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How Does a Mother Cat Discipline Her Kittens? Vet-Reviewed Cat Behavior

How Does a Mother Cat Discipline Her Kittens? Vet-Reviewed Cat Behavior

Disciplining and correcting kittens is part of a mother cat’s job. She has to teach her kittens how to behave appropriately and interact with their littermates…

How to Tell if a Mother Cat Has Abandoned Her Kittens: Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

How to Tell if a Mother Cat Has Abandoned Her Kittens: Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Although it doesn't happen too often, after giving birth, a mother cat may refuse to care for a particular kitten in her litter, whether it's because she think…

Why Does My Cat Lick My Feet & Toes? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Does My Cat Lick My Feet & Toes? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Does your cat lick your feet? Demand attention? Invade your space? These behaviors might be a little peculiar to us humans, but we love them all the same. Gett…

Why Is My Cat Not Eating After Our Move? Vet-Reviewed Stressors

Why Is My Cat Not Eating After Our Move? Vet-Reviewed Stressors

Moving can be a very exciting experience, but it is also a very stressful time for all involved. After all, you are packing up your entire life and moving it e…

How Many Hours a Day Do Cats Groom? Vet-Reviewed Behavior Explained

How Many Hours a Day Do Cats Groom? Vet-Reviewed Behavior Explained

Imagine spending half of your waking hours in the shower every single day. While that might seem exceedingly boring and tedious to us, cats spend approximately…

Why Do Cats Lick Dogs? 4 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Do Cats Lick Dogs? 4 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Who says that cats and dogs can’t live in harmony? Most people think that cats and dogs do not like each other, hence the saying, “fighting like cats and dogs,…

How Do Cats Learn Their Names? Interesting Facts & Info (Vet-Verified)

How Do Cats Learn Their Names? Interesting Facts & Info (Vet-Verified)

It’s always fun naming your new cat or kitten. Names can be adorable, hilarious, commanding, and fitting (although not always). But cats march to the beat of a…

How To Tell Which Cat is Dominant? 5 Vet Approved Signs To Look For

How To Tell Which Cat is Dominant? 5 Vet Approved Signs To Look For

Contrary to the aloof and standoffish stereotype that’s been given to cats, cats have a wide range of personalities and temperaments. Some may have the indepen…