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.
It’s one of the true pleasures for any cat lover. You are snuggling down on the couch to watch a movie when your furry best friend climbs onto your chest and falls asleep. Or, less pleasant perhaps, you’ve just got yourself comfy in bed, ready to sleep, and your kitty decides there is nowhere else they would rather be than...
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We love our feline friends, and we’re sure they love us too … but sometimes our pets’ behavior is not quite what we’d like. Cats are known for their independent spirit and often feisty characters, but that doesn’t mean we have to just abide by their wishes all the time—despite that well-known phrase “dogs have owners, cats have servants!” Cats...
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If your home contains a feline family member as well as humans, you might find it’s a bit of a competition about which particular person the cat likes most. Everyone will likely believe that they’re the most deserving of the cat’s affection, maybe because they do all the feeding or clean out their litter box every morning. So, do cats...
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If you have a feline family member, you've probably felt the frustration when they knock an object onto the floor for no reason. You might even have caught them in the act, told them no, and then despaired as they make eye contact with you and do it anyway! It seems to be a universal cat behavior that most cats...
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Cats display some strange behaviors, don't they? If you’re a cat owner, you’ve probably watched your cat during one of their funny five minutes. In that case, you might notice them stalking objects, running from perceived threats that don't exist, or flinging one of their toys around like it's got a life of its own. But does your cat ever...
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To humans, cat behavior can seem strange. At times they do things that might seem annoying or cause damage. This is why, if you have a feline family member, it's essential to understand some basic cat behavior, including territory marking and other forms of scent marking. So, how do cats mark their territory? Let’s find out. How Do Cats Mark...
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Food is a vital resource and a survival mechanism for all species, but what happens when your delightful cat becomes a tiger at mealtimes? Food aggression is common in dogs with minimal occurrences reported in cats. Food aggression in cats manifests as resource guarding and is subtle in most situations, with serious contributions to obesity, heart disease, and other chronic...
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If you’re a cat person, you already know all the great things about sharing your life with a cat. After all, is there anything better than cozying up to watch television on an evening with a cat curled, contented on your lap? Cats can help reduce loneliness and stress when you share an affectionate moment of fusses and cuddles. So,...
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If you’ve found yourself reading this article, it’s likely your feline friend has been bringing toys to the food or water bowl and perhaps even placing them in the bowl itself! If this puzzling behavior is something your cat is doing, then you are certainly not alone! We will consider some reasons why your cat might be doing this below....
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The majority of cat owners have been there. You’re having a wonderful cuddle with your cat, they are affectionately licking you and purring while you snuggle on the couch, and then suddenly, without warning, you find a set of teeth firmly implanted in your arm, usually accompanied by some vigorous clawing! Or perhaps, your cat follows up her licking with...
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