Cat Behaviour
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Why Does My Cat Meow? Understanding Cat Communication
Have you ever wondered what your cat is trying to tell you? Ever wondered how they communicate with each other? Cats are excellent at expressing their feelings and communicating their emotions very clearly to each other, and to humans. Here is your ultimate guide to cat communuication
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Why do cats follow strangers?
Throughout my childhood I didn’t have a particularly close bond with cats. Having been brought up on a farm, there were always cats around, enjoying themselves keeping the mice population under control and coming in when it was cold to have a nap by the warm fire. I enjoyed their presence and company, but nothing compared to the bond I have developed with cats in my adult life. The journey from rescuing an abandoned kitten to today where it seems I am a fairy godmother to all stray cats is bizarre – but a truly beautiful one. But is there a reason for this? Why do cats seem attracted to…
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Why does my cat follow me on walks?
I love starting the day with a brisk walk – fresh air, a walk amongst nature, what better way to kick start the day. But……if I’m not careful, I have a little friend who is keen to join me on my walk – our cat, Misty! This is completely fine if I’m just strolling around our garden or pottering outside but is it wise to allow my cat to follow me on longer walks? Why do cats follow their owners? Cats will follow their owners for various reasons: For attention What better way to get someone’s attention than to simply follow them until they do notice you! Whether it’s play,…
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Do cats eat rabbits? Can cats and rabbits get along?
Included in our little pet family are three sheep, two cats and two fish and everyone lives alongside each other in harmony. Therefore, introducing a new addition to the pet family is not a decision to be taken lightly. With a cute little bunny rabbit as a contender to join our expanding brood our main concern was the relationship between the cats and the rabbit. Would the cats and rabbit get along? Was there a possibility that the cats would attack or even kill or eat the rabbit? This article explores the potential relationship between a domestic cat and a pet rabbit. Do cats eat rabbits? Being that cats are…
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Do cats like to be hugged? Hug your cat day – 4th June
With National hug your cat day on the 4th June, it can be the perfect excuse to give our feline friends some extra hugs and cuddles. Whilst one of our cats, Boo, seems very receptive to this idea, our other cat, Misty, is simply not interested. Do cats therefore like to be hugged and cuddled? Is Misty just being aloof and wanting time on her own? Does Boo simply tolerate hugs or does she genuinely enjoy them? Let’s delve into the world of cats and hugs! Do cats like to be hugged? Just like humans, there will be some cats that love to be hugged and cuddled while others will…
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Why does my cat eat spider webs/cobwebs? Why does my cat eat spiders?
Although our cats have been a part of our family for many years now, we continually enjoy learning about our feline friends. A key part of this has been to join several cat forums and learning from others. One topic that keeps coming up is that cat owners are concerned about their cats eating or licking spider webs and eating spiders! We have certainly noticed our youngest cat going crazy in the catio chasing various moving insects such as flies, butterflies and moths! It is quite probable that the odd spider has been chased and maybe eaten too. What is behind this fascination with eating spiders and their webs? Why…
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Why does my kitten attack my older cat? 9 top tips to resolve conflict
Friends of ours were extremely excited to be welcoming a new kitten to their family. They already had one, much loved, older cat and were keen to give another cat a home. Their current cat was 10 years of age which marks the beginning of their older years. They were desperate for the two cats to get along and were upset and worried when it became clear that this wasn’t the case. Their initial worries were that the older cat may not have accepted the new, young kitten. But much to their surprise it was the other way around! It was the kitten that was bothering the older cat. The…
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Do cats like routine? Do outside cats have routine?
As a busy mum, wife, friend, I thrive on routine and organisation. And when routine fails, things just don’t flow. And I know many humans (not all!) will agree with this. But does the same apply in the animal kingdom, and in particular, with cats? Do they have structured routines? Do they just adapt to changes? And more importantly do they like the routines that we humans impose on them simply to make our lives easier? Do cats like routine? The simple answer to this question is YES, cats like routine. In fact, routine is not just a preference for cats, most cats will thrive on it. A disruption to…
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Why do cats play with their food?
We have two cats – Bella Boo is an indoor cat and Misty is an outdoor cat. Both have been known to play with their food – albeit in very different ways. Our indoor cat will sometimes play with a piece of dry food or a treat. She will push it with her paw, teasing it and sometimes try to fling it into the air. Our outdoor cat however plays with her food in a different way – she plays with any prey that she’s been successful in catching, usually a mouse. In a similar way to how our indoor cat plays with her piece of dry food, Misty will…
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Why do cats nibble / lick each other’s ears?
We are always fascinated and intrigued by some of the behaviors and habits of our two cats, Misty and Bella-Boo. Misty is an outside cat during the day only, whilst Boo is an indoor cat. When Misty returns home from her morning stroll, Boo immediately goes to greet her. And how does she do this? She licks or gently nibbles Misty’s ears! This is a daily ritual and it’s always the ears. This greeting doesn’t seem to annoy or aggravate Misty in any way at all. She seems happy enough to let Boo continue her ritual whilst she sniffs out her daily treat after returning home. We decided to investigate…
