Have you ever seen a cat chewing on only one side of her mouth, swallowing her food whole, or suddenly refusing to eat anything but soft canned food? If so,…
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They scratch up your sofa, kick litter all over the laundry room, and knock over anything not bolted down. But do cats feel guilty for these transgressions? Turns out this is…
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Aggression is a common behavioral problem in cats. In fact, 27% of pet owners surrendering their cats to shelters for behavioral reasons list aggression as the main issue. Not only…
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Feline utterances go well beyond your standard meow. Through subtle differences in their hisses, growls, and purrs, your cat communicates a wide range of moods and emotions. Find out what…
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Pica in cats is an eating disorder characterized by the ingestion of non-food items. Cats with this condition may gnaw on houseplants, obsessively lick plastic grocery bags, or compulsively eat…
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Adult cats rarely ever meow at one another. In feral cat colonies, they may never use this type of vocalization at all. This is not to say that cats do…
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Fur mowing is a common problem among cats and is notoriously difficult to manage. This is because fur mowing can be a medical issue or a psychological one – or…
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Feline experts are not fond of the term “love bite” when it comes to the nips cats sometimes give during petting or play. The behavior indicates the cat is overstimulated,…
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Have you ever met a color-changing kitten? I’m not talking about cats that grow up to become a darker, more lustrous shade. It is normal for the coat to lengthen…
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Her eyes squeeze shut, her ears go flat, and a deep, painful retch emanates up from her belly. Your cat has smelled something she finds offensive. While dogs get all…
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