If your cat is displaying some strange behaviors and habits that are similar to that of autistic behaviors humans display, you may be wondering – Can cats be autistic? The answer to this question is not as straightforward as yes or no. Yes, cats can show all the behavioral traits of an autistic person. But, […]
We all know that cats have a much more acute sense of smell than we do. They actually have a sense of smell that’s around 14 times as strong as ours. This explains why a cat that was upstairs fast asleep just a few minutes ago can magically appear in the kitchen when you’re making […]
Ever left a piece of paper on the floor only to find your kitty sitting on a few minutes later when there are plenty of more comfortable places for them to sit? I thought so. It’s happened to almost all cat owners, me included. But, why do cats lay on paper? – Or just about […]
We all want to be close to our cats and have them show us they love us like we love them, but does it mean they love you if they keep licking you? Cats have cute little pink tongues. But if you’ve ever been licked by one you will know that it feels more like […]
I’ve always heard that you can use mouthwash to stop cats from peeing on furniture. But wasn’t sure if this was an old wives tale or actually worked. So, I decided to try it recently when I took in a stray that decided peeing around the back of my couch was his best option. I’ve […]
Of all the strange habits and behaviors cats have, rolling in the dirt is one of the stranger ones. While I can agree it looks fun, it can’t be fun for them cleaning all that dirt off with their tongues. Neither is it for us cleaning them up. My Maine Coon gets his fur into […]
One of the more frustrating questions that I hear from cat owners is – ‘why is my cat peeing on my couch?’ Now, there is nowhere in the home other than the litter box that you want your cat to pee. But on the couch, that’s one of the worst places! Cat pee is one […]
One of the most frustrating issues to deal with as a cat owner is struggling to get your cat to use their litter box. It’s even more frustrating when your cat used to use the litter box just fine, but now has decided not to and start messing around the house. If you have found […]
Of all the curious and interesting behaviors cats have – weaving, or ‘zig zagging’ in front of you as you walk is one of the more common ones that is both funny and annoying at times, right? But, why do cats zig-zag in front of you? Are they trying to trip you up? Because that’s […]
Have you noticed your cat shaking or vibrating their tail and wondered what they are trying to tell you? Some cats do it much more than others. For some cats, it’s a quick flick, while for others the vibrating can last a few seconds. But, why do cats vibrate their tails? Cats use their tails […]