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...
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 Scream When Mating?
When cats mate, it might sound like more of a fight than a romantic encounter. As dramatic as it can sound, these feline mating noises are not a cause for concern. However, the female cat...
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 Roll Around on Their Back?
There's nothing more adorable than when your cat greets you by rolling around on their back and showing you their fluffy belly. You might also observe your pet cat rolling on their back in other...
Why Do Cats Put Their Ears Back?
We all know that ears are for hearing. But a cat’s ears also move with their emotional state, so they can tell you a lot about how a cat is feeling. Most of the time,...
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 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 Love to Sunbathe?
Many cat owners will be well accustomed to finding their cat stretched out for hours at a time in the sunniest spot in the house, or snoozing outside in the warm rays. In fact, if...
Why Do Cats Like Earwax?
Cats have all sorts of curious habits, and eating earwax is certainly one of them. But it may be more common and far less strange than you think. It can be perfectly normal for cats...
