Cat Behavior

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Why Do Cats Shake or Vibrate Their Tails? Vet-Verified Reasons Explained

Why Do Cats Shake or Vibrate Their Tails? Vet-Verified Reasons Explained

When cats shake their tails it's just one of a series of ways in which your cat communicates with you. It is important to consider context, but his or her tail…

Why Do Cats Thump Their Tails When Lying Down? 6 Vet-Verified Reasons

Why Do Cats Thump Their Tails When Lying Down? 6 Vet-Verified Reasons

If you’ve ever owned a cat, you’ve probably noticed that they sometimes thump their tail while lying down. Usually, this is nothing to be concerned with, as ca…

Why Does My Cat Lick My Hand & Fingers So Much? 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Does My Cat Lick My Hand & Fingers So Much? 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

A dog licking your hand is normal, and it's how they show affection. However, a cat is a different story. Felines aren't widely known for their licking behavio…

Why Does My Cat Sit On Me All The Time? 6 Vet-Verified Reasons

Why Does My Cat Sit On Me All The Time? 6 Vet-Verified Reasons

Cats, for the most part, are not always the most affectionate creatures in the world, and for many cat lovers, this is precisely the reason for owning one. Dog…

Why Do Cats Like to Cuddle? 5 Vet-Verified Reasons

Why Do Cats Like to Cuddle? 5 Vet-Verified Reasons

There's arguably nothing better than a warm cat cuddling on your lap while you relax on the sofa. While cats have a reputation for being rather aloof and indep…

Why Does My Cat Stare at Me Without Blinking? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Does My Cat Stare at Me Without Blinking? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

For as much as we might try to meow back and forth with our cats in an attempt to communicate, our efforts are inevitably futile. However, there are ways for y…

Why Does My Cat Stare at Me While I Sleep? 6 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Does My Cat Stare at Me While I Sleep? 6 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Most cat owners can recount waking up on at least one occasion with their cat staring straight at them. It can be uncomfortable, especially if you wake up to d…

Cats Peeing on Shoes: 7 Vet Reviewed Reasons & How to Stop It

Cats Peeing on Shoes: 7 Vet Reviewed Reasons & How to Stop It

Nothing is worse than slipping your feet into a pool of cat pee—in your own shoe. If your cat has made a habit out of weeing into your Nikes, you’re looking fo…