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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When Do Male Cats Become Sexually Active? Vet-Reviewed Signs & Recommendations

When Do Male Cats Become Sexually Active? Vet-Reviewed Signs & Recommendations

Kittens are cute, fluffy, and fun, but they grow up fast. Not only in terms of size and demonstrating more adult behavior traits, but also in mating habits. Se…

Should I Get a Kitten for My Cat? Vet-Approved Introduction Tips & FAQ

Should I Get a Kitten for My Cat? Vet-Approved Introduction Tips & FAQ

Introducing pets is an equally exciting and scary prospect for devout cat owners. Will they love one another and enrich each other’s lives in your absence? Or…

How Do Cats Drink Water? Vet-Approved Facts

How Do Cats Drink Water? Vet-Approved Facts

Have you ever watched a cat drink water before? It's not something many people think too much about, but it's truly an amazing feat of physics that requires pe…

Why Is My Cat Making a Vibrating Noise? Vet-Approved Explanation

Why Is My Cat Making a Vibrating Noise? Vet-Approved Explanation

Perhaps you’re sitting on the couch with your cat that has wandered over to you for some affection. You oblige and scratch behind your pet’s ears as they lean…

Why Do Cats Roll Around in the Litter Box? 4 Vet-Approved Reasons & Tips

Why Do Cats Roll Around in the Litter Box? 4 Vet-Approved Reasons & Tips

As humans, we don’t consider rolling on the bathroom floor something we want to do. Therefore, when our cats decide to roll around in the litter box, it can st…

Do Cats Inbreed? Vet-Reviewed Dangers & Why It's Bad

Do Cats Inbreed? Vet-Reviewed Dangers & Why It's Bad

Inbreeding involves the mating of relatives, and it's often done to select for physical traits when breeding pedigree cats e.g Siamese points. It also happens…

My Cat Ate a Mouse: Vet-Approved Dangers & Prevention

My Cat Ate a Mouse: Vet-Approved Dangers & Prevention

Cats are born hunters, and it's natural for them to pursue and catch prey such as mice. If your cat just consumed a mouse, you may be wondering if you need to…

Why Are Cats Scared of Vacuums? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons & Desensitization Tips

Why Are Cats Scared of Vacuums? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons & Desensitization Tips

If your poor cat runs away in terror at the mere sight of the vacuum cleaner, know that you are not the only pet owner who’s been in this situation. In fact, f…