Dive into the quirky world of feline habits and hijinks—because understanding your cat is half the fun of living with one!
Cats are independent creatures that like to do things on their own terms. However, they are also highly intelligent and can learn to do many things that we want to teach them. But can cats be trained like dogs can? Not exactly. Dogs are typically not as independent or stubborn
Basic training
Master essential cat training techniques with expert-backed methods. From basic commands to behavioral challenges, these proven guides help you build a strong foundation and positive relationship with your feline companion.
Many cats enjoy spending time in the great outdoors, either on walks or while enjoying catios and other enclosures. Fresh breezes and blue...
If you’ve been dreaming of taking your indoor cat on adventures outside, then the good news is that it’s totally possible to do...
Cats have reputations that precede them. Even cats that are incredibly affectionate and what some owners might call “dog-like” can be incredibly headstrong....
Behavior Problems & How to Help
Dealing with cat behavior issues? You’re not alone. From litter box problems to strange habits, we’ve got practical solutions and expert advice to help you understand what’s going on and fix it.
Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my...
Typically, cats are very clean animals. They groom themselves regularly and they have quite specific...
If you’ve ever brought home a new cat and you already own one, then you...
Cats are curious creatures that have many behaviors that we must study to understand, as...
Litter Box & Toileting Challenges
Litter box troubles driving you crazy? We get it. From accidents outside the box to odor control, find practical solutions to the most common toileting issues that every cat owner faces.
Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my...
You might be quite impressed with your cat’s ability to check out a tub of...
Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two...
One of the challenges that cat owners face is coming up with a substantial cat...
The Cat Behavior Archives
Whether it’s quick tips or expert guidance, you’re in good paws — and with new articles added every week, you’ll always have the latest info when you need it most.
Archive
Aug 14, 2026
If you’re trying to find a cat in any home, the search almost always ends by looking up. They’ll be on top of the refrigerator, balanced on a door frame, or wedged into the highest shelf of a bookcase. It...
Aug 5, 2026
Cats have a reputation for being indifferent, even inscrutable. But despite their seemingly ambivalent appearance, cats experience many emotions, including happiness, and they express those emotions in ways that are quite readable once you know how. The challenge is that...
Jul 29, 2026
Few cat behaviors have captured the internet quite like the loaf. Paws tucked neatly beneath the body, tail wrapped in, perfectly rectangular. As one of the most recognizable cat positions, it has generated myriad memes, fan accounts, and general appreciation...
Jul 24, 2026
Cats are famously good at hiding discomfort. It is not stubbornness or indifference; it’s a deeply ingrained survival instinct. In the wild, showing weakness or illness attracts predators, and domesticated cats carry that instinct with them today, which means illness...
Jul 8, 2026
Door-sitting is one of those quirky little habits that almost every cat owner experiences at some point. You know how it goes: a cat parks itself at a doorway, often inconveniently, staring, motionless, at the closed door. Although no single...
Jun 24, 2026
We have been sharing our lives with cats for thousands of years, yet we still find ourselves genuinely stumped by what they get up to. From chattering their teeth at the window to leaving dead mice at the door, these...
Jun 10, 2026
Cats have an extraordinary talent for making themselves present in the most inconvenient places, and the bathroom ranks near the top of the list. It is one of the most universally shared experiences among cat owners, and yet the reasons...
Jul 21, 2026
Cat bites sent more than 400,000 people to emergency rooms in the US each year.1 Not scratches. Bites. And the reason they’re so medically serious has nothing to do with how hard the cat bites. It’s about what’s in a...
Mar 9, 2026
Your couch looks like it survived a minor apocalypse. The curtains have mysterious vertical shreds. That new rug you splurged on is already showing signs of feline vandalism. Yelling hasn’t worked. Scolding just makes your cat avoid you. And you’re...
Feb 25, 2026
Cats are particular about where they sleep. Not just a little particular, but obsessively, methodically particular. They’ll test seventeen surfaces, circle a spot four times, and reject a $200 cat bed in favor of a cardboard box. Where a cat...
