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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Why Do Cats Sometimes Drink Dirty Water? Vet-Verified Reasons, Risks & Prevention Tips

Why Do Cats Sometimes Drink Dirty Water? Vet-Verified Reasons, Risks & Prevention Tips

Some of the habits of our feline friends can perplex us as cat parents, which raises questions about their eating, sleeping, or grooming habits. For instance,…

Why Do Kittens Cry? 8 Vet-Reviewed Reasons & How to Stop It

Why Do Kittens Cry? 8 Vet-Reviewed Reasons & How to Stop It

Kittens are super cute, and many people go gaga for the tiny cats. Kittens are also an immense responsibility and a great worry, particularly since they tend t…

Do Cats Get Their Feelings Hurt? Vet-Reviewed Causes & Cheering Them Up

Do Cats Get Their Feelings Hurt? Vet-Reviewed Causes & Cheering Them Up

Cats don’t get their feelings hurt in the same sense that people can, but they can certainly experience stress and fear. Most cats find various changes to thei…

Can Cats Fall in Love with Each Other or Humans? Vet-Reviewed Feline Feelings

Can Cats Fall in Love with Each Other or Humans? Vet-Reviewed Feline Feelings

In all honesty, we don't know how cats feel. We can't ask them if they're in love, and no scientific test can measure what a cat is feeling. Also, the definiti…

Are Cats Monogamous? Vet-Verified Mating Practices

Are Cats Monogamous? Vet-Verified Mating Practices

It might be a sweet idea to get two cats that you’re sure are going to fall in love and live happily ever after together. Unfortunately, that type of love and…

Why Do Cats Arch Their Back? 5 Vet-Verified Reasons for this Behavior

Why Do Cats Arch Their Back? 5 Vet-Verified Reasons for this Behavior

Cats have limber bodies and can squeeze through the smallest gaps. They can also arch their back in ways that seem impossible, but have you ever wondered why c…

Why Does My Cat Sleep Pressed Up Against Me? 5 Possible Reasons

Why Does My Cat Sleep Pressed Up Against Me? 5 Possible Reasons

Cats are interesting creatures that seem to be mostly content by themselves. It’s not unusual to find your cat curled up on your bed without you in it or sunba…

Why Is My Cat Scratching the Walls? 6 Likely Reasons

Why Is My Cat Scratching the Walls? 6 Likely Reasons

Cats do what they want to do. If you have cats in your home, you’re already fully aware of this. Unfortunately, there are times when our beloved kitties push t…