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.
So, you’ve made the exciting decision to get a new kitten, but the thought of introducing them to your adult cat at home can be worrying. The good news is, if you prepare well and introduce them gradually, they should be friends in no time. Read on for our advice for stress-free cat introductions! Preparing Your Home Before you bring...
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You might find it frustrating or you might find it funny, but we’ve all witnessed our cats knocking things over from time to time. The internet is full of videos of cats knocking over vases, breaking ornaments, and swiping plant pots off of surfaces. Contrary to the belief of some people, your cat isn’t trying to be annoying. So, why...
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Cats are known for their fastidious habits, keeping themselves exceedingly clean and tidy through regular and thorough grooming. This attention to cleanliness is often all that is needed to keep your cat’s hair and skin in good order, but there are certain occasions when a bath might be necessary. Most cats are not huge fans of bath time, so if...
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Cats and dogs are often portrayed in the media as bitter enemies, unable to co-exist without fighting, chasing, and generally causing upset. If you have a cat and dog or are about to add one or the other to your household, please be reassured, this doesn’t have to be the case! With the right individuals, good preparation, and an unhurried...
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There are many ways that cats communicate and vocalizing is one of them. This can include familiar cat sounds such as meowing, purring, and hissing but also more distressing sounds like howling. Have you heard your cat howling before? Howling is a distinctive sound and our feline companions can do this for a variety of reasons to communicate with us...
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As a devoted pet parent, the thought of your cat running away from home is terrifying. There are many reasons that this might happen and things that you can do to make this worrying ordeal much less likely. Let’s explore the most common reasons why your cat might go missing and what you should do if this happens. 1. Your...
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If you keep a cat that's permitted to travel outdoors, chances are you’ve received a special ‘gift’ from them at one point or another. It can be anything from a dead mouse to a dead spider that your cat proudly presents. Either way, this is likely to be one of the less attractive aspects of being a cat parent. So,...
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We love our cats in many ways, and for many reasons, and this includes their individual - and often mischievous! – personalities. Cats can vary in character: shy, playful, cuddly, independent and so many more. Some are highly mischievous, which can lead to some undesirable behaviors. The good news is that you don’t have to tolerate these bad behaviors in...
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It’s fairly simple to tell how often a cat pees on regular basis as long as you’ve got an indoor feline and you scoop their litter box on daily basis; however it may be tricky for cats with outdoor access who tend to toilet outside and those in multi-cat households since cats are fastidious pets who like their privacy, may...
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Cats make some strange noises sometimes, don’t they? In fact, they have a broad repertoire of sounds and vocalizations that they use to communicate with us, their predators, and other cats. So, have you ever noticed your cat at the window making weird noises at birds or squirrels? Let’s find out why cats chatter, cackle, and chirp, and what other...
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