One of our cats, Misty, will climb trees every now and then. She’s never got stuck – as yet. She climbs the tree so nimble and sprightly but watching her navigate her way down is a little worrying. Cats are excellent climbers; their sharp, extendable claws are perfect for gripping onto the tree while their back legs push forwards. To prevent themselves from falling they hold their bodies, the centre of their weight, close to the tree. So why do cats climb trees? There are a few reasons why cats climb trees: Cats climb trees to keep safe When cats feel threatened, or feels their life is in danger their…

Do cats like rain? The general consensus amongst cat owners seems to be that most cats don’t like rain. And this is certainly the case in our household. When the rain is pouring outside our two cats curl up and sleep through the dreary weather. Most cats simply don’t like water. A heavy downpour or persistent rain can cause the cat’s fur to become waterlogged. Although the top layer of your cat’s fur is water resistant, if they get soaking wet and all the fur is drenched then they can feel become very uncomfortable. The wet fur becomes heavier and this will compromise your cat’s agility. Being soaked through will…

Our youngest cat, Boo, paws at the window and we’ve often wondered why is she doing this? It seems she isn’t alone in this peculiar behaviour; many other cat owners have seen their cats doing exactly the same. She certainly doesn’t seem distressed or unhappy, but we were curious as to what she was doing, and why. Our research shows that there are several theories to explain this behavior. Scent marking Cats communicate in a variety of different way, and using a mixture of the following senses, including; vocally, visually, in tactile ways and via scent. Cats have a very well-developed sense of smell and depend on scent extensively as…