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
There is a particular moment when you realize your cat has stopped simply living in the same house as you and has started feeling safe with you. Maybe they fall asleep beside you without worrying about what you are doing. Maybe they walk into the room and quietly settle nearby. Sometimes it is something even … Read more
You call your cat over, hoping for a little affection. Maybe you even tap the couch beside you or reach out your hand. Instead, your cat looks at you for a moment and walks away. It can be hard not to take it personally. But when a cat seems uninterested in you, it does not … Read more
You can often tell something is going on with a cat before they make a sound. Sometimes it is the way they walk into a room with their tail held high. Sometimes it is a quick flick at the tip while they sit quietly beside you. And sometimes their tail suddenly becomes twice its normal … Read more
You know your cat’s usual habits. The way they walk into the room, where they like to sleep, how they ask for food, and even the little sounds they make when they want your attention. That is why it can be so noticeable when something suddenly seems different. Maybe your cat is racing through the … Read more
There is something a little strange about having a cat. You can spend the whole day wondering where they are, and then, when they finally come over, they decide that your hair is the most interesting thing in the room. Maybe your cat licks your hair while you are lying in bed. Maybe it happens … Read more
You are standing in the kitchen, walking down the hallway, or sitting on the couch when your cat suddenly walks over and rubs against your legs. Maybe they rub their whole body against you. Maybe they press their face against your hand. Sometimes they do it while purring, and sometimes they rub against you and … Read more
There is a moment every kitten owner eventually experiences: you look at the clock, look at your kitten sleeping, and wonder if they have spent most of the day asleep. The answer might surprise you. Kittens really do spend a large part of their day sleeping. Their sleep needs are higher than those of many … Read more
A kitten can spend ten minutes running around the house like a tiny tornado and then suddenly fall asleep in the middle of everything. If you have ever looked at your kitten sleeping for what feels like half the day and thought, “Do kittens really sleep this much?”, the short answer is yes. Kittens sleep … Read more
