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Behavior & Training Articles

A cat lays on a blanket with its eyes closed while a human pets it

Why Do Cats Rub?

August 9, 2021

Cats are adorable pets, but they have behaviors, which may intrigue, perplex, or even frustrate you if you don’t understand their reasons for doing those things. One such common behavior is rubbing up against you and other people. This movement may involve their foreheads and cheeks or sometimes their entire…

Grey and white tabby cat stands in box

Why Do Cats Like Boxes So Much?

July 15, 2021

Cats can be so mysterious. For instance, they always prefer to stay in a plain old cardboard box than on their soft new bed. They play with a box more than their shiny new cat toy. What is it with cats and boxes, anyway? Vets and animal behaviorists have weighed…

Grey cat kneading, toe beans

Why Do Cats Knead?

July 1, 2021

Kneading soft objects like blankets and toys is just one of the things you can find in the book of “strange things cats do.” Also known as “making biscuits,” kneading is a pretty common activity among felines, although not all cats do it. If you’ve noticed your cat rhythmically pushing…

Black and white cat stands on a kitchen countertop.

Top 10 Tricks to Keep Your Cat Off Your Countertop

June 28, 2021

Cats generally like climbing up a higher place because they tend to seek higher ground when they’re anxious or stressed out. By climbing up a table or kitchen countertop, it makes them feel safe and comfortable. An elevated area allows them to observe the world from a place where they…

Ginger cat receiving chin scratches

Why Do Cats Purr?

May 6, 2021

Nothing can make a cat folk’s heart melt more than when their cat snuggles on their lap and makes that sweet purring sound. The “purr-like” vocalization that cats make is most often noticed in felines when they are happy. But is it safe for cat owners to assume that when…