Humans generally have quite obvious milestones for when a child becomes an adult. This could be the age at which 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 …
Understanding Your Cat
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 …
Do you frequently catch your cat headbutting you? Ever wonder what it means when a cat does that? Are they showing affection, or could it be a sign of anger? After all, headbutting isn’t a behavior we humans are typically accustomed to. Explore all the explanations in this post about why your cat headbutts you. …
So, there you are, cozying up with your cat after a tough day. As you bury your face in their fur, you might wonder, “why do cats smell good?” Despite rarely needing a bath, cats are remarkably adept at keeping themselves clean and smelling fresh. In fact, you may notice that other cats you meet—at …
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 …
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 …
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 …