Why Do Cats Suck on Blankets? A Veterinarian Explains
Cat behavior often seems strange if you don’t understand the reason behind it. One such behavior is when cats suckle on blankets or other soft fabrics. Many pet owners will be able to recall a...
Behavioral Problems in Cats
Why Do Cats Smell Each Other’s Butts? 3 Common Reasons
People tend to greet each other with a handshake, hug, or high-five, but many cat owners will have witnessed a much more intimate exchange between cats when they meet each other. Rather than meow a...
Why Do Cats Sleep So Much
As a dedicated cat owner you've probably noticed your cat sleeps a lot more than you do. I feel like mine are asleep almost all the time! If you’re anything like me you’re probably jealous...
Why Do Cats Scratch?
Every cat, wild or domestic, will scratch from a young age. Scratching is an ingrained instinct, meaning cats don’t need to learn how to scratch. Scratching is usually done with the front paws in a...
Why Do Cats Pee & Poop in Shoes?
There is nothing worse than putting on your shoe only to find that your cat has done her business there. A soggy sock from pee is bad enough, but poop is even worse. If your...
Why Do Cats Pee on Things? 5 Possible Reasons
According to the ASPCA, inappropriate urination is the most common behavioral problem reported by pet owners, and around 10% of cats will pee outside the litter box at some stage in their life. Any changes...
Why Do Cats Knock Things Over?
You might find it frustrating or you might find it funny, but we’ve all witnessed our cats knocking things over from time to time. The internet is full of videos of cats knocking over vases,...
Why Do Cats Curl Into Balls When Sleeping? A Veterinarian Explains
Cats are well known for their ability to look comfortable wherever they sleep, and they can have some strange sleeping positions! Often though, most cats will simply curl up into a ball to snooze the...
Why Did My Cat Poop on My Bed? A Veterinarian Explains
Finding a pile of cat poop on your bed when you’re ready to hit the hay at the end of a long day is a bit of a nasty shock! Most cat owners love to...
Why Did My Cat Pee on Me? 8 Common Reasons
Have you ever been peed on by your cat? Perhaps they were on your lap and you discovered a suspicious wet patch on your clothes afterward, or maybe they jumped onto your lap and did...