soonthornswad

Why do cats scratch? I’m going to be straight up with you, your cat’s scratching is an instinctual behavior which means there is little to no hope of getting your cat to completely stop scratching. However, you can absolutely get your cat to stop scratching less desirable objects such as your couch, curtains, and carpet. […]

The Scoop on Cat Litter

November 24, 2014 in Cat Health /by Natalie Soonthornswad

The most widely used cat litter brands are made of bentonite clay, but many cats and owners (including yours truly) prefer a litter made from pine, corn or wheat. Be sure to research your particular brand, but the points outlined below are true of most products. Experiment with different styles of litter until you find one […]