Regina, author

A cat that suddenly hisses, swats, bites, or attacks can be difficult to understand. One moment, your cat may be resting quietly on the couch. The next, their ears are back, their tail is moving sharply, and they seem completely different. It is natural to wonder what happened. Is your cat angry? Afraid? In pain? … Read more

You have finally decided that you are ready for a kitten. Then you meet two. They are playing together, chasing each other around, stopping for a quick nap, and then suddenly getting back up as if they have endless energy. You may start wondering whether taking both home would actually be better than choosing just … Read more

Seeing a three-legged cat for the first time can make you stop and wonder how it manages everyday life. Can a cat really run with only three legs? Can it still jump, climb, play, and live comfortably? The answer may surprise you. A three-legged cat, sometimes called a tripod cat or tripawd, can often adapt … Read more

You can live with a cat for years and still discover something surprising about the animal sleeping beside you. A cat may spend most of the afternoon curled up on the couch, then suddenly become an incredibly fast, agile hunter. It may seem independent one moment and demand your attention the next. Even some of … Read more

Have you ever watched a cat hide under the bed when someone new enters the room, only to come out hours later as if nothing happened? Or perhaps your cat is friendly with you but becomes nervous around visitors, other animals, or unfamiliar places. Cats have very different personalities, and not every cat responds to … Read more

Have you ever noticed your cat suddenly racing through the house, attacking a toy for a few minutes, and then looking completely bored again? Indoor cats can have everything they need to be safe and comfortable and still lack something important: opportunities to use their natural instincts. Cats are natural hunters, climbers, explorers, scratchers, and … Read more

There is something exciting about bringing a cat home for the first time. You may already be imagining where the bed will go, which toys you will buy, and how quickly your new cat will become comfortable with you. But when the carrier finally comes through the door, the experience can be very different from … Read more

You may meet a cat and wonder whether it has already been spayed or neutered. Maybe you have adopted a cat with little or no medical history. Maybe a stray cat has started visiting your home. Or perhaps you are caring for a community cat and need to know whether it has already been sterilized … Read more

You see a cat outside and immediately start wondering: Is this a feral cat, a stray cat, or someone’s outdoor pet? The answer is not always obvious. A frightened cat may run away from you. A stray cat may hide because it has been lost or abandoned. And a feral cat may avoid people because … Read more

Have you ever looked at your cat and wondered what was going on in that little head? Maybe your cat is sitting quietly with its ears pointed forward. Another moment, its tail starts moving, its pupils become wide, or its body suddenly gets tense. Is it curious? Happy? Nervous? Annoyed? Sometimes the answer is not … Read more