I adore my Siberian cat Alexei’s tail. It is so big and fluffy, and I love how it flicks and sways depending on his mood. So sure, I enjoy his tail, but why do cats have tails? And does he even need one in the first place? I obviously don’t have one, but I have …

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 …

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 …

We often see dogs panting and don’t assume that it is a cause for concern. However, cats don’t tend to pant often. So what does it mean when they do? And is there anything you can do to calm your cat down when it happens? Why do Cats Pant? 8 Reasons Cats typically don’t breathe …

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 …