Why Do Cats Poop on the Floor? Understanding the Causes and Fixes
You walk into your home after a long day, and then you see it—again. A fresh pile right in the middle of the floor. Not in the litter box. Not even close. And suddenly, all those feelings hit at once: frustration, confusion, maybe even guilt. If this keeps happening, you’re probably wondering what changed. Is […]
Why Do Cats Scratch Furniture? The Real Reasons Behind the Claws
You’ve just walked into your living room and spotted it—the unmistakable marks of fresh claw scratches across the side of your beloved couch. It’s not just a little frustrating; it feels personal. You’ve given your cat plenty of toys, maybe even a scratching post or two. So why does your cat keep targeting the furniture? […]
Why Do Cats Touch Your Face? What Your Feline Friend Is Really Saying
You’re lying down, scrolling through your phone, and suddenly—a paw. Light, deliberate, and straight to your face. Maybe it’s on your cheek, your nose, or even gently resting on your forehead. You look over, and there’s your cat. Eyes wide, ears perked, and that paw still softly pressed against you. If you’ve ever had a […]
Why Do Cats Sneeze?
If you live with a cat long enough, you will eventually hear it: a sudden, sharp “choo” that takes you by surprise. Cats, just like people, sneeze. Sometimes it happens once, and the cat goes back to normal. Other times it comes in a small series of sneezes that make you wonder what is going […]
Why Do Cats Get Attached to One Person?
If you share a home with a cat, you may have noticed something interesting: while cats may tolerate or even like everyone in the house, there is often one person they choose as their favorite. That chosen person seems to get the slow blinks, the lap visits, the head bumps, and the soft purring. This […]
How Cats Show They Love You
Living with a cat is a daily exercise in observation. Cats do not express affection the same way that people or dogs do. They are quieter about it, more subtle, and much more selective. This sometimes leads people to think cats are aloof or indifferent, but anyone who has spent time watching them closely knows […]
How Cats See Human Faces
People often look into a cat’s eyes and wonder what the cat sees in return. Does your cat recognize you by your face the way another person would? Does it see the same details that we do, or is the world of a cat made of different shapes, colors, and priorities? Cats are mysterious in […]
Why Do Cats Knead on You?
If you share your home with a cat, you have probably experienced it: you sit down, and your cat hops into your lap. Then it begins to press its front paws into you, one at a time, in a slow and rhythmic pattern. Some people call this kneading. Others call it making biscuits, because the […]
How to Keep Cats From Eating Houseplants
For many people, houseplants make a home feel fresh, bright, and welcoming. They bring a little piece of nature inside. But if you also share your home with a cat, you may have already discovered a small challenge: cats and houseplants do not always mix well. It is not unusual to find bite marks on […]
Why Cats Vomit
Seeing a cat vomit is never pleasant. It can be messy, loud, and, more importantly, worrying for the person who cares about that cat. For many owners, the first time they see their pet bring something up is alarming. Cats seem to be so independent and self-contained that it is easy to assume that anything […]