Cat Behavior

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Can Feral Cats Be Friendly? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Advice

Can Feral Cats Be Friendly? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Advice

Feral cats aren't socialized by humans, by definition. They haven't been raised around humans and have spent much of their time with other cats instead. Theref…

Could Cats Survive in a World Without Humans? Feline Independency Facts

Could Cats Survive in a World Without Humans? Feline Independency Facts

Cats are highly independent pets that seem to enjoy being around humans, even if they don’t “need” us the way dogs and other pets do. That’s because, unlike ot…

How Far Can a Male Cat Smell a Female Cat in Heat? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQs

How Far Can a Male Cat Smell a Female Cat in Heat? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQs

If you’ve noticed your male cat being more than eager to get outside lately, yowling at the door, and being quite the nuisance, it could be because he smells a…

How to Tell if Your Cats Are Getting Along: Vet-Verified Body Language & Socialization Tips

How to Tell if Your Cats Are Getting Along: Vet-Verified Body Language & Socialization Tips

There can be some seriously mixed feelings when two animals get together for the first time. Cats have a very heart-on-their-sleeve way of viewing the world mo…

Why Do Cats Hate Closed Doors? 6 Vet-Verified Likely Reasons

Why Do Cats Hate Closed Doors? 6 Vet-Verified Likely Reasons

As any cat owner knows, cats have a lot of quirks and idiosyncrasies. One of them is a hatred for closed doors, no matter what lies behind them. Sometimes, thi…

Do Cats Hate Having Their Whiskers Touched? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

Do Cats Hate Having Their Whiskers Touched? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

Whiskers aren’t just there to make your cat look cute. They act as an important sensory feature to pull signals from the environment into your cat’s brain and…

Are Cats Independent? What Science Tells Us (Vet-Reviewed Info)

Are Cats Independent? What Science Tells Us (Vet-Reviewed Info)

Cats are considered the go-to pets for people who work long hours because they’re thought to be more independent than dogs, according to a study by the Univers…

Does My Cat Hate Me? Signs, Causes & What to Do About It (Vet-Verified)

Does My Cat Hate Me? Signs, Causes & What to Do About It (Vet-Verified)

Cats don’t really feel hatred, but they can be scared, irritated, stressed, anxious, or even in pain. And these states of mind can make it seem like your cat h…