Cats — well, some cats — seem to have a truly uncanny sixth sense when it comes to human emotions. Some cats need to be attached to their owners before they care very much about what we may or may not be feeling. I’ve met other cats, though, who seemed to care passionately about the …
If you’ve ever spent time watching a cat sleep, they can seem quite active at times. While a snoozing cat is usually a comfortable ball of sleepy contentment or sprawling happily in her favorite sunbeam for a nap, they can become quite active. In their deepest sleep cats seem to live out their favorite activities, …
You’ve probably seen those images of teary-eyed cats online. Sad-eyed kitties are used to illustrate emotional reactions to various common situations. It should be fairly evident that these images have been heavily edited but some people are still curious about the emotions they show. Do cats actually cry? Do the pictures show real tears, just …
If you have ever had a cat as a pet you know that they have a wicked sense of humour for sure. I certainly have experienced their playfulness and mischievousness. However, that is not the question at hand. The question is whether cats are physically able to laugh. That is a question worth pondering. Scientific …
Cats are usually difficult to read, and they might feel the same way about humans too. People who keep cats as pets talk to them frequently and address them in the way they would talk to young children. Since cats have lived with humans for many years, it would be expected that they have picked …
Many cat owners like sharing their plate with their feline friends. Luckily, cats can eat a wide variety of human food. However, being carnivores, their first choice is likely to be meat. Most of them are indifferent to fruits, although there are a few exceptions. Your cat will be intrigued by what you eat, so …
It’s well known that cats are meticulous groomers. Watch your cat on any given day and you’ll spot him licking himself from head to tail. A cat has ample flexibility, a barbed tongue that acts as little combs, as well as saliva that functions as a natural detergent. All of these features allow it to …
Salmon contains numerous vitamins, omega 3 acids, proteins, and minerals, which is why it’s considered really healthy for human consumption. This tasty and nutritious brain food is also recommended to people battling depression, stress, and those who are diabetic. But does all this nutritional value apply to our feline friends? Well, cats seem to like …
Cats like scratching on doors, probably to sharpen their claws or make humans open them. As a cat parent, I have noticed my cats lurk around open doors a lot. Every time I open any door, they are always the first ones to leap through. This is evident in many cats; they dislike closed doors. …
Cat phonetics consists of much more than just meowing. It involves complex combinations of vocalization, body language, and scent cues. This makes it difficult for us as humans to understand the feline language since we tend to pay more attention to vocalized communication. Moreover, cats have smaller features, making it difficult to observe their body …
