Why Do Cats Cover Their Food?
There is no arguing with the fact that cats tend to have quirky habits. Among the many that perplex cat owners is when cats cover their food. You may have noticed your cat scratching and...
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Do Cats Eat Roaches?
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Can Cats Climb Down Trees?
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Are Cats’ Noses Supposed To Be Wet?
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Why Does My Cat Climb Me Like a Tree?
Cats exhibit many behaviors that we find strange, but your cat climbing up you as if you are a tree is not only bizarre, it's painful, too! Although this unwanted behavior is most commonly seen...