Have you ever wondered why cats knead, or what you can do to make it less uncomfortable when they're kneading your lap? What is kneading? Kneading is a natural instinct for cats – it’s when they rhythmically alternate their paws, pushing one and then the other against a soft object such as your lap. All cats knead slightly differently, some don’t retract their claws at …
Think Like Your Cat: Behaviour-Based Search Strategies for a Lost Cat
When a cat vanishes, most of us search the way humans would: calling their name at the top of our lungs, pacing the streets, imagining they’ve bolted halfway across town. But cats don’t move through the world with human logic. They’re guided by instinct, personality, and sometimes pure fear. That’s why learning how to search for a lost cat means shifting perspective. The most …
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Understanding Wool Sucking Behaviour in Cats
Have you ever wondered why your cat likes to suck your wool blanket or favourite mohair jumper and how you can discourage this behaviour? Surprising enough, wool sucking is relatively common amongst cats. Felines with a tendency towards this behaviour usually prefer to suck on items such as wool blankets and jumpers but some will suckle another cat’s tail, or their own paw. …
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How to Keep Your Cat Off the Kitchen Counter
Cats are naturally curious and jumping on kitchen counters (or counter-surfing) is a common behavioural problem. So, why do they do it? What are the alternatives? And, what measures can you take to keep your cat off the kitchen counter? What's the Attraction? Cats jump onto kitchen counters and tables for a number of reasons and not just because they know you won't like …
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Why Cats Scratch the Furniture
Cats like to scratch! Whilst this seemingly destructive act can be frustrating for cat owners it is normal cat behaviour. The good news is that you can save your furniture from the razor-sharp claws of your cat by first understanding why cats like to scratch and then training your cat to scratch in more appropriate places. Why cats like to scratch It is often assumed that …
Why Do Cats Sleep So Much?
Many cat owners wonder why their cat seems to spend most of the day asleep. One minute they're chasing a toy across the house, and the next they've curled into a tiny ball and disappeared into another nap. If your cat appears to sleep all day, it's easy to wonder whether something is wrong. Fortunately, for most healthy cats, sleeping for long periods is completely …
Do Cats Understand Time Out? When It Works and When It Doesn’t
Many owners wonder whether a time out for cats can help stop biting, scratching, or aggressive behaviour. While cats don't understand time out in the same way people do, many cats can learn that rough behaviour causes the fun to stop. When unwanted behaviour becomes a recurring issue, it's natural to look for solutions. Being repeatedly bitten, scratched, or ambushed by an …
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Why Do Cats Purr? What Your Cat’s Purr Really Means
Cats purr for many reasons, including happiness, communication, comfort, and self-soothing. While purring often means a cat feels relaxed and content, cats may also purr when they're stressed, frightened, injured, or unwell. Many cat owners assume cats purr simply because they're happy. After all, when a cat curls up on your lap, closes their eyes, and starts that familiar …
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