From pillows to blankets, furniture, carpets, and their servant humans, you’ve probably experienced your adorable little feline massaging or kneading you or items in your household. Some call it “making biscuits,” while others think of it as a massage, but why do cats knead their owners? It’s one of the mysterious and sometimes charming quirks …
If your purr-fect little kitty is purring – melodious, vibrating, continuous sounds – it’s a sure sign they’re content. It’s also the most common sound cats make compared to other sounds, such as meowing, chirping, hissing, growling, and chattering. Many people are asking themselves, why does my cat purr when I pet her? When your …
By: Author Amanda OBrien You’re curled up on the sofa or typing away at your laptop, and out of nowhere your cat jumps up, settles into your lap, and starts purring. If you’ve caught yourself wondering “why does my cat sit on me?” — you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions cat …
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 …
Did you know that all kittens are born with blue eyes? However, once most kittens reach six weeks of age, the melanin kicks in, and most kittens with blue eyes develop a different eye color. However, some blue-eyed cat breeds have a recessive gene which means that their eyes will stay blue throughout their lives. …
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 …
The big eyes of human babies mean we are hot-wired to like animals with big eyes too. You can’t help but smile when those adorable big eyes gaze back at you. So it should come as no surprise that we humans can find cats with big eyes irresistible. Whether it’s a hairless beauty or the …
Depending on which source you use, there are between 44 and 73 recognized cat breeds in the world. But what makes for rare cat breeds? (Ultram) Each year the Cat Fanciers Association releases a report listing cat breeds based on the number of cats registered for each breed in the last year. This, of course, …
Traveling with your furry feline can either be a walk in the park, or a living nightmare. Compared to man’s other best friend (the dog), cats are pretty nervous when it comes to traveling outside of their familiar environment, so a travel litter box can be a great idea. Cats love to know their environment. …