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Why do cats bite?
Behavioral Problems in Cats

Why Does My Cat Bite Me When I Pet Her?

As cat owners, we’ve all experienced it, one minute you’re petting your cat and she’s purring away, seemingly enjoying a cuddle, and the next minute you feel teeth on your hand and you’re left wondering...

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Dr. Gemma Cliffin BSC BVSC MRCVS
Cat wagging its tail.
Cat Behavior

Why Do Cats Wag Their Tails?

Have you ever seen cats wag their tails and wondered why? Perhaps you thought cats only wag their tails back and forth when they are angry or annoyed, but you've noticed your cat does it...

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Dr. Emma Rogers-Smith BSc(Hons) BA VetMB MRCVS
Cat Behavior

What Are Cat Pheromones and Do They Really Work?

Cat pheromone products are becoming increasingly popular, and are marketed for all sorts of feline unwanted behaviors, from scratching furniture to urine spraying and even aggression. Pheromones are chemicals, released by glands across a cat’s...

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Dr. Lizzie Youens BSc (Hons) BVSc MRCVS
Cat Basics

The 7 Types Of Eye Color In Cats

Cats come in all shapes and sizes, coat types and coat colors but did you know that there are many different types of eye color in cats? What Color Eyes Can Cats Have? You may...

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Dr. Aisling O'Keeffe MVB CertSAM ISFMAdvCertFB MRCVS
Cat Behavior

The 10 Sounds Cats Love Most

Cats have a highly developed and sensitive sense of hearing to help them successfully hunt prey. They have upright ears that allow them to detect sounds easily and can amplify sound waves 2-3 times for...

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Dr. Holly Anne Hills BVMEDSCI MRCVS
Cat Behavior

6 Reasons You Should Get A Second Cat (And 2 You Shouldn’t)

Everybody knows that most dogs are happier in pairs or groups as they naturally live in packs. But what about cats? Cats are known to be solitary animals, but some cats do enjoy another cat’s...

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Dr. Joanna Woodnutt, MRCVS
Cat Behavior

Why Do Cats Play With Their Prey?

If you own a young, active cat with access to the outdoors, you may have witnessed the grisly sight of your precious feline hunting down their prey, be it a bird, mouse, vole, or other...

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Dr. Lizzie Youens BSc (Hons) BVSc MRCVS
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Cat Diseases and Medical Conditions

Anemia in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment

Anemia is the term for a decrease in the body’s circulating red blood cells (RBCs). Depending how low the RBC count goes, this may cause anything from mild symptoms to a life-threatening emergency. In cats,...

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Dr. Tammy Powell, DVM
Cat Behavior

Why Do Cats Bury Their Poop?

Many cat owners don’t spend much time analyzing their cat’s toileting habits, but if you are curious about cat behavior you may have noticed that your cat buries its poop immediately after performing. So why...

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Dr. Lizzie Youens BSc (Hons) BVSc MRCVS
A bathroom rug with a playful twist - adorned with a mischievous cat sitting on it, adding a touch of feline charm to the everyday surroundings.
Behavioral Problems in Cats

Why Do Cats Pee on Bathroom Rugs?

Inappropriate urination is one of the most common behavioral problems seen in cats. It is generally fairly easy to train a cat to use a litter box, so it can be very frustrating when they...

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Dr. Lizzie Youens BSc (Hons) BVSc MRCVS

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