It’s one of the sweetest sights…one kitten leans into another and begins to lick its fur. As cute as we think this behavior is, there is practical logic behind it. So, why do cats lick each other? For our finicky felines, licking is key to grooming, which, as any kitty owner knows, cats are obsessed …

Anyone who’s owned a cat carries scars on their hands and fingers — literally. But that’s normal for feline owners, as almost everyone will talk about how they got those scars with adoration rather than scorn. If you’ve ever wondered, ‘Why does my cat attack me out of nowhere?’ this guide is for you. In …

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 …

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, …

Looking to get a kitty that doesn’t fit the conventional definition of cats as being off-hand and a bit disinterested? Some breeds of cats are definitely more affectionate and happy to see you than others. Here are the 16 Most Friendly Cat Breeds. 16 Most Friendly Cat Breeds 1. Exotic Short Hair Cat Breed The …

I am a huge fan of floof and fluff. When I was looking at what type of cat to get, I scoured through the fluffiest cat breeds that also happen to act like dogs and found the perfect match — my Siberian cat Alexei. While Siberians are wonderfully fluffy and — spoiler alert — are …

There really is no such thing as a cat that isn’t cute. However, there are some breeds that tend to melt our hearts even faster than the average kitty. And besides, who doesn’t want to know about the cutest cat breeds they can welcome into their home? From small cat breeds that come with a …