Category Archives for Behavior
Where Do Kittens Hide?
The moment you bring your new kitten home for the first time is certainly an exciting one. You take them out of their carrier and expect them to come over and greet you. But instead, they make a run for it and hide someplace in the house. Does this sound familiar? Well, it happens pretty […]
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Why Do Cats Wag Their Tails?
Sometimes kittens do things, and we wonder why? Have you ever thought this? From birth to 12 months, cats have different stages. From the moment they open their eyes to the moment they wag their tails, maybe you’ve wondered about some of these really sweet features. When your kitten wags its tail, do you ever […]
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Why Do Cats Hide?
Cats are known for being crafty critters and they’re master Houdinis. How many times have you spent an hour or so frantically looking for your cat, only to find them someplace improbable? You may have even found them scratching a post! Cats hide themselves and their kittens in a variety of places and for a […]
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Why Do Cats Play Fight
Have you ever wondered why cats and kittens engage in rough play fighting? Do they get any form of pleasure from this activity? Playing is something all of us seem to enjoy, but for us humans, it’s almost always just for fun. With cats, play fighting can often have many purposes that we’re going to […]
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What Do Cats Hate?
Everyone who has a cat knows that each cat has their own unique personality. All cats have their preferences, whether it is different foods or different places where they like (and don’t like) to be stroked. But what do cats hate? Like, really, really hate? Well, the answer will depend largely from feline to feline. […]
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Why Do Cats Eat Grass?
Got a cat munching on the lawn? Or perhaps ruining your plants? In our previous articles, we’ve established that cats are obligate carnivores who rely mainly on a high-protein, meat-based diet. So, then why do these little carnivores go up and chew on grass, the answer might surprise you! In this article, we’ll cover the following: […]
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Why Do Cats Dig?
While dogs are generally considered the diggers of the animal kingdom, most cat owners know that cats like to dig around a bit, too. Whether it’s in their litter box, outside in your garden, or in your potted plants, cats like to dig! They also like the scratch! The reasons behind this behavior are mostly […]
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Can Cats Have Autism?
Have you ever wondered if your cat has autism? Maybe your cat sometimes stares into space, or perhaps they keep running around the house over and over again for no apparent reason. But does your cat just have a unique personality or are they actually on the autism spectrum? In this article we’ll cover the […]
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Why Do Kittens Shake?
It’s hard to understand what’s going on when you get a new kitten. It’s hard to know if they are happy, or sad. One of the most common things reported by new kitten owners is trembling and shaking. Sometimes this can be caused by something as simple as fear or it can be more complex […]
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Why Do Cats Wander?
Have you noticed that sometimes you can’t find your cat in the backyard? Have they been missing for hours or even days but then show up perfectly fine? Cats are notorious for wandering off from their home and owners. They have incredible navigation skills and a complex desire to fulfill their instinctual behaviors that actually […]
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