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 Love String? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

Why Do Cats Love String? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

A ball of yarn and a cat is a somewhat clichéd image for a reason: Cats the world over find a string of almost any kind irresistible. Even specially-made toys…

Why Does My Cat Stare at the Wall? Our Vet Discusses Common Reasons & What to Do

Why Does My Cat Stare at the Wall? Our Vet Discusses Common Reasons & What to Do

There are many things our cats do that confuse and confound us, and one behavior that can be quite concerning is when they start staring intently at a wall. Ar…

Why Does My Cat Sleep Between My Legs? 5 Reasons for This Behavior

Why Does My Cat Sleep Between My Legs? 5 Reasons for This Behavior

We’re never going to understand our cats and their quirky behavior! If your cat loves to snuggle up for a nap between your legs, you might be shaking your head…

Why Does My Cat Lick My Nose? 9 Reasons For This Behavior

Why Does My Cat Lick My Nose? 9 Reasons For This Behavior

Some of the things that your cat does might leave you feeling a little confused, and licking your nose is one of those things! So, why do cats lick your nose?…

Why Do Cats Trill & What Does It Mean? Vet-Verified Feline Vocalization Facts

Why Do Cats Trill & What Does It Mean? Vet-Verified Feline Vocalization Facts

Cats make quite a few different noises, and one of the cutest that we’ve ever heard is trilling. This is a blend between a meow and a purr, and each cat can ma…

Why Do Cats Clean Themselves So Often? 12 Vet-Verified Reasons

Why Do Cats Clean Themselves So Often? 12 Vet-Verified Reasons

When you own a cat, you notice their strange habits and may try to determine what they're thinking. However, deciphering a feline's intentions is challenging.…

Why Do Cats Loaf? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Do Cats Loaf? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

The “loaf” position has become quite popular on social media. If you own a cat, you’ve likely seen your cat in this position. But why do cats loaf? Some cats s…

Why Do Cats Meow Back at You? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

Why Do Cats Meow Back at You? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

If you have a cat, you might have noticed that they sometimes meow back at you when you talk. Some cats will even meow at you when you sneeze or make a noise.…