Cat Behaviour

Pets can be painfully unpredictable at times, but it seems that cats can be even more courageous than we would like or expect. From getting up on high surfaces and walking them like a tightrope to, yes, jumping out of windows, cats are much more likely to push the envelope. As opposed to dogs that […]

Your cat may love to clean! Cats have an instinctual need to groom themselves and often do so over anything else around them that carries their scent (such as scratching posts). This includes you if your cat views you as part of “her” territory. Cats often use humans as a grooming post because they are

If you find your cat to be constantly sleeping under your blankets, sheets, etc., you are not alone. A small but not insignificant percentage of cat owners report that their feline friend engages in this peculiar behavior. Your cat may be sleeping under the covers for several reasons, often related to comfort and security. Owners

Your cat can make some crazy noises that might leave you thinking it’s possessed, but have you ever heard a cat bark like a dog? It will likely have you asking the question, “Why is my cat barking? A cat’s larynx, diaphragm, and trachea are so similar to a dog’s that they can sound exactly

Many pet owners consider neutering their cats since it has many benefits to both the cat and the owner. As with any procedure, you’re probably wondering about how your cat will feel after, and if there will be any pain experienced.   When a veterinarian completes a neutering procedure, they give the cat powerful medication

Spaying is very important for your female cat’s health, as well as the health of local cat populations. However, it also may cause some noticeable changes to your cat’s behavior: a spayed cat and an unspayed cat may act differently due to differences in hormones. Although, spaying cannot fix a cat’s bad behavior. Spaying your

A cat’s eyes can tell a lot about its emotional and mental state, so a cat that’s avoiding eye contact definitely has something to say. Sure, cats are known for being independent creatures that do their own thing most of the time but avoiding eye contact isn’t a regular part of a cat’s aloofness routine.

Kittens are fun and playful when growing up. When kittens play, they learn skills that will help them survive in their environment and at home. In the end, the inevitable happens, and they grow up to be cats. As cats grow older, they tend to slow down and become less playful. Like humans, cats age

Perhaps you’ve returned from work or school, and your cat snubs their nose at you. Or maybe, you are visiting your family home after having lived in another state for a while, and the family cat is acting distant. The cats’ behaviors are almost as if they’ve forgotten you. This thought leads you to wonder,

You’ve probably noticed your feline’s strange behavior when someone knocks on the door of your house or rings the doorbell. Some cats will investigate the noise on high alert, ready to flee when they realize the noise is related to a threat. Others seek safety as far away as possible. Fight or flight action is