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Fastidious cat engaged in a thorough grooming session, ensuring its coat remains clean and well-maintained.
Cat Behavior

Why Do Cats Lick and Clean Themselves?

It's no secret that cats are well-groomed. They have a specially designed tongue to help clean and untangle their coat, and they put it to good use. Licking isn't always just about cleanliness, though. Cats...

Hannah Harjen
Dr. Hannah Harjen BVetMed PhD MRCVS
Playful cat exhibiting its curious nature by knocking things off a surface, displaying a mix of mischief and exploration.
Behavioral Problems in Cats

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,...

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Dr. Gemma Cliffin BSC BVSC MRCVS
Cat Behavior

Why Do Cats Have Whiskers?

It is no secret that whiskers make your cat look super cute, but do you know why cats have whiskers? Did you know they serve many useful functions for your cat in their daily life?...

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

Why Do Cats Hate Cucumbers? Explained By A Vet

Cats are full of adorable quirks so naturally, they often feature in memes and videos of cats end up all over the internet and social media. One trend that you might have come across is...

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Dr. Beverley Ho BSc(VetSci)(Hons) BVM&S MRCVS
Cat curled up into a ball while sleeping.
Behavioral Problems in Cats

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...

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Dr. Joanna Woodnutt, MRCVS
White cat curled up on a couch with paws covering her face
Cat Behavior

Why Do Cats Cover Their Faces When They Sleep?

We love to watch our cats sleep, but have you ever wondered why they cover their face? It could be easy to assume that your cat covers their face while they sleep because they are...

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Dr. Holly Anne Hills BVMEDSCI MRCVS
Cat digging in a litter box.
Cat Behavior

Why Do Cats Dig In Their Litter Box?

Have you ever wondered about the rituals our cats adopt when they visit the bathroom at home? If you are a cat owner, you will more than likely be familiar with the sound of your...

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Dr. Emma Chandley BVetMed PGCertSAS MRCVS
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Cat Behavior

Why Do Cats Bite Each Other’s Necks?

Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Why do cats bite each other’s necks?” After all, it seems like such a primal behavior, one that you would expect more from a wildcat. However, domestic cats are...

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Dr. Rosalind Wright
Why did my cat pee on me?
Behavioral Problems in Cats

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...

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Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVETMED MRCVS
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Cat Behavior

Why Do Cat Eyes Dilate?

Cats have very distinctive eyes in many varying beautiful colors and shapes. Cats have extremely good sight that they use to hunt in the dark in the wild, so their eyes are adaptable to difficult...

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Dr. Alice Barker BVSc MRCVS

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