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 Twitch in Their Sleep? 5 Interesting Reasons
I have always been a dog person, but recently, I received a kitten for my birthday. That was definitely a game-changer on my part. Having always known that puppies can bark in their sleep, nothing prepared me for the twitching, near-convulsive state a kitten can reach when sleeping. Naturally, I was concerned, so I spoke…
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Why Do Cats Wag Their Tails While Lying Down? – 6 Reasons
Why Do Cats Wag Their Tails While Lying Down? My Siamese cat is an absolute entertainment to watch. She walks up and down the windowsill, the tip of her tail wagging from side to side while she decides whether she will bake in the sun or go hunt for birds under the large oak tree…
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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…
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Why Does My Male Cat Bite My Female Cats Neck? Umm… Okay!
Cats are amazing animals. However, their behavior can be questionable, especially with other cats in the home. I have witnessed my male cat biting both my female cat’s necks. This has happened on several occasions. My female cats are tolerable towards his behavior for a little while, then they make their escape. Why Does…
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3 Best Reasons Why Cats Groom Each Other and then Bite
Why cats groom each other and then bite? Surely, the cat lovers out there will agree: Cats are amazing pets! However, there are some odd cat behaviors that can make a cat owner scratch their head in bewilderment. Many cats will turn around and suddenly bite another cat moments after the two are grooming each…
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Why do Cats Bite your Hair? Stop It!
Why do cats do any of the strange things that they do? I do not doubt that most cat-owners have found themselves wondering this at least once in their lifetimes. These quirky balls of fur partake in any number of weird behaviors, which often contradict their usually composed demeanors. Chewing their owner’s hair is right…