Behaviour
Spraying: Territory, Stress or Medical?
Spraying is different from ordinary urinating, and the difference matters: a spraying cat stands, holds its tail up…
Behaviour
113 practical, vet-informed guides on behaviour for cat parents.
Behaviour
Play Aggression: When Play Bites Too Hard
Play aggression is what happens when a cat's hunting instinct meets a moving target it can actually catch,…
Behaviour
Why Some Cats Hate Being Picked Up
Most cats dislike being picked up, and the reason is usually straightforward: it removes control. A cat lifted…
Behaviour
Curtain Climbing: Boredom, Not Badness
A cat that climbs the curtains is not being naughty, and it is not trying to annoy anyone.…
Behaviour
Why Cats Hide Illness So Well
Cats hide illness because in the wild a cat that looks unwell becomes a target, and the instinct…
Behaviour
Why a Cat Stops Using the Litter Box
A cat that stops using the litter box is not being spiteful, and it is rarely a training…
Behaviour
Scratching the Sofa: Redirecting the Habit
Scratching is not naughtiness and it is not a phase. Cats scratch to shed the outer layers of…
Behaviour
Overgrooming: When Grooming Becomes a Problem
Grooming is how a cat stays clean, regulates its temperature and calms itself, so a certain amount of…
Behaviour
Cat Zoomies at 3am: Why They Happen
The sprint from hallway to bedroom and back at three in the morning is not a malfunction. Cats…
Behaviour
Why Your Cat Hides (and When It Means Pain)
A cat that hides is usually doing something sensible. Hiding is how cats manage fear, and a new…
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