Do Cats Grieve? Understanding Cats Mourning Behaviors
When we think about grief, we often imagine it as a deeply human experience — filled with tears, quiet moments of reflection, and the slow, gentle process of healing. But for those of us who share our lives with cats, the question naturally arises: do cats grieve too? Many owners have watched their feline companions […]
Why Some Cats Play Fetch Like Dogs
Imagine tossing a crumpled paper ball toward the trash, only for your cat to pounce on it and proudly trot back with the “prey” in its mouth. Surprising as it may seem, some cats will play a game of fetch not unlike a dog’s favorite pastime. They dash after thrown toys, pick them up, and […]
Slow Blinks: The Amazing Meaning of Kitty Kisses
Cats have a reputation for being independent and sometimes aloof, but they have their own special ways of showing affection Kitty Kiss. One of the sweetest feline gestures is the slow blink, often endearingly called a “kitty kiss” or “cat kiss.” If you’ve ever noticed your cat looking at you with droopy eyelids and blinking […]
Cats Think We’re Just Big Cats: A Cat Perspective
Many cat owners have wondered what their feline friends really think of them. Unlike dogs, who often defer to humans as a different species or as pack leaders, cats seem to treat us in a much more familiar way. If you’ve noticed your cat rubbing against your legs, following you around, or curling up beside […]
Catsteroseismology: The Science of Cats & Personality
If you’ve ever relaxed with a cat on your lap, you’ve probably felt that gentle buzz resonating from their tiny body. That sound – the cat’s purr – is one of the most comforting and intriguing sounds in the animal world. It’s a sign most people take as pure feline bliss. But cats are complex […]
Life of a Library Cat
Life of a Library Cat, many people expect a library to be quiet and filled only with books. But in some libraries, there is also a friendly cat strolling between the bookshelves. This scenario isn’t just a cute idea – cats and libraries have gone together for a very long time. In fact, libraries have […]
Klepto-Cats: Why Some Cats “Steal” Your Socks
What Is Feline Kleptomania (and How Common Is It)? Klepto-Cats, If your cat has ever carried off your socks, toys, or other random household objects, you’re not alone. “Klepto-cat” is a playful nickname for cats that habitually “steal” or hoard items like socks, gloves, or plush toys from around the home. In truth, cats don’t […]
Do Cats Read Our Emotions? What Science Reveals
Cats often get labeled as independent or aloof, especially when compared to dogs. But Do Cats Read Our Emotions? Recent research suggests that cats may be more tuned into human emotions than previously thought. While they might not rush to your side with tail-wagging enthusiasm like a dog, cats do notice our moods – and […]
Do Cats Enjoy Music? Exploring Feline Musical Preferences
Many cat owners have wondered: do cats enjoy music, or is it just noise to them? Cats have sensitive ears and can certainly hear sounds that humans cannot, but it is not obvious if they like music in the way people do. Researchers and animal behavior experts have started to study this question. Interestingly, studies […]
If I Fit, I Sit: The Cats with Boxes and Small Spaces
Cats with Boxes What This Behavior Looks Like: Cats often love to squeeze into small, tight containers. It is very common to see a cat curl up inside a cardboard box. Even a cat that seems too big for the box will try to wriggle inside. In fact, “it’s common knowledge” that if an empty […]