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 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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Why Siamese Cats Talk So Much – Aha!
Siamese cats have a bit of a reputation. These bat-eared beauties are known for being needy, highly-strung, energetic, and most of all, vocal. And while much of this is part and parcel of who they are as a breed, general chattiness can also indicate that your cat is trying to tell you something. Literally. This…
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Will a Fox Eat a Cat? Maybe? Let’s See!
With the destruction of their habitat, foxes have been forced to live in suburban areas and even cities. This means they come in contact with household pets like cats. Since adult cats are about the same size as a fox, they are too big for most foxes to even dream about hunting. Kittens are small…
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What To Do When a Cat is in “Attack Mode”? – Help!
We’ve all witnessed it. A cat stares down a bug as his eyes dilate and grow wider by the second. He remains calm, yet hyper-focused, with a posture that is ready to pounce. He is in “attack mode”. He’s ready to catch his prey. But what happens if a cat is in “attack mode” and…
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What Cat Ear Mites Look Like – Good to Know!
Ear mites are a highly successful species. They found out how to make a living inside of animal ears. They are found mostly in cats but can infect other animals and, very rarely, people. The mites are very hard to see without magnification. The size of a pinhead, they look like white or grey jelly beans…
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Where Killer Whales Eyes Are Located — Ooh, There They Are!
Killer whales (Orsinus orca), also called orcas, seem at first to have very large, pure white eyes. This is just an illusion. These white splotches on either side of the head, called eye patches or eyespots, are just normal coloration. The whale’s real eyes are found in the lower-left corner of the eye patches and…