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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Your Cat Ghosted Your Bed: Here's What Changed

Your Cat Ghosted Your Bed: Here's What Changed

Cats are particular about where they sleep. Not just a little particular, but obsessively, methodically particular. They'll test seventeen surfaces, circle a s…

Why Cats Pee on Furniture (And How to Make Them Stop)

Why Cats Pee on Furniture (And How to Make Them Stop)

Cats peeing on furniture isn't a behavior problem. It's a communication problem. Your cat can't tell you their litter box hurts to use, or that the new dog is…

The Wild Survival Instinct That Makes Cats Hiss at Their Owners

The Wild Survival Instinct That Makes Cats Hiss at Their Owners

Have you ever reached down to pet your cat while they're eating, and suddenly they're hissing at you like you're a stranger who broke into their house? Or mayb…

Your Cat Is Begging at Christmas Dinner - Here's What's Safe to Share

Your Cat Is Begging at Christmas Dinner - Here's What's Safe to Share

Your family is gathering around the Christmas table, passing dishes and laughing, when you feel it: those unblinking eyes burning into the side of your face. Y…

The Real Reasons Kittens Suckle! Warning: High Level of Cuteness Follows

The Real Reasons Kittens Suckle! Warning: High Level of Cuteness Follows

If you’ve welcomed a new kitten into your home, you already know they come with a whole toolbox of adorable quirks. But there’s one behavior many pet parents d…

Lap Grooming Explained: 4 Vet-Verified Reasons Cats Do It

Lap Grooming Explained: 4 Vet-Verified Reasons Cats Do It

Cats are full of surprises. Just when you think you’ve figured them out, they do something that makes you tilt your head in confusion. Like grooming themselves…

How to Stop My Cat From Peeing on My Bed: 8 Vet-Verified Tips & Tricks

How to Stop My Cat From Peeing on My Bed: 8 Vet-Verified Tips & Tricks

Picture this scene: you're home after a long day at work and finally ready to slip into bed and head off to dreamland. You throw the covers back, only to find…

Why Is My Cat Eating Cat Litter? 10 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Is My Cat Eating Cat Litter? 10 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Cats are capable of doing many things that leave us feeling bewildered and scratching our heads. It’s often challenging to figure out if something that’s stran…