Cats
Cat Facts
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Why Do Cats Headbutt? 3 Stunning Reasons!
Cat headbutting, sometimes referred to as ‘bunting,’ is when your cat firmly bangs its head against you. Typically, a cat will press its head against a part of you (bunting) or rub its cheeks on you (scenting). It’s not just humans that cats bunt. They also bunt inanimate objects such as furniture, flower pots, and…
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How Long Can Cats Go Without Water? Days or Weeks?
I usually place my cat in the cattery for the weekends when I have to leave town. This past long weekend, I didn’t notice that the neighbor’s cat had snuck in to visit my cat and I accidentally locked him inside my house. Finding the obviously upset and thirsty cat upon my return, I worried…
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Why Do Cats Roll in the Dirt? 7 Surprising Reasons
What makes cats roll on the ground? We tend to worry about our little furballs, thinking that they do themselves a power of no-good by getting their silky coats grimy and filthy. But it seems it never crosses our minds that perhaps cats aren’t as dumb as two heavy dumbbells, and maybe they do have…
Cat Care
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Why Do Cats Eat Bugs? 3 Best Reasons Revealed!
There is something so unsettling about bugs and the likes of it, which instantly makes us grimace. Naturally, the idea of bugs making an appetizing meal is something most of us cannot entertain. However, our cats don’t seem to share the same sentiments. For them, bugs seem to make a way more scrumptious meal than a…
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Why Do Cats Growl? 7 Striking Reasons
Cats are complex, mysterious creatures that can keep us guessing if we don’t pay attention to the many clues they give us. Our cats can let us know how they’re feeling through their many vocalizations in concert with their body language. The cat’s growl is a distinct form of communication. So, what could this growl…
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Why Do Cats Hate Closed Doors? 4 Interesting Reasons
Having a feline cat is far from normal. Cats do a lot of stuff that might seem unexplainable to us but are pretty normal to them – hating closed doors is one of them. In under five minutes, I will explain why cats hate closed doors, and what to do about it. Here are 4…
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Why Do Cats Like Fish? 3 Interesting Reasons
Why Do Cats Like Fish? Cat and fish have a unique relationship that dates back as far as 750 BC. History suggests that ancient Egyptians even used fish to bait cats which might have ultimately led to their domestication. The modern cat can’t seem to get enough of fish; depictions have further popularized that in…
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Why Do Cats Cover Their Food? Mystery Solved!
A lion and a house cat do have a big difference between them, but one thing that they share is the ability to hide leftovers for later. Why do cats cover their food? This behavior is what scientists refer to as “caching,”. Caching serves as the practice of saving leftover food for later consumption. The…
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Why Does My Cat Slap Me? 4 Unbelievable Reasons!
In all honesty, I have a “slap happy” cat. She is a Russian Blue who I adopted from a shelter. This shelter specializes in unwanted feral cats who are considered unadoptable. Hence, I knew what I’m getting myself into but I am a cat lover so proceeded. My cat of course is extreme but all…