You’re all snug and settled on the sofa, or typing away at your laptop, and suddenly, your adorable kitty jumps onto your lap, curls into a ball, and purrs away peacefully. Many ponder the question, “Why does my cat sit on me?”. There are many ways to express oneself in the cat world. Cats sometimes …
Cat Behavior
If you’re a cat owner, you’ve likely wondered why cats rub against one person but not another. Your fluffy cat companion might greet you at the door and rub against your legs, but be aloof when your partner or friend enters through the same door. This leads many people to ask, “what does it mean …
Our fluffy feline friends are aloof, yet lovable parts of our lives. We tend to shower them with attention and affection when we get the opportunity to do so. But, contrary to what some cat-parents may think, not all cats enjoy this physical affection we so desperately want to show. So how to pet a …
Why do cats chase their tails? Does your cat chase its own tail? My cat Alexei certainly does and I always find it very amusing. I didn’t realise that cats actually did this until I got my Siberian cat. In most cases, when we see a cat chasing its tail, it seems amusing. It’s unlike …
You’ve just cleaned the litter box, and now you’re wondering, “How often do cats pee?” Well, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, too. It’s a valid question to ask. After all, your cat’s toilet habits can say a lot about its health. Whether they’re going multiple times a day or only a few times, there’s …
Have you ever sat on the couch, bed, or perhaps at your desk with a furball purring peacefully on your lap and wondered to yourself, “Why does she do this? Why does my cat sleep on my legs?”. Well, you’re not alone. While many cat owners are more than happy to curl up with their …
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 …
Why do cats roll in dirt? Have you ever looked out into the garden to see your beloved purrfect kitty rolling gleefully in the dirt? The complete opposite of seeing your fur baby neatly sitting, licking themselves clean, or admiring your grooming efforts? What’s going on? While our fur babies have dust baths and we …
Every cat owner is aware of how much their cats enjoy grooming. What happens, though, when your kitty starts grooming you? You don’t need to worry about “why does my cat eat my hair” any longer. Several possible answers exist regarding why your cat eats or chews your hair. And if you don’t like this …
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 …