Watching cats leap into the air is pretty awe inspiring, especially when you consider how tiny the wee ones are by comparison to the clearance they get when they jump! Cats are biologically built to be quite skilled in this arena. House cats do jump much higher than dogs, and can hands down jump incredible distances, even by comparison to humans. …
Cat Facts
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Why Do Cats Purr? 12 Reasons: Some Obvious, Some Not
Even if you've somehow managed to make it through your life never having seen a cat in person, chances are good you'll know - at the bare minimum - two things about cats from even having watched a few videos of them online: cats meow, and cats purr. Those of us who house the remarkable felines in our own homes know just how lovely it feels to …
Why Is My Cat Crying? Is He Sick? Does He Want Something? Just Vocal?
If you're here, chances are it's because your cat meows a lot; maybe even wakes you up with loud begging every morning, or cries at your bedroom door at night, and you just want to know if kitty is telling you he or she isn't feeling well or if kitty's simply being vocal and is indeed just another of the many cats who whine and beg when they're …
My Cat Sleeps All Day: Is This Normal? Is It Unhealthy?
There's something about a sleeping cat that tugs at all our heartstrings. I'm convinced that not even a "dog person" (in quotes because I'm not convinced they should be real) can look at a cute little feline all curled up in a ball for a nap and not be suckered in. Picture from post Phone Picture Roundup Part II: Sleeping Cat Pictures I mean …
Why Do Cats Hate Water? What Makes Them So Afraid of It?
While it's certainly true that some cats are actually quite happy to be wet, it's also very true that the vast majority of our feline friends are not good friends with water. Whether it's the rain, a not-shallow-enough puddle, or an all too necessary bath so that kitty can get properly clean, many cats will quickly start backing away, or even …
Why Do Cats Have Whiskers? Their Purpose: What Cat Whiskers Are For
You may have heard before that cats use their whiskers in order to feel around and sense the world around them. Those who claim this are absolutely right! Though there isn't much more to the story than this basic fact, it's interesting to think about how cats would do this through their whiskers. The Purpose of Cat Whiskers & What Cat …