When my Siberian cat Alexei licks me, I take it as a sign of love. However, when he quickly follows the licking with a bite, I think he might feel otherwise! I was heartened to discover that this behavior is not unique to Alexei and that many other cat owners often ask the question, “Why …
Cat Behavior
You might imagine that there is a short and sharp answer to the question How Long do Cats Sleep? But alas there are lots of factors to consider when it comes to how long cats sleep and how long they should sleep. How Long do Cats Sleep? 1. What Factors affect how much a cat …
The battle between cats and dogs is as old as time itself. And German Shepherds and cats are no different. But is it true that cats and dogs can’t get along? They are very different species, and both view the other as potential prey. But cats and dogs can get along – it is all …
Considering how much time cats spend asleep it seems reasonable that they would have dreams. Cats sleep 15 hours a day on average – twice as much as human beings. Cats need sleep to quickly restore their energy and get ready for the next hunt. Whilst domesticated cats don’t need to or can’t hunt they …
I found it quite difficult to write this post as I can’t bear the thought of anything happening to my beloved Siberian cat Alexei. However, I did want to know what I could do to ensure that he has the longest and fullest life possible and I am sure most people who are reading this …
Cats have a reputation for being stand-offish and often disinterested. But this reputation can often be very wrong. I have a Siberian cat Alexei and he loves following me around the house. Alexei isn’t unique – many cats like to follow their owners around – and even to the bathroom. So why do they do …
For humans we generally have quite obvious milestones for when a child becomes an adult. This could be the age they are allowed to drive a car, drink alcohol, get married etc and across the world this tends to range from 18 to 21 years. But when is a cat an adult? We don’t have …
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 …
Cashews make for the perfect little snacks; they’re small and delicious. We humans love to munch on them at any given time. And our kitties seem to enjoy them too. So, the question arises, ‘can cats eat cashews?’ If you find your furry cat pal wolfing down a nut or two, there’s not much to …
Who doesn’t love rewarding a curious cat with a treat? There you are indulging in your favorite snack or fruit. Suddenly a hairy face bobs up, clearly wanting a closer look at that exciting tidbit in your bowl. The twitching nose and the stretching neck are so adorable. Cats have a keen sense of smell …