I'm going to cut to the chase here and let you know: there don't seem to be a lot of reputable sources online discussing exactly why our feline friends like to chase and hunt string. There's absolutely no way anyone could deny the attraction cats have to yarn and other string-like objects; at the same time, when it comes to explaining why, the …
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Do Your Cats Sleep at the Foot of the Bed? Mine Do! Why? 7 Theories
There are a lot of behaviours cats seem to like to do across the board. These behaviours often seem like the type of thing just one especially quirky cat might like to do, but the more you exchange stories with other cat owners, or adopt in new cats to your household, the more these behaviours reveal themselves to be things many cats typically …
My Cat Licks Soap; Does Yours? Theories Why & Preventing Soap Ingestion
So my new cat, Bjorn, a stray/feral cat from our neighbourhood who we took in end of January, developed something of a taste for soap last week. For those of you who aren't here because your cat's done the same - yup, you imagined right, my cat likes licking bars of soap and all things related. How did I discover this? Let's jump into the …
“Why Does My Cat Bite My Feet?” Explaining Foot, Leg, Ankle & Toe Chomps
When it comes to cats biting and chewing fingers, there are quite a lot of reasons that do a good job explaining away this common feline behaviour. The same is technically true of why cats bite feet - they do it for a variety of reasons - but to me there's a massive difference in terms of explaining away why cats chomp on fingers versus why cats …
I Don’t Get It – Why Does My Cat Follow Me into the Bathroom?
Just last week I spoke about a number of the different reasons that could explain why cats stare at their humans, often in a long, unwavering and unsettling gaze, and what the meaning behind that staring could be. I personally feel the topic of today's post - possible reasons that could explain why cats often follow their humans into the bathroom - …
Why Does My Cat Sleep on Me When I’m Sick? Do Cats Comfort Ill Owners?
I have a snuggly little house cat who quite frequently sits in my lap as long as I am still enough for him to be content to do so. I don't feel he's particularly any more attentive when I'm sick or sad, but I've heard of quite a lot of cats who are more sensitive to their owners and who seem to go so far as to keep close tabs on them, bringing them …
Why Does My Cat Stare at Me? What Does Staring Mean?
Even if you're not a cat owner, chances are high if you've spent a good chunk of time with any cat, you've noticed a tenancy our feline friends have to - every once in a while - stare directly at human being for a pretty extended period of time in a concentrated and unwavering gaze. It can be a little unsettling, especially for those of us who come …