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 Hold Their Mouths Open? 9 Vet-Approved Reasons

Why Do Cats Hold Their Mouths Open? 9 Vet-Approved Reasons

Cats have a special relationship with their five senses, which is partly behind the question of "Why do cats keep their mouth open?" It's called the Flehmen Re…

Why Is My Cat Purring All the Time?  5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Is My Cat Purring All the Time? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

In popular media, cats are depicted as quirky for their independent nature, hilarious dislike for water, and their ability to slide underneath even the narrowe…

Will a Cat Purr When They’re in Pain? Vet-Verified Facts & Advice

Will a Cat Purr When They’re in Pain? Vet-Verified Facts & Advice

As cat parents, most of us see a cat’s purr as a sign that our feline is happy and content with their life. In most cases, that’s true, but cats purr for other…

Will a Cat Only Purr for Humans? Do They Do it for Other Cats? (Vet-Verified)

Will a Cat Only Purr for Humans? Do They Do it for Other Cats? (Vet-Verified)

You may have heard that cats only purr for humans. Well, how true is that? As adorable of a sentiment as it is, cats do not purr for humans exclusively. Cats h…

Why Does My Cat Go into Another Room and Meow? 9 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Does My Cat Go into Another Room and Meow? 9 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Cats meow as a means of communication with others, with us, and to express their internal states, which can make us think that they're trying to let us know so…

How to Tell if a Cat Is Scared (4 Vet-Reviewed Signs to Look For)

How to Tell if a Cat Is Scared (4 Vet-Reviewed Signs to Look For)

One of the hardest parts of being owned by a cat is not always knowing exactly how they’re feeling. As typically stoic animals, it can be difficult to tell if…

Why Does My Cat Suck on My Fingers? 3 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Does My Cat Suck on My Fingers? 3 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Cat parents understand that felines are peculiar creatures who sometimes engage in odd behaviors, such as napping in tight spaces, head-bumping you, and chewin…

Is It True That All Cats Chirp? 5 Reasons Why They Do It

Is It True That All Cats Chirp? 5 Reasons Why They Do It

Cats use various vocalizations to communicate with us, and one of these vocalizations is the cute chirping sound you become accustomed to hearing when your cat…