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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How to Get Your Cat to Stop Meowing: 4 Vet-Approved Methods

How to Get Your Cat to Stop Meowing: 4 Vet-Approved Methods

If any animal embodies the phrase “moving in silence like the G in lasagna,” it must be a cat. Unlike canines, felines are not perceived as overly vocal since…

Can Cats Get Jealous? How to Handle Cat Rivalry (Vet-Approved)

Can Cats Get Jealous? How to Handle Cat Rivalry (Vet-Approved)

People tend to think of their pets as members of the family, interpreting their behavior and personality the same way that one would with another person in the…

Why Does My Cat Chew on Cardboard Boxes? 6 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Does My Cat Chew on Cardboard Boxes? 6 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Some cats are chewers, and some not so much. Cats that enjoy a good chewing session might gravitate to cardboard boxes. They are everywhere and can be everythi…

Can Cats Control Their Tails? Vet-Verified Positions & Movement Explained

Can Cats Control Their Tails? Vet-Verified Positions & Movement Explained

Cats use their tails to communicate to the world through body language. You can tell a lot about a cat’s disposition by what their tail is doing. With that bei…

How to Tell If Your Cat Loves You: 12 Vet-Reviewed Signs to Look For

How to Tell If Your Cat Loves You: 12 Vet-Reviewed Signs to Look For

Cats have an unfair reputation as aloof independent creatures that don’t need us humans—unless they’re hungry. While some cats can be self-contained, others ar…

Why Do Cats Roll in Dirt? 6 Vet-Verified Reasons for This Behavior

Why Do Cats Roll in Dirt? 6 Vet-Verified Reasons for This Behavior

Have you ever looked into your backyard only to find your cat rolling and writhing around on the ground? If so, there should be no need to worry about your cat…

Are My Cats Playing or Fighting? 6 Vet-Reviewed Ways to Tell the Difference

Are My Cats Playing or Fighting? 6 Vet-Reviewed Ways to Tell the Difference

Cats love to wrestle and play, but they also fight. Even if you have two litter siblings that have lived together their whole lives without any problems, there…

Are Cats Self-Aware? Do They Understand Mirrors & Their Self-Reflection? (Vet-Reviewed)

Are Cats Self-Aware? Do They Understand Mirrors & Their Self-Reflection? (Vet-Reviewed)

Self-awareness in animals is often seen as a sign of intelligence, and it is something that scientists have looked at for decades, not only in cats but also in…