Cats are eccentric and highly individual characters. They all have different personalities and their own little quirks — including licking the wood floor and other surfaces. While it’s not necessarily bad for cats to lick the floor, there are a few potential issues with this kind of behaviour. Why is my cat licking the floor? …
Some cat owners hold that their male cats are friendlier and more physically affectionate than their female cats. Others insist that it’s the males are aloof or aggressive, while the females are cuddle-bugs. In fact, gender is just one factor in a cat’s personality. What’s more important is the degree of socialization the cat received …
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Male cats in their feral state aren’t noted for their paternal instincts. Kittens are raised by their mother and other female cats, with the males having little to do with nurturing, although they may help by providing the mother with food while she can’t hunt. Only once the kittens are old enough to start hunting …
Strictly speaking, an outdoor cat may not need a litter-box. That said, there are good reasons to litter-train your outdoor cat — not least the fact that you should really be transitioning her to become an indoor cat. In situations where the cat lives outdoors for some specific reason, it’s still a good idea to …
The world of the domestic cat is a stunningly diverse one. From the tiny, elegant Singapura to the charmingly robust British Shorthair, from the slinky Sphinx to the long hair and Viking whiskers of the Norwegian forest cat, there is such a divergence in types and temperaments that you’d be forgiven for thinking that some …
All cats have their quirks and odd little habits. Some like to leap into any cardboard box you might happen to leave out. Others try to climb into plastic bags if you don’t stop them. Still, others sneak into the wardrobe if you forget to close the door; and some cats jump into the fridge …
Litter-box training your cat can be a chore. Cats tend to be picky about everything in their lives and litter is no exception. The box needs to be the right size, the litter needs to be the right sort, and the litter can’t be too deep or not deep enough. If this is your first …
Neutering refers specifically to de-sexing a male cat. The equivalent operation for a female cat is called spaying. Spaying or neutering your cat is something any good owner should do as a matter of course. Whether the cat is male or female there are health benefits to your pet, as well as fewer unwanted litters. …
Cats licking themselves (and occasionally each other) is normal. It’s a little less normal, but not uncommon, for cats to lick other things as well. They may lick the furniture, the woodwork, the floors — and the walls. One of my foster cats was obsessed with licking the flock wallpaper in the living room, while …
Contrary to the popular stereotype of the cold and aloof feline, cats are actually very social animals. In the wild, feral cats tend to form loose, matriarchal colonies, pooling their food resources and sharing the care of young kittens among all the mature females. It’s natural for cats to want company, whether human or feline. …
