Cat hissing is an instinctive survival response typically prompted by a perceived threat. Your cat might hiss when she feels startled, afraid, vulnerable, or in pain. Hissing is a sign that aggression will ensue if the perceived threat doesn’t back off, and further provoking a hissing cat will likely get physical, leading to scratching and… Read More

Kitty teeth are sharp and cat bites are no fun. To protect yourself from injury and nip the unwanted behavior in the bud, it’s important to understand the cause for your cat’s biting. Here are three different reasons your cat may be biting you, and how to prevent them.  1. Kitten play Kittens enjoy playing… Read More

If you notice your cat behaving oddly, there’s a good chance she is experiencing some type of stress. There are several ways a cat shows her discomfort; review these cues to recognize when your cat is stressed so that you can get her the relief she needs.  Hiding Seeking a safe place to hide is… Read More

Kneading or “making biscuits,” as cat lovers commonly say, is a known cat behavior that resembles the motion of kneading bread dough. It can be described as the rhythmic alternating of their front paws pushing and pulling on what is usually a soft surface, such as bedding, another cat, or even your lap. Some cats… Read More

What is it about cats and Christmas? We humans labor to make everything perfect and beautiful – especially this year when most people are spending more time at home –  just to have our furry felines come in and wreck it all. The combination of a tree in the house, delicate shiny objects, and soft… Read More

You’re ready for the addition of your future feline and you have checked off every item on the supply list. Plus, you just can’t wait to start dangling feathered things for your kitten to bat. There’s just one question: will your new kitten have accidents in the house? Though many kittens learn how to use… Read More

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a perennial and a member of the mint family, and its oils act as an effective insect repellent. Notorious for making cats either go crazy or completely chill out, catnip is a coveted plant that is coveted by many frisky felines. But is it safe for kittens? What happens when you… Read More

If you’ve ever lived with cats in a household of multiple people, you may have noticed that some cats tend to prefer a particular person over others. Whether or not a cat has a favorite person and how strong that preference is varies with each cat depending on several factors, including how well socialized the… Read More

The word ‘catnap’ wasn’t created accidentally; if you’ve ever lived with a cat, you know that they spend quite a bit of time sleeping. How much is normal for a cat to sleep, and why do they spend so much time napping? The reason cats have an affinity for the snooze button ties to their… Read More

Ever feel like your cat is trying to tell you something? There are a number of ways your cat communicates to you (some cat owners might argue that 90% of those are to ask for food), and at first, interpreting what your cat is trying to say might feel like trying to solve a puzzle…. Read More

After spending lots of time with your beloved feline, you may have noticed that she sometimes does a unique, slow blinking with her eyes that is noticeably different from regular blinking. Cats may occasionally blink quickly for the same reasons humans do—to keep their eyes from drying out and to protect them from debris like… Read More