Why Do Cats Arch Their Backs? Top 8 Reasons
Cats can rotate and twist their spines unlike any other animal. You have probably noticed your cat in an arched position while scratching or stretching, but did you know they may also curve their spine...
From resolving problems like urinating outside of the litter box to avoiding scratches during playtime, knowledge about feline behavior is a cat care essential.
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Cats can rotate and twist their spines unlike any other animal. You have probably noticed your cat in an arched position while scratching or stretching, but did you know they may also curve their spine...
Cats possess a special homing instinct that enables them to locate their house even if they are far away in unfamiliar territory. Most cat owners will be familiar with stories of missing cats finding themselves...
Most cat owners have, at some point, likely encountered their cat showing interest in bleach cleaning products. Cats often rub themselves against, sniff, purr at, and roll on anything that has been cleaned with bleach....
Some big cats, like tigers, are known to enjoy a dip in the water to cool off or hunt prey. But most domestic cats – despite a fascination with dripping taps – seem to avoid...
Do you spoil your cat with endless toys and beds only to discover that your cat likes the box the item arrived in more than the item itself? If so, you’re not alone. Almost all...
Sleep is fundamental to cats since it replenishes energy and necessitates the next short burst of high energy-consuming pursuit. As a result, domestic cats sleep between 12 to 18 hours per day and even longer...
Will adopting one and only kitten guarantee loneliness and a poorly behaved kitty? “Single kitten syndrome” has really intrigued me since it’s something I haven’t encountered during my practice in feline behavior. So I decided...
All cat owners have been the victim of a foot ambush. We all know the routine—you sit down to rest or get into bed and your cat pounces at your feet for no apparent reason....
While most pet parents want to treat their cats well and rarely intentionally do things that stress their cats out, the fact is that humans often unknowingly do things that cause stress to cats. Here...
Have you ever come home to find your cat’s poop exposed, unsightly, and smelly? Let’s get the inside scoop about your cat’s uncovered poop! Feces in Communication Instinctively cats deposit urine and feces through elimination...