I received an email a couple days ago from a pet parent, Olivia, who has a very specific - and in my opinion relatively unique in so far as how frequently it happens - problem with one of her cats pooping every single time she cleans the living room. Now, I'm not saying it's odd for cats to poop when they're stressed, or even for cats to poop …
Cat Facts
Interesting facts about cats! Interested in learning more about specific kinds of facts? Check out our cat behaviour, biology, and history sections individually.
“Why Does My Cat Follow Me Everywhere?” 16 Possibilities
Nearly all of my cats seem to follow me around everywhere. And this absolutely includes to seemingly odd places, like following me into the bathroom. There will sometimes be exceptions to this rule - like when my cats are fast asleep and can't be arsed to follow me because they're having a really good cat nap. Or when my cats are having fun …
How Long Can Cats Go Without Eating Food & Survive?
Wondering how long a cat can go without food? Hopefully you're here out of sheer curiosity. If you're not, my guess is it's because you have a cat who's refusing to eat, have seen a cat (who may or may not be yours) stuck up in a tree and are concerned for it, or (worst possible yet) left your cat in someone's care while you were on vacation and …
How Many Lives Do Cats Have? Why Do Some Say They Have 6, 7, or 9?
Ever heard that cats have 9 lives? You might be surprised to learn that the number that's used in this common myth varies depending on where you heard it. In some cultures it's said that cats have 6 lives, in others, 7, and finally, which I think is the most common rendition - it's also sometimes said they have 9 lives. Just so things are …
How Often Do You Take a Cat to the Vet? Here’s the Answer
If you're a new cat owner who's doing some research on your recently-taken-in pet - welcome to the family! Thinking of adopting and doing some research on how frequently you should take a kitty cat to the vet before you dive into pet ownership? Good on you for being so proactive! Been a cat owner for some time and just want to double check …
“Why Does My Cat Reach His Paw out to Me?” (9 Theories)
There's this utterly adorable behaviour my cat Bjorn does every-so-often. He'll be sitting or standing by me. Next, typically, he'll stretch, then, as if to say, "Human, attention!" he'll outstretch his arm and hold it outright in the air. My typical reaction to this has been to immediately start petting and cuddling him because - well to be …
Why Does My Cat Lick My Face? What Does It Mean?
Now, there are quite a lot of cats in my life who lick and essentially "groom" me. There's my second cat Bjorn, who will do this on occasion while I'm petting or grooming him, as well as a couple of cats who frequent our garden who will also do the same. These cats will typically only lick my hand or maybe my leg if they're sitting next to my lap …