From resolving problems like urinating outside of the litter box to avoiding scratches during playtime, knowledge about feline behavior is a cat care essential.
Browse our cat behavior articles for expert-written, expert-reviewed guides that will help you troubleshoot and understand your cat’s habits, motivations, and moods.
Getting a good night’s rest with a cat in the house is sometimes easier said than done. Between midnight zoomies and pre-breakfast sprints down the hallway, sleeping through your cat’s nocturnal shenanigans takes a certain...
Do you ever find yourself asking, “Why do cats like catnip?” Or maybe you are wondering what catnip (nepeta cataria) is, exactly. It turns out that catnip, a uniquely stimulating plant for many cats, is...
Unlike people, who are highly visual creatures, cats experience the world through smell. There are many scents that cats will be attracted to. Likewise, there is a list of scents that cats hate. Domestic cats...
If you’re a cat person, you already know all the great things about sharing your life with a cat. After all, is there anything better than cozying up to watch television on an evening with...
If you have a feline family member, you've probably felt the frustration when they knock an object onto the floor for no reason. You might even have caught them in the act, told them no,...
When a cat is angry, you tend to know about it. Those growls, hisses, and swipes can be pretty intimidating! But there are other, less obvious ways in which your cat might portray their emotions....
Cats who stop using the litter box are not being naughty or spiteful—they need your help! NEVER punish your cat in any way. You will only make your cat fearful of you and worsen the...
While you may know that cats can experience feelings of love and attachment to humans and other animals, you may not recognize some of the signs your cat uses to express affection. How to Tell...
You've probably heard that cats always land on their feet. Could that be true? And does it prevent them from getting injured when they fall? In this article, we’ll find out about a cat’s righting...
If your home contains a feline family member as well as humans, you might find it’s a bit of a competition about which particular person the cat likes most. Everyone will likely believe that they’re...
