Cat behavior and health
Our question this week was: Our cat is three years old and he is sleeping a lot in the past three days and we are finding vomit/hairballs in the mornings. Should we be worried? His sister isn’t...
View ArticleCrazy sweet then aggressive behavior in a cat
Our question this week was: We have a two-year-old Calico that is day and night. She can be very sweet and loving then, without warning, she becomes EXTREMELY violent to the point of occasionally...
View ArticleGrooming Behavior of Cats
It is well known that cats are meticulous groomers. In the wild, grooming is an innate behavior that improves a cat’s chance of survival. Cats catch and eat live prey and they must clean the prey’s...
View ArticleCatnip…and How it Affects Your Cat’s Behavior
For all our scientific know-how, we still have not uncovered the secret of why cats are attracted to catnip. According to a dictionary definition, “catnip is a strong-scented mint (Nepeta cataria) that...
View ArticleHoming Behavior in Dogs and Cats
We have all heard stories about dogs and cats that were dropped off or lost a long way from their home, sometimes thousands of miles, only to find their own way back. We ask, “How do they do that?” but...
View ArticleDealing With the Quirky Behaviors That Drive Cat Owners Crazy
Wouldn’t you love to know what your cat is thinking? You can sit and watch your cat for hours but you never know just what is going on behind those big dreamy eyes. Your cat squints at you, fluttering...
View ArticleCan Cats Swim?
If someone told you that you could teach your cat how to swim next summer, would you die laughing? If your cat is like most felines, it probably turns into a chaotic mess of screeching fur when it gets...
View ArticleDo Cats Dream?
Your cat always seems to be napping. It curls up on the windowsill, the newspaper, the sofa, or your lap for a quick snooze at least a few times each day, and that’s perfectly normal. In fact, experts...
View ArticleA Brief History of Cats
Humans have a deep and cherished relationship with our feline friends. But did you realize that this relationship may have begun in ancient times? According to journalist David H. Grimm, the first...
View ArticleCats and Grass: A Love Affair
Many cat owners think, “My cat eats grass. Is that OK?” If you’ve witnessed your cat noshing on an outdoor salad, you might have also noticed that it can make your kitty throw up. However, some felines...
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