There are few things cuter than a contented kitty taking a nap when its tail starts to wag or thump up and down. Videos of this adorable behavior abound on popular social media sites, and owners are left enthralled and filled with an unrelenting love for their pet. But a wagging tail is usually something …

Many cats have a habit of kneading and biting blankets. Most owners have seen them do it. It’s a hilariously cute activity and never fails to draw a coo of admiration from us. So why do cats knead and bite blankets? Common wisdom usually explains it thus: the kneading comes from a kitten’s action meant …

Many cat lovers would agree that having your cat sleep next to you feels like you’ve hit the jackpot and are being showered with love. But have you ever wondered, “why do cats sleep next to their owners rather than in their own bed?” Well, there are many reasons for cats’ sleeping positions and behaviors. …

When we are young, we learn a lot of bad wisdom that seems to originate from parts unknown. For example, we learn that the idea of cats and dogs getting along is really strange. Think back to those Saturday morning cartoons, where dogs would always be seen as a cat’s mortal enemy. Of course, we …

Nothing makes your heart skip a beat like finding your little pussy cat curled up with a paw delicately placed over its face. It’s a cuteness overload few cat owners can resist, and virtually all cats exhibit this behavior in their lifetimes. But why do cats cover their face when they sleep? Cats spend a lot …

Wait, isn’t it dogs that bury their food? As it turns out, canines aren’t the only ones with ancient instincts that compel them to cover up their coveted cuisine. Cats can have a tendency to do this as well — perhaps you’ve even caught them in the act and wondered what they were doing it …

The short answer to can cats be autistic is no. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complicated disorder with symptoms that range from mild to severe, depending on the individual. The symptoms are also not very stable as they can change from person to person. There is a typical list of signs that most people learn …

Cats are an interesting species. They are the epitome of mixed signals. One moment they will be loving, purring, and stroking themselves on you. The next moment you have some tiny teeth digging into your skin. But is cat purring and biting expected? It’s tough to decipher what cats want from you when they can’t …

As a cat parent, you’ve probably meowed at your cat at least once, trying to communicate with them in their native language. A few times, it may have worked, and they’ve responded. But why do cats meow back at you? You don’t need to have one of the smartest cat breeds to know how intelligent …

You’ve probably come across this sweet sight many times—your furry friend curled into a tight ball and sleeping soundly. Cats take on many different sleeping positions that often leave us wondering why they would sleep in this way. While the curled-into-a-ball position is one of the more normal ways to see a cat sleeping, it …