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 …

Cats are mysterious, glorious little enigmas. One moment they’re cuddled up beside you, the next they’re glaring at a corner like it owes them money. You may think you know your feline friend inside and out—but trust us, they’re playing by their own secret set of rules. Here are 11 secret rules your cat lives …

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 often find your cat head butting you? What does it mean when a cat headbutts you? Do cats headbutt to show affection – or is it anger? After all, unlike among cats, headbutting is not something we’re familiar with as humans. Find all the theories in this post about what it means when …

Let’s be honest: cats don’t just live with us — they rule over us. These tiny, furry masterminds have perfected the art of the power move. Whether it’s passive-aggressive side-eye or sudden, chaotic energy at 3am, cats have a sixth sense for asserting dominance in the most ridiculous ways possible. Here are 11 hilarious power …

So, you are all curled up with your feline friend after a long day. As you nuzzle into their fur, you might ask, “why do cats smell good?” For animals that don’t often require baths, they sure do an excellent job of staying clean and smelling good. In fact, you might even find that cats …

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 …

Our kitties are creatures full of mystery. One moment you’ll see your furbaby kneading your stomach, head butting or rubbing up against you; the next, they act as if they don’t know who you are. They may go from purring little sweethearts to suddenly despising the sight of you. What causes the switch to flip …

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 …

Who doesn’t love it when their cat lies on their back? It’s surely a sign of being ultra calm and relaxed around you, right? It’s also extremely cute. Yet, when you decide to try to rub their belly, you often get the wrath and rage of all cats in history. So why do cats lay on …