Many cat owners insist male cats are naturally more affectionate – easygoing, friendly, even clingy. But while this belief is common, science tells a more complex story. Studies show that there’s no guarantee a male cat will be any more affectionate than a female. Sociability in cats has less to do with gender and more to do with early social experiences, temperament and the …
Signs Your Cat Has Imprinted on You: What to Look For
Have you ever wondered if your cat sees you as more than just the person who fills their bowl? One of the most heartwarming signs your cat has imprinted on you is the way they bond with you on a deeper level. It’s their way of saying, “You’re my person.” Imprinting forms a deep connection, where your cat feels safe, trusts you, and even sees you as a source of …
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Why Does My Cat Follow Me Everywhere? Here’s What It Means
Have you noticed your cat following you from room to room, always just a step behind? Perhaps you've wondered why your cat chooses to follow you everywhere like a tiny shadow. It's often because they feel a strong bond, enjoy your company, or are simply curious about what you’re up to. Whether it’s affection, hunger, or natural feline curiosity, there's always a reason behind …
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Why Do Cats Get the Zoomies? A Simple Explanation
If you’ve ever seen your cat suddenly sprint across the room, zipping around like a tiny whirlwind, you’ve witnessed the infamous “zoomies.” These unpredictable bursts of energy are a common behaviour in cats. While they might look like a sign of chaos, zoomies actually have simple explanations. From burning off pent-up energy after a long nap to satisfying natural hunting …
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Do Cats Get Jealous? How to Tame the Green-Eyed Monster
Do cats get jealous? Some experts think they do, while others aren't so sure. It's hard to know for sure because cats can't tell us how they feel. But, what we do know is that cats can have strong negative reactions to changes in their environment, such as a new cat in the house or the introduction of unfamiliar people (adults and babies). This means we need to help out cat …
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8 Reasons Why Cats Arch Their Backs
Cats communicate in many ways including through body language, and when cats arch their backs it instantly attracts attention. While an arched back is commonly associated with fear and aggression, we’ll explore other reasons that cats arch their backs from stretching, excitement, playfulness, establishing territorial boundaries or in response to pain or injury. 1. Cats …
Why Do Cats Wag Their Tails?
What does it mean when your cat wags or swishes its tail? One of the more subtle cat communications are the ones cats give through their tail movements. You will need to connect a swishing tail with other physical signs of communication to make sure you understand what your cat is trying to say. Cat tail wagging can mean anything from “get away from me” to “I’m scared” or “I’m …
Why Do Cats Bring You Dead Animals as Gifts?
Have you ever come home to find that your cat has left you a half-eaten mouse, bird or other dead animal which is now lying on your kitchen floor? Or worse, they’ve dragged this critter into your bedroom, and left their ‘gift’ at the end of your bed. Our cat Polly (a stunning grey calico cat) was an outdoor cat and a prolific hunter who would go on adventures and not …
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Why Does My Cat Stare at Me?
Have you ever glanced up from reading a book and found your cat staring at you from across the room? There may be other times when you've observed your cat staring at a wall or with their head angled upwards, gazing intently at the ceiling. There are many reasons why cats stare, so let's explore this feline behaviour. What does it mean when your cat stares at you? So …
Steps to Solving Cat Behavioural Issues
Imagine it’s the school holidays, but you have to work. You leave the kids home alone. . . but the TV’s broken, they’re too young to read, and you’ve locked most of their toys away. When you come home would you expect them to be perched like little angels on the sofa, hands folded in their laps, without a hair out of place? No! Of course not. You’d be lucky if the …
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