If only cats could talk, right? Though they can’t speak our language, our feline friends have plenty to say through their actions! From slow blinks to playful pounces, these subtle behaviors reveal more than we might think. Cat people often wonder what their pets are trying to communicate: love, hunger, or just wanting space. Understanding …

Cats have a fantastic reputation when it comes to cleanliness. Their special tongues with a texture that resembles sandpaper helps them to remove dirt as it has backward-facing papillae (hooks) made of keratin. It’s pretty cool, but it doesn’t answer the question ‘Why does my cat lick my nose?’ Not only does grooming help keep their coat …

If you’re a cat parent to a kitty that meows throughout the night, you may be concerned about this feline behavior or simply fed up with getting next to no sleep. Otherwise known as night vocalization or night-calling, these midnight symphonies are not uncommon behavior. And you’re not alone, as many cat lovers are dragging …

As a cat parent, it’s handy to know as much as you can about your feline, such as how best to care for your cat and even what their different behaviors mean – like, why does my cat lay on my chest? While there are many myths about cats and how they simply use you …

So, you are all curled up with your feline friend after a long day. As you nuzzle into their fur, you might ask, “why do cats smell good?” For animals that don’t often require baths, they sure do an excellent job of staying clean and smelling good. In fact, you might even find that cats …

If you are a first-time cat owner, you may notice that your cat sleeps a lot. Without a lot of experience, this may be alarming to you. You may ask, why does my cat sleep so much? Rest assured, a cat that sleeps a lot is almost always typical. There are several reasons for this, …

Spending most of your day snoozing gently in a warm beam of sunlight with a full belly and the occasional head scratch as your human walks by — ah, the life of a house cat is glorious. But there are instances where your cat may be sleeping too much. And yes, too much sleep can …

Deep into the night, you surface out of a deep slumber and decide to turn over in your bed. Perhaps you also want to stretch your legs. But then you discover a heavy bundle preventing your feet from pushing all the way out. Peeping over the covers, you discover a pair of mildly annoyed eyes …

Cats have a reputation for being cold and independent. But they are surprisingly cuddly when it comes to bedtime. Most pet owners don’t question “why does my cat sleep with me” too much — after all, who doesn’t want a real-life teddy bear? However, there are specific answers to why your cat might enjoy snuggling …

The range and types of sleeping cat positions seem to be far more extensive than the equivalent for humans. I find my Siberian cat Alexei in all sorts of odd places and positions and he genuinely appears to be asleep. I don’t know how he does it! It made me curious about cat sleeping positions …