Scratching is a normal feline behavior that usually starts from around 5 weeks of age. There are several reasons why cats scratch. Firstly, it’s important that they exercise the muscles and the claw-motion used in hunting and climbing. Secondly, it helps to remove the worn outer claw husks (or sheaths), revealing nice sharp claws underneath….
It’s something of an understatement to point out that feline courtship and mating is a little different to our own. Female cats in season are programmed to behave in ways which achieve the best possible chance of mating. These include making some pretty startling and loud noises to alert nearby males to her availability. Sometimes…
The causes of a cat peeing in the bed can include anxiety or stress, medical problems and litter box issues. Urinating in inappropriate places can become a habit, so its important that you identify the cause and treat the problem quickly. Cat behaviorist Clare Hemington explains. Contents Having a cat pee on your pillows…
There are plenty of chatty cats around, but Bengals in particular often meow specifically to communicate with their human family. Which is great sometimes, but not when it becomes constant. Fortunately, it is possible to discourage a cat from meowing by adapting their environment, their lifestyle, and the way you react to it. How To…
There are several potential pros and cons of declawing cats. The benefits include less damage to your home and even your own delicate skin. However, the disadvantages that come with these are pretty huge. This is no minor operation, and can end very painfully for your pet even in the longer term. Today I’ll help…
Most kitty owners have at some point been forced to start wondering how to stop cats from scratching furniture. Those claws can be a considerable amount of damage in a very short period of time. In fact, one survey showed that an incredible 42% of complaints to vets about cat behavior were down to scratching….
A nervous cat might be experiencing a temporary reaction to something very specific, or they might be constantly nervous of very many things. The best way to soothe a nervous cat depends upon what’s worrying them. Luckily, we have suggestions for even the jitteriest of cats, no matter what the circumstances! Products included in this…
Are you wondering, “why does my cat meow so much?” Your cat is vocalizing all the time, but why? This meowing is cute – at first. Then it gets annoying. You like cats in general because they are quiet. Or so you thought. But this is getting a bit out of hand. It seems like…
Owning a cat who constantly claws up your furniture and home can be frustrating, but before you make the decision to get your cat declawed, keep in mind that there are declawing cats alternatives. As cat owners, we love our kitties. We don’t want to see them hurt or in pain, we certainly don’t want…
Is your cat meowing at night waking you up? You’re not the only one. Many cat owners have lost sleep due to their cat crying at night. It can be difficult to understand why your cat meows all night, which is why we’ve put together this article. We will explain why cats meow at night…