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 …
Cat Behaviour
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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 …
Why on Earth Is My Cat so Hyper? How Can I Calm a Hyper Cat Down?
Ah the hyper kitty cat. There's nothing more entertaining and amusing to watch - yet have the hyperactivity go on long enough, throw in a little attack session to your poor fingers or toes, a lot of mid-night wake up calls by way of kitty cat war cries, meowing and darting around the house like a wilderbeast, and this charming behaviour really does …
“Why Does My Cat Chew & Bite My Fingers?” 6 Possibilities, Telling Which
Cats may not chew their food, but they certainly do seem to chew a lot of things besides. Take plastic, for instance. A lot of cats really like to gnaw and chomp on a variety of things made of plastic - from plastic shopping bags to pen butts, even plastic toys sometimes end up being used for chewing and gnawing. Then there's that common, but …
Why Exactly Do Cats Scratch? 7 Benefits Cats Reap from Scratching Things Up
We all know how frustrating it can be living with a cat who scratches up couches, clothes, and even walls. It's no fun living with kitties who use their claws as weapons of mass destruction. But not every cat is a destructive scratcher, though absolutely every cat is a scratcher at heart. Why cats all love (and need!) to scratch comes down to a …
Why Does My Cat Knead Me, but Not Someone Else? (Like My Husband)
I've written about why cats knead things and people with their claws before. While I feel that article does a pretty good job giving an overarching explanation for why cats typically knead into human tummies (and other body parts!), I also feel it lacks any real explanation on the topic of why certain people will sometimes be kneaded, while others …
Why Do Cats Chew on Plastic? Is It Dangerous? Can I Get My Cat to Stop?
As a cat owner, you notice a lot of weird things cats do that just don't make a lot of sense - no matter how hard you think about them. Things like being really eager to knock random objects off tables or counter tops, sitting on paper that just so happens to be placed in the middle of the floor; cats are even weird with each other, often …