If you are asking yourself “why does my cat suck on blankets?” you may have already reached the end of your patience. Cats are great companions, but they tend to show a lot of strange behaviors such as head bumping, bouncing off the walls and chattering. However, one behavior which stands out as extra cute…
If your cat is in the habit of running away every time you approach, it is obvious that he is afraid of you. Perhaps you are yet to win your cat’s trust. To fix this issue, you should focus on winning your cat’s trust and understanding actions that can upset your cat. Giving your cat…
Is your cat ignoring the new scratching post that you brought home with much excitement? Perhaps you are tired of your cat scratching your furniture and wondering how do I get my cat to use the scratching post? Getting your cat to prefer the scratching post over your furniture is possible with a bit of…
You might be asking yourself what can you train a cat to do? I’m sure many people have the same question because you normally associate training with dogs. The popular understanding is that cats are untrainable. Well, the truth is cats can learn tricks and respond to commands. In fact, training is a great way…
Cat owners frequently adopt multiple pets to provide their cats with companionship but there are situations when two cats do not get along. If you are in such a situation you may be wondering how to get two dominant cats to get along? You may be discouraged if your cats are suddenly communicating with hisses…
Few sounds are as unsettling as a yowling cat in heat. A cat owner knows how disturbing it is to be awakened by the romantic cries of a cat outside your window. You may wear earplugs or bury your head in your pillow and pray that the neighborhood cats find another location for their loud…
Have you asked yourself “why does my cat slap me with his tail?” It is typical behavior in cats. Tail slapping indicates that your cat is trying to catch your attention, but they do it for many other reasons as well. Cats are intelligent creatures that interact with their owners through body language and verbal…
You must have seen your cat kneading, pushing out, and pulling in his paws against a soft blanket or even your lap. The action is like kneading dough, so it’s referred to as “making biscuits.” So why do cats knead? For young and adult cats, kneading is typical feline behavior. Cats also knead and purr…
Shedding is a normal bodily process for a healthy cat in which old hair is replaced by new. In reality, cats shed a bit every day and go through a couple of heavy shedding and hair growing cycles each year. However, you usually end up asking, “why is my cat shedding so much?” when you…
As a pet parent you always want the best for your cat and you want them to live a long and healthy life. But why do some cats live longer than others? Sometimes the longer lifespan of a cat is just coincidence or due to environment factors. Cats tend to have shorter lifespans, sometimes due…
If you are a cat owner or are thinking about getting a cat, you will want to learn how to read cat body language. Cats are independent creatures who tend to be more reserved and cautious around humans. Unfortunately, this has given them the misunderstood reputation of being bad-tempered or indifferent to humans. Cat lovers…