Cats have a surprisingly powerful sense of smell. In fact, their sense of smell is considerably stronger than that of humans. A domestic cat’s sense of smell is between 9 and 16 times more powerful than yours, so it is worth knowing what smells do cats hate. Or in other terms, cats have between 45 …
Cat Behavior
While it may have surpassed you, if you’ve recently fitted your kitty with a shiny collar bell, you’ll suddenly notice how often your cat shakes its head. It’s cat culture to shake during some questionable times—like 2 a.m. or in the middle of a crucial line of a TV show… but that’s beyond any human’s …
Is your kitty nipping on your skin? It’s common to wonder, “why does my cat bite me”, especially during the kitten phase. But don’t fret; biting doesn’t necessarily mean your cat is upset with you. There are many reasons why cats bite their owners. From nibbling on your hands for attention to snapping at your …
Understanding a cat’s emotions can be trickier than understanding a dog’s. While it’s easy to spot when a dog is happy with their wagging tail, open mouth, and bright eyes, cats express happiness differently, making it harder for those unfamiliar with their behavior. We all want to make our cats happy, but cats, more often …
Whenever multiple-pet home situations arise, the predominant question is: will the dog get along with the cat? In the case of the hybrid labradoodle breed, the questions are relatively easy to answer. They can indeed get along, and no specific breed-related issues should prevent that. However, knowing a few things about the dogs and their …
Poodles are cute and seem dainty, which is deceptive. For those who don’t know, they were originally bred as hunting dogs. Their long legs made them ideal for country terrain, waterways, and prey retrieval. So poodles and cats – can they get along? The short answer is… possibly. There are some interesting aspects of a …
It’s adorable when your cuddly kitty curls up and gives a big yawn, notifying the world of their utter contentment with life. After all, what can feel better than a great big relaxing huff or a refreshing burst of oxygen to the brain? Cats have body language that’s all their own, and everything from shaking …
Is your kitty nipping on your skin? It’s common to wonder, “why does my cat bite me”, especially during the kitten phase. But don’t fret; biting doesn’t necessarily mean your cat is upset with you. There are many reasons why cats bite their owners. From nibbling on your hands for attention to snapping at your …
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, …
From snuggling on sleeping faces to curling up in the nook of arms, cuddly cats provide an extra blanket of comfort during sleep. While you might think your purring pal has strange sleeping habits (can running on the bed at 4 am really be considered normal?), certain behaviors can be explained. Whether it’s intense stares …