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 behavior toward humans, and it’s strange when they begin licking our hands and fingers excessively. Luckily, it is often a reasonably benign behavior. Usually, it’s an indication of […]
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 cats do “wag” their tails while lying down for various reasons. However, you still might be wondering why your cat is thumping its tail. Just what does it […]
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 can swoosh, wag, perk up, or remain motionless. It can also twitch, which is a vibration of the end or through the whole of […]
Cat Pregnancy Timeline & Stages: Vet-Verified Week-by-Week Facts
Cats evolved to get pregnant very quickly, and the act of mating stimulates the release of eggs from the ovaries. So the odds of them getting pregnant are very high. Usually, the average feline pregnancy takes about 60 to 65 days. However, it is difficult to figure out exactly how far along she is unless […]
Bald Spots on Cats: 10 Vet-Verified Causes & Treatment Options
One feature synonymous with cats, the hairless breeds notwithstanding, is a soft and fluffy coat. So if your feline has developed a bald spot, we need to find out the cause and get on top of treating the problem. The trouble is that there are quite a lot of conditions that can cause hair loss […]
Cat Peeing Over the Edge of the Litter Box? Vet Verified Reasons & Solutions
Cats have a particular set of toilet habits that they absolutely must keep up. If they are put off at all, it might irritate them and make more of a mess for you to clean. All kinds of poor behaviors can manifest from an unhappy kitty, and one of them can be incredibly confusing. You […]
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 direct eye contact. But what is your cat trying to say? Possibly nothing. You might provide entertainment while you sleep. After all, they probably ask themselves […]
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 your cat to let you know how they are feeling or what they want from you: body language. Cats use body language to tell you […]
100+ Cool Cat Names: Ideas for Carefree & Easy Going Cats
If there was ever a single word that captures the true essence of a cat, it’s probably cool. It’s just part of their nature. Come to think of it, we’re not sure we’ve ever met a cat that wasn’t cool. Cats are agile climbers, stealthy hunters, and often incredibly stoic. So, with a new kitty, […]
Are Peace Lilies Toxic to Cats? Vet-Verified Risks & FAQ
Most cat owners are aware of the dangers of a cat ingesting Lilies, specifically those from the Lilium and Hemerocallis family. These include the Asiatic, Easter, Japanese Show, and daylilies, and even just a small amount of any part of the plant — contact with pollen or nibbling at leaves — may be enough to […]
