September 24, 2021

If you’ve been living with a new cat for a while, you’re probably no stranger to scratched-up doors, furniture, and carpet around the house. Scratching is part of your cat’s primal nature, so there’s always the possibility of your cat scratching people, including you. Why Do Cats Scratch? Cats scratch…

September 22, 2021

Cat biting can be a problem for a lot of cat owners; sometimes, it can be enough reason for cat owners to surrender their pets. It is important to understand the reasons why cats bite to have a peaceful coexistence with your pet and avoid these painful bites that can…

September 18, 2021

One of the greatest assets of a cat is its tongue. Their unique tongues are covered in hundreds of flexible backward-curved spines called “papillae.” These structures can store and release saliva on the fur, making self-grooming truly enjoyable for all felines. As you may have already noticed, cats lick almost…

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…

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…

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…

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…