I have always had cats, both growing up and now as an adult. I have been a pet behavioral therapist for a number of years now. I started this blog to help other cat owners, with advice, tips, best product reviews, and to create a warm and cat friendly community.
Have you ever been to a zoo and seen the large cats pacing back and forth? I’ve seen panthers pacing rubbing themselves against the glass as they walk up and down. Tigers pacing back and forth, even lion walking past visitors over and over. I can explain why cats have this behavior in zoos and […]
If you suffer from cat allergies don’t despair, it doesn’t necessarily mean you can never own a cat. There are some cat breeds that are hypoallergenic! So, which cats are hypoallergenic, and what does this mean exactly for those with cat allergies that end up with puffy eyes and an itchy nose whenever they come […]
Deciding on which breed of cat to adopt is difficult, really difficult. There are so many cute breeds, some are really athletic, some are really social and love sitting on laps, others are very independent. Maybe the lifespan is something you’re taking into consideration too. So, which cats live the longest and will be part […]
Different species of animal have different lifespans. Even different breeds of cat can vary in their life expectancy by several years. Why do cats only live 15 years on average for most breeds? The good news is that there is evidence to suggest that are living longer now than ever. This is mostly due to […]
Almost all cat owners have opened their door to let their cat in and been greeted by a dead mouse. Or worse, entered a room in their home to see their kitty acting suspiciously and on closer inspection found they have a caught and brought a mouse in. But, why do cats bring you dead […]
Why do cats jump on your back when you bend over to do something or they see an opportunity to do so? There are a few reasons why cats enjoy jumping on people’s backs as I will explain: You’re a Toy to Them and It’s Fun Cats are mischievous and fun animals, and when they […]
Looking at the question of, ‘why do cats hate zucchini?’ I’m not talking about the taste. I’m talking about the crazy that’s sweeping the internet of placing a zucchini, or a cucumber behind a cat and watching them jump out of their skin in shock. First of all, I want to point out that I’m […]
I’m sure you’ve seen the wave of videos sweeping the net showing cats jumping out of their skin when they turn around to see a cucumber has appeared behind them. But, why do cats jump at cucumbers? Before explaining the reasons why pet behavioral experts think cats are so scared of cucumbers, I want to […]
Have you stroked your cat’s head while it’s sleeping and noticed how it has an extra eyelid if their outer eyelid moves? It’s sometimes called the inner eyelid, second eyelid, third eyelid, palpebra tertia for the scientific name, or extra eyelid. Whatever you want to call it, have you ever wondered why do cats have […]
Depending where you live, you more than likely experience some cold and harsh weather during the winter months. If you don’t – lucky you! This means we need to think about our cats, and make sure they are going to be happy and safe in the winter months. Sure they spend a lot of time […]