Feline aggression can be surprising and distressing. It can be hard for many cat owners to understand why their companion is lashing out at them or how they can prevent the behavior in the future. It’s particularly distressing and perplexing when a beloved pet attacks one person and nobody else in the household — especially …
The orange tabby is one of the best-known and best-loved feline fur patterns. Warm, bright and immediately engaging, an orange cat’s coat is often the one that people picture when they imagine a domestic cat. Orange cats are everywhere in fiction, film and TV, from Tiger in An American Tale to Jim Davidson’s food-loving Garfield. …
We’ve all seen the videos by now. A cat is innocently enjoying a game, a nap or a dish of food, only to be startled by the appearance of a cucumber. The effects can be quite dramatic, with the unfortunate kitty leaping into the air and responding with every appearance of terror. People find these …
Cats have so many winsome and appealing traits: their affectionate natures, their playful antics, their soft, fluffy fur; the way they rub against your legs or curl up on your lap to purr. They also have a few somewhat less savoury qualities, one of which is their tendency to chase and often kill any small …
With their engaging antics and fascinating personalities, it can be hard to stop with one cat. Many people who intended to be single cat owners end up with three, four or even more. This isn’t such a bad thing in my opinion — owning multiple cats can be hugely rewarding. The cats can give each …
To hear conventional wisdom tell it, cats are largely indifferent to humans. If they deign to recognize their owners, the story goes, it’s only because they know they can go to those people when they want something: food, comfort or protection. The truth is far more nuanced. Cats do indeed form lasting and meaningful attachments, …
Cats are capable of some breathtaking feats of athletics. There’s the “I’ve caught a nice fat vole and my owner’s coming after me” dash, the “Just heard the fridge opening” sprint, the 3 am hallway marathon and, of course, the “I was on top of this cat tree first” wrestling match. As well as these …
Despite the bad press they get as being solitary and unloving, cats can be very sweet and affectionate creatures who are capable of deep emotional connections. They show their fondness for their favourite humans in a variety of ways: waiting by the door for you to come home, rubbing around your legs or climbing into …
Cats show their affection in lots of different ways. Some are more demonstrative than others but they all have ways of expressing their attachment to you. One cat may jump onto your lap as soon as you sit down and insist on being petted. Another might prefer to perch nearby and watch you attentively. Some …
It’s always difficult when a beloved cat goes missing. The worry, the stress; wondering what could have happened and how long it will be before your pet is safely home again. Fortunately, you may not have too long to wait. If your cat is chipped and wears a collar with your name and contact details, …
