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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Cat Drooling But Acting Normal — What’s Happening?
Having been a dog person all my life, I was somewhat confused when my little Miss Socks began to drool one warm morning. I was totally confused by the sight of my cat drooling non-stop. At first, I thought she was sick, but she ate and drank water like normal, even though the drooling continued.…
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Cat Scratching Her Face and Head — What Does It Mean?
Have you noticed your feline scratching and licking itself more than it normally does? Sometimes, you even see your cats grooming then biting each other. While grooming is perfectly standard behavior for cats, anything in excess may indicate that your cat is suffering from an underlying issue. This post will look at various reasons why…
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Do Cats Know When You Are Sad? A Great Explanation
If you are a cat owner, you may wonder if your cat can tell when you are feeling sad — and whether they even care. After all, cats seem to be content with being in a world of their own, and unless your cat has a naturally affectionate personality, they usually only show affection when…
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How Do Snakes Communicate? Now I Know!
All animals have an innate communication system, and snakes are no exception to that evolutionary rule. Animals need to communicate with each other from time to time, regardless of species, so it makes perfect sense that they each have their own means of doing so. Snakes have to express themselves to other species of snake,…
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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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How Many Bones Do Cats Have? Wow! Now I Know!
For me, cats have always contained an element of the magical and mystical. When I began wondering how many bones my own cat had, the mystery deepened. What I find most amazing is how flexible cats are, as if they have no bones at all. So how many bones do cats have? Are their bones…