Behaviour
Why Does My Cat Knead Me?
Cats knead because it is an instinct carried over from kittenhood, when they pressed their paws against their…
Behaviour
113 practical, vet-informed guides on behaviour for cat parents.
Behaviour
Why Does My Cat Roll on the Floor?
Cats roll on the floor to stretch, scratch their backs, scent-mark, play, and show contentment. It is often…
Behaviour
Why Does My Cat Sleep in the Sink?
Cats sleep in sinks because the cool, smooth porcelain feels good against their fur, the curved shape cradles…
Behaviour
Why Does My Cat Stare at Me?
Cats stare for many reasons: affection, curiosity, a request for food or attention, or simply because they are…
Behaviour
How to Keep a Cat Off the Counter
To keep a cat off the counter, make the surface unappealing, give her a better place to be,…
Behaviour
Why Does My Cat Headbutt Me?
A cat headbutts to greet you, mark you with her scent, and show affection. The behaviour, also called…
Behaviour
Why Does My Cat Bite My Hand?
A cat bites your hand usually because hands have become part of play, because she is overstimulated by…
Behaviour
How to Get a Cat to Use a Scratching Post
To get a cat to use a scratching post, put it where she already scratches, make it tall…
Behaviour
Why Does My Cat Sleep So Much?
Cats sleep a lot because they are built for short bursts of intense activity followed by long recovery,…
Behaviour
Why Does My Cat Lick Me?
Cats lick their people for several overlapping reasons: affection, grooming, scent-marking, and sometimes comfort or stress relief. It…
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