Cat Behavior

Dive into the quirky world of feline habits and hijinks—because understanding your cat is half the fun of living with one!

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How Do Cats Know to Use the Litter Box? Vet-Verified Facts & Useful Tips

How Do Cats Know to Use the Litter Box? Vet-Verified Facts & Useful Tips

Have you ever considered how cats seem to instinctively know where to go when nature calls, while dogs often require dozens of potty-training repetitions? What…

Do Cats Enjoy Sex & Mating? Vet-Reviewed Feline Facts

Do Cats Enjoy Sex & Mating? Vet-Reviewed Feline Facts

You may have noticed the familiar sounds and behavioral changes in your female cat and guessed that they’re in heat. Their restlessness, excessive vocalization…

Why Do Mother Cats Attack Their Older Kittens? 4 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Do Mother Cats Attack Their Older Kittens? 4 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Queens occasionally reject kittens who appear to be ill or spend less time caring for weaker ones when they have particularly large litters and not enough milk…

My Cat Is Scared of Something I Can't See: Common Causes & Vet-Approved Advice

My Cat Is Scared of Something I Can't See: Common Causes & Vet-Approved Advice

It’s a tale as old as time—cats can see ghosts, right? While this is perhaps an ideology stemming from myth and fable, there may be some truth to it. After all…

Why Does My Cat Attack Me at Night? 10 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Does My Cat Attack Me at Night? 10 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Ever wondered why your cat turns into a nighttime ninja, pouncing and attacking when you're trying to get some sleep? It's a mystery that many cat owners face:…

Why Does My Cat Meow When I Pick Her Up? 4 Common Reasons (Vet-Verified)

Why Does My Cat Meow When I Pick Her Up? 4 Common Reasons (Vet-Verified)

Cats may meow for all sorts of reasons when you pick them up. In most cases, though, it is a sign of protest. Cats typically do not meow when they want to be p…

Why Does My Cat Sleep on Me? 6 Vet-Reviewed Reasons & Solutions

Why Does My Cat Sleep on Me? 6 Vet-Reviewed Reasons & Solutions

Cats have strange and quirky behaviors that help keep their owners both entertained and confused. One common yet endearing habit of felines is choosing to curl…

Can Cats Sense the Death of Another Cat? Feline Truth Unveiled

Can Cats Sense the Death of Another Cat? Feline Truth Unveiled

Cats have many strange behaviors and are associated with many myths and legends. People often even attribute magical properties to them. However, one power tha…