Questions About Cats

It isn’t very hard to argue that everything a cat does looks adorable. However, sometimes we’re so busy admiring their cuteness that we forget to wonder why they do some of the things they do! … Read more

Some cats only like eating when their owner is present. Perhaps your cat even likes to be petted while eating. Most people don’t know if this is a good or bad thing. It can be … Read more

The summer heat can be hard on cats, so we must ensure they stay comfortable. The temperatures that cats can cope with are different from those that humans can tolerate. So, you should keep that … Read more

Cats rarely display variety in their facial expressions, relying more on body language and vocalizations to communicate with us. Humans are different, relying on facial cues to get a read on a situation. Cats understand … Read more

Cats’ eye colors vary significantly based on their breed. However, yellow eyes are one of the most common colors and, to some, the most alluring.   Black-furred breeds with yellow eyes include Bombay cats, American … Read more

Chirping isn’t a sound that you’d normally associate with cats. However, if you pay close attention when your cat is bird-watching, you may hear a slight chirping or chattering sound that isn’t coming from the … Read more

The dynamic between cats and humans is hard to define. Cats misbehave and do as they please around the house, but they don’t make too much fuss when a human puts their foot down. Little … Read more

Cats can be so stand-offish that it’s difficult to know if they understand when we give them affection. If kissing your cat’s furry little head doesn’t get you the reaction you wanted, don’t be disappointed. … Read more

Respecting your elders is a common social rule followed by virtually every culture. However, cats don’t abide by the same social rules as we do. So, before you think about getting your older cat a … Read more

Although many people associate the sound of purring with contentment, little is known about how cats purr, why cats purr, or if purring is a voluntary or involuntary action. The truth is, cats can purr … Read more

What may look like strange feline behavior is actually your cat trying to communicate with you. Cats use various parts of their bodies, including their rear ends, to express a range of messages and emotions. … Read more

Cats are astute, attentive animals that pay more attention to human interaction than we realize. This means that they’re deeply impacted by the behavior of their owners and the atmosphere in a home. Cats find … Read more

Cats are often seen as aloof and mysterious, partly because it’s hard to tell what they’re contemplating. They aren’t as expressive as dogs, and they lack the communication skills of parrots. To this point, few … Read more

Have you ever touched your cat’s belly only to discover that it sags? While it may feel like your cat is becoming fat, this saggy layer of skin is called the primordial pouch. Most cats … Read more

When a cat meows silently, it’s usually to gain the attention of a human and make an important request. Obviously, this demand relies upon the meow being audible. If your cat’s meow sounds like a … Read more

If your cat kisses you on the lips, it’s showing you affection. Cats aren’t always fulsome about expressing their feelings. For a cat to show this fondness requires a strong bond between feline and owner. … Read more

Feline siblings spend a lot of time with each other in their early years as littermates and companions. Unfortunately, closely related cats will mate with each other, leading to genetic problems.  Cats’ siblings may mate … Read more

Cats’ whiskers (vibrissa) may seem small and inconsequential, but they fulfill several functions. To owners, finding broken whiskers can be a worrying sign, but whisker loss isn’t usually a cause for concern. Cats’ whiskers usually … Read more

Keeping an indoor vs. outdoor cat is a debate that has raged for years. For some owners, keeping a cat indoors permanently is considered cruel as it takes away a cat’s freedom. For others, it’s … Read more

Cats sit in many interesting positions, and the “loaf” is among the most common. Like all cat body language, the cat loaf position has hidden meanings that it’s worth taking the time to understand. If … Read more

A cat’s gender usually determines how territorial, aggressive, or dominant it’ll be. Of course, both sexes have their pros and cons, behaving differently based on their hormones and certain circumstances. Unfixed male cats are more … Read more

It’s no secret that cats are expert jumpers. Cats have lean bodies and powerful back legs, enabling them to leap great heights with grace and precision. Dogs can jump quite high, but not as high as … Read more

Cats have rough tongues, with a texture akin to sandpaper. The scratchy texture of a cat’s tongue is completely different from the human tongue because it serves a completely different purpose. Cat tongues are rough … Read more

Cats form close bonds with people they deem important to their lives. However, unlike many other domesticated animals, they can’t tell two people apart due to how their vision works. No, cats can’t recognize human … Read more

Owners regularly hold conversations with their cats. Not only is this therapeutic, but it’s a great bonding tool that enables you to feel closer. But while conversing in your best baby voice seems like the … Read more

Cats have a long-held reputation of being aloof and detached in their behavior toward people. For this reason, many of us are surprised to discover that cats bond closely with their owners. Depending on this … Read more

Some cats have heterochromia iridis, which is an unusual condition that means the iris in each eye is a different color. The result is a cat with one blue eye and the other either green, … Read more

Cats are more emotional and caring than was previously thought. Recent research has many owners wondering if cats feel remorse after knocking things over, soiling the sofa, or clawing the carpet. As cats can’t feel … Read more

It’s a common misconception that cats aren’t affectionate animals and don’t like to cuddle. Even though cats enjoy their independence, they’re just as capable of showing love as other pets. Some cats sit on their … Read more

Tickling is a sensation caused by stimulating certain nerve receptors, leading to an involuntary reaction. As humans, we tend to associate tickling with laughter. While cats cannot laugh, they can still respond positively or negatively, … Read more

We all make errors of judgment and do things that we genuinely regret, so it’s natural to wonder if cats hold grudges against their owners. The good news is that cats get over one-off events … Read more

Felines react to catnip with a burst of energy and what appears to be happiness. It can give your cat the zoomies and make it wild during playtime. This can be a great way to … Read more

Cats dilate their pupils to improve their vision. Wide eyes enable cats to absorb more light, which is highly beneficial in dim lighting. Also, cats’ pupils dilate when excited, afraid, or hurt. However, this should … Read more

Meowing is a unique feline sound that was developed and engineered to communicate with humans. So, if you meow at your cat, it’s likely to meow back at you. Cats meow at humans to greet … Read more

The eyes are among the expressive parts of the feline anatomy. A relaxed cat will close or half-close its eyes. Meanwhile, wide, staring eyes suggest that a cat is wholly alert. A cat that stares … Read more

Cats can be tenacious hunters, making it difficult to keep them in a house with small animals. Docile, easy-going, and friendly, bearded dragons are popular pets. However, they’re lizards, which cats are known to hunt. … Read more

Hedgehogs are 20-30 cm long with short legs, cone-shaped faces, and covered in quills. Cats are known to capture, play with, and kill small animals. So, if you own a cat and want to get … Read more

Cats have sharp hunting instincts and quick reflexes, even if they’re tame and well-behaved. They’ve been known to attack and eat birds, fish, rodents, and other pets that they see as prey. However, cats don’t … Read more

Keeping a cat and a hamster in the same home isn’t always easy. After all, these two animals are natural enemies, and the chances of your hamster surviving an attack from a cat are very … Read more

Cats and dogs make different sounds, have different personalities, and move differently. When you introduce a cat to a dog, they may be hesitant about each other, leaving owners wondering if the real issue is … Read more