Understanding how cats communicate is key to understanding cats. They primarily communicate through body language; their vocalizations are just a teeny, tiny part of what […]
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Leash Training your Cat: How to do it, and Why you Should
Everybody walks their dogs on leashes, but not many people think about leash training their cat. Lots of cats actually enjoy going outside, and if […]
Continue readingWhere Cats Like Being Pet the Most
You love to pet your cat, and your cat loves to be pet. Despite all her reactions, all her body language, you might have wondered […]
Continue readingFireworks Scare Cats, So Keep Your Cat Inside Today
It’s the 4th of July, which means picnics, barbeques, and celebrating with friends and family. It also means fireworks, both large and small. Here in […]
Continue readingThis 33-lb Cat is why it’s not Good to Free Feed Cats
Sprinkles, a 33-pound domestic cat in New Jersey, had all the expected problems associated with obesity. She had trouble moving. She was at high risk […]
Continue readingDo Cats Feel Emotion, Like we do?
Do cats feel any emotions other than fear and anger? Fear and anger are obvious, but what about happiness? Sadness? Love? Is there a scientific […]
Continue readingOne Irritating, But Important Way Cats Communicate
One fun and enjoyable behavior in which your cat might engage is sticking her butt in your face. For us humans, that’s just gross at […]
Continue readingWhy do Cats like Licking us? The Answer’s Simple
Have you ever felt your cat’s rough, sandpaper tongue, and not just because you were giving him a pill, or have something tasty on your […]
Continue readingCats Don’t Like Hugs, but Why?
Yesterday was Hug Your Cat Day, which prompted articles full of photos of kitties hugging kitties, and people trying to hug kitties. It also prompted […]
Continue readingWays to Relieve Your Cat’s Itching
Cats get itchy for as many reasons as we do. Bug bites, dry skin, allergies, skin conditions, and more, all conspire to make your poor […]
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