Why Do Cats Make Biscuits?
If you live with a cat, there is a good chance you have seen this curious behavior. Your cat climbs onto a blanket, your lap, or even your chest and begins to push its front paws in and out, one paw at a time. The motion looks almost like kneading bread dough. Because of that, […]
Why Cats Bite When You Pet Them
Many cat owners know this scene well. Your cat is sitting peacefully on your lap. You stroke its soft fur and hear a low, steady purr. Everything seems perfect. Then, almost without warning, your cat turns around and bites you. Not a deep or angry bite, but enough to startle you and leave you wondering, […]
The Hidden Meaning of a Cat Sleeping on Your Chest
You probably know this feeling: you sit down, finally ready to rest, and before long there is a soft weight on you. Tiny paws press gently into your chest, a warm body curls up, and the steady sound of purring fills the room. Your cat has chosen a very specific spot – right on your […]
Why Does My Cat Stare at Me Without Blinking? The Truth Behind the Look
You’ve probably been there more than once. You’re on the sofa, halfway through a book, a movie, or scrolling on your phone. The room is quiet. Then, out of nowhere, you feel it. That odd sensation that someone is watching you. You glance up. And there they are—your cat. Still as a statue. Eyes round […]
Facial Expressions: How Cats ‘Talk’ with Their Faces
Facial Expressions, cats often show interest by perking their ears forward and widening their eyes. When something catches a cat’s attention, its ears swing or “point” forward and its whiskers may push out slightly. The eyes become alert, open wide (pupils contracting in bright light or dilating in dim light) to focus on the object […]
Chattering & Chirping: Decoding That Bird-Watching Sound
Crouching on a windowsill, many house cats will suddenly begin Chattering & Chirping – a rapid, rhythmic opening and closing of the jaw often paired with a high-pitched “chirping” or “twittering” sound. Owners usually notice this unique vocalization when their cat spots a bird, squirrel, or other small animal outside. It looks as though the […]
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 […]