From resolving problems like urinating outside of the litter box to avoiding scratches during playtime, knowledge about feline behavior is a cat care essential.
Browse our cat behavior archives for expert-written, expert-reviewed guides that will help you troubleshoot and understand your cat’s habits, motivations, and moods.
If you hear a cat hissing, it is usually meant as a warning, often seen as one of the low steps on the ladder of aggression for cats. It is an intimidating sound and can be of great concern to owners if their cat gives a hiss when playing. It is key to remember that cat behavior and communication are...
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All cats stick their tongue out from time to time, which is completely normal. This action, also known as "blepping," is super cute and might just be due to your cat forgetting to replace their tongue. In some cases, though, it can signify something more serious. Here are the top ten reasons why your cat might blep. 1. Your Cat...
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Have you ever come home to find your cat peeking down on you from the top of the refrigerator? Or perhaps you’ve found books and ornaments knocked down from your bookshelves with your cat giving you the innocent “it must have been a poltergeist” eyes, despite the dusty paw prints giving their game away? If so, you are not alone!...
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There is nothing worse than putting on your shoe only to find that your cat has done her business there. A soggy sock from pee is bad enough, but poop is even worse. If your cat has started making a habit of toileting in your shoes, you’ll want to find out how to stop it from happening—and quickly! But to...
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Christmas is everyone’s favourite time of the year especially curious, confident and outgoing cats who love the festivities and Christmas presents as much as we do. Yet for certain felines, it may be a stressful period with a lack of routine, many visitors, a large Christmas tree filled with lights and adornments in the corner of the living room and...
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Finding a pile of cat poop on your bed when you’re ready to hit the hay at the end of a long day is a bit of a nasty shock! Most cat owners love to share their beds with their feline family members, but we don’t love it when they use it as a toilet. You’re probably reading this article...
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The idea of cats feeling love is hotly debated. This is true not just among cat owners but scientists too. Understanding how cats communicate is the key to understanding how to show your affection for them, and how they show their affection for you. So do cats actually feel love? We don’t know for certain. Many cat owners wonder what...
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Do you ever wonder what your cat is thinking when they call out to you across the room or see you leave the house? Or why cats only show signs of affection to certain family members? Humans are social beings, and as cat lovers, we seek out the company of our feline family members. But it can be hard to...
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Scratching is, unfortunately, part and parcel of having a cat. It is a natural cat behavior and sometimes your cat might not understand what they can or cannot scratch. When they use their claws on you or your sofa and curtains, it can be challenging to deal with. Perhaps you’ve heard of declawing and thought it might be the solution....
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The best seat in the house for a cat? It’s the keyboard of course. And usually when you’re in the middle of an important meeting or shopping for groceries! Your cat can have as many cozy beds and blankets as you can fit in your home, but they still like to sit on our laptops. Most cat owners are familiar...
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