Category Archives for Behavior
Why Do Cats Roll After Mating?
The vast majority of cat owners spay or neuter their cats. And for good reason! There are millions and millions of homeless cats in the United States, and as good cat owners, we try our very hardest not to contribute to this population. However, if you have intact cats that you breed accidentally or on […]
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How Do Cats Control Their Tails?
If you spend a lot of time around cats or even just watch one for ten minutes, you can’t help but notice that cats involve their tail in about just everything they do. Swishing it around, vibrating it, or puffing it up, cats’ tails are pretty complicated affairs. How do cats make all these complex […]
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Why Do Kittens Chirp?
Kittens make a variety of very adorable vocalizations. Almost from birth, kittens let their mother and their littermates know exactly what’s on their mind with a series of heartwarming noises: chirping, crying, whining, meowing, etc. Even though we expect our kittens to meow and purr, we may be surprised to hear another noise come out of their furry little mouths: […]
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How Often Do Kittens Urinate?
When you bring home your new kitten, you’re likely to have tons of questions. And one of them may be “how often do kittens pee?” Because kittens generally use their litter box, kitten owners are at a distinct disadvantage when compared to puppy owners. If you have a dog you’ll generally have a good idea of […]
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Why Do Cats Attack for No Reason?
Have you ever been sitting on your couch, and out of nowhere your cat attacked you? Or, maybe you’ve picked up a stray cat outside that seemed really sweet at first, bet then all of a sudden it went “all claws” trying to get away from you. Cats can seem unpredictable, and it might appear […]
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Why Do Kittens Bite?
Anyone who has ever owned a kitten knows this to be true: kittens bite. A lot. While their teeth are incredibly small they are also very sharp! And don’t count out their claws! Kittens will bite pretty much everything and everyone (including you!), but why do kittens bite? Kittens bite for a variety of reasons, […]
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What Do Cats Eat In the Wild?
For the most part, our little feline friends have it pretty good. In exchange for no longer struggling to survive in the great outdoors, indoor domestic cats live a life of luxury. With good pet parents, they get top-notch medical attention, and the only work they have to do is to look cute, play, and […]
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Can Cats Mate With Dogs?
We’ve all heard the saying, “fighting like cats and dogs.” Yet, many times cats and dogs that live together seem to get along very well. Moreover, if dogs and cats can be friends, can they also be lovers, so to speak? And, can these amorous cats and dogs actually mate and produce offspring? In this […]
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Can Cats Be Gay?
If you watch the news at all these days, you know there is a lot of discussion about LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) issues. While these important discussions generally involve people and their sexuality, it shouldn’t be surprising that some cat owners wonder if cats can be gay. This may seem like a silly […]
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Why Do Cats Eat Plants?
Many cats, when given the opportunity, are very interested in plants. There’s something about them that cats find enticing. While some plants can be beneficial to feline health, there are many plants that are very dangerous and could even kill your cat. Knowing which plants are safe and which are not is extremely important. The […]
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