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 Stick Their Tongue Out? 10 Vet-Verified Reasons

Why Do Cats Stick Their Tongue Out? 10 Vet-Verified Reasons

You might better know a cat with its tongue out as a "blep", and it's just one of the reasons that we love cats so much. It's unclear exactly where that term c…

Why Do Cats Like to Be Petted? 4 Vet-Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

Why Do Cats Like to Be Petted? 4 Vet-Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

The personalities of cats can vary widely, but one thing that they all enjoy is being petted. Some cats will happily accept a tickle under the chin from everyo…

Why Does My Cat Headbutt Me? 4 Vet-Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

Why Does My Cat Headbutt Me? 4 Vet-Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

If your cat loves to headbutt you, you might wonder exactly what this means. Does your cat like you, or are they annoyed about something and trying to tell you…

Why Do Cats Blep? 11 Vet-Verified Reasons for This Behavior

Why Do Cats Blep? 11 Vet-Verified Reasons for This Behavior

Of all the adorable habits that our cats have, blepping has got to be the cutest one out there. A blepping cat has their tongue poking out of their mouths, and…

Why Is My Cat So Clingy? 5 Vet Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

Why Is My Cat So Clingy? 5 Vet Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

Cats are often praised for being incredibly low-maintenance pets. Besides finding food, cats practically do everything on their own, including bathing, going t…

Why Do Some Cats Like Earwax? Vet-Verified Reasons for this Behavior

Why Do Some Cats Like Earwax? Vet-Verified Reasons for this Behavior

If you’ve noticed that your cats seem to have an affinity for ears and earwax, you’re not alone. Many cat owners first notice it when watching their cats groom…

Why Do Cats Lick Themselves After You Pet Them? Deciphering Cat Behavior (Vet-Reviewed)

Why Do Cats Lick Themselves After You Pet Them? Deciphering Cat Behavior (Vet-Reviewed)

Cats engage in many behaviors that can leave us scratching our heads and wondering what’s going on. If you’ve found that your cat is doing something you can’t…

Why Does My Cat Reach His Paw Out to Me? 9 Vet-Verified Reasons

Why Does My Cat Reach His Paw Out to Me? 9 Vet-Verified Reasons

There are several reasons that your cat may reach out to you, whether they are lying down or lightly tapping you with their paw while standing up. As you might…