From resolving problems like urinating outside of the litter box to avoiding scratches during playtime, knowledge about feline behavior is a cat care essential.
Browse our cat behavior articles for expert-written, expert-reviewed guides that will help you troubleshoot and understand your cat’s habits, motivations, and moods.
The bond between felines and their devoted owners is a strong one. Despite their aloof reputations, cats can be very loyal, affectionate, and loving. However, cat communication is very different from humans – they can’t...
Despite the common misconception that cats are aloof and antisocial, this could not be any further from the truth. Cats crave interaction with both the pets and the people in their homes, and when your...
While you may know that cats can experience feelings of love and attachment to humans and other animals, you may not recognize some of the signs your cat uses to express affection. How to Tell...
Cats tend to be solitary creatures and are quite happy being the only cat in the house. But fear not, that doesn’t mean that they can’t bond with other cats. If you have found your...
When we have a cat in our lives, we want to make sure they are happy and well cared for. Cats are known for their independent nature and how they are feeling might not always...
Cats who stop using the litter box are not being naughty or spiteful—they need your help! NEVER punish your cat in any way. You will only make your cat fearful of you and worsen the...
Unlike people, who are highly visual creatures, cats experience the world through smell. There are many scents that cats will be attracted to. Likewise, there is a list of scents that cats hate. Domestic cats...
Think about how you feed your cat. More than likely, you provide kibble or wet food into a bowl once or twice a day, in the same place every day. Yet, cats are natural predators...
Have you ever paused to observe the graceful stretch of your feline friends as they catch sight of you and wondered why they do this often? This seemingly routine gesture may appear nothing more than...
Has your cat ever turned to hiss or bite you when you’re in the middle of petting them? Petting aggression is the most common type of aggressive behavior seen in cats, and most cat owners...
