Cat Behavior
13 Ways to Save Your Furniture from Cat Scratching -- Cats are great pets. They love to play, they love to cuddle when you are watching TV or sleeping, and they purr for no reason other than being near you. But they also love to scratch. Unfortunately, the things they love to scratch are often the legs
of your antique table, your upholstered sofa, or your expensive carpet.
How to Stop Your Cat Scratching Your Furniture - Forever! -- Your cat scratching at your furniture can not only leave you out of pocket but also very frustrated and annoyed at your cat for being such a bad little kitty. Cats need to scratch, it is something that cats instinctively do, not as you may think, in order to sharpen their claws, but to remove the old layers of their nails.
Nervous Cats: Winning the Trust of a Timid Cat -- Nervous cats hide from people, they do not readily present themselves for petting, and may seem downright scared of you. Probably, this was not exactly what you had in mind when you decided to get yourself a pet. So, is it at all possible for nervous cats to overcome their timidity and learn to trust you? The answer is yes, but you will need patience, patience, and patience.
Why Does My Cat Bite My Hand When I Stroke Her? -- You have settled into your favorite armchair, perhaps reading the final chapters of a gripping novel. Suddenly you are aware of the imploring stare of your cat sitting at your feet. You invite her onto your lap. Gently you begin to stroke her and your cat signals her appreciation with an audible purr.
Is Your Cat "Acting Her Age"? -- Behaviour changes in older cats can be easily-missed clues to the physical changes associated with age. But behaviour changes don’t necessarily indicate illness.
The Cat Lady Answers Your Questions -- New cats may want some private space, so for the first few days put the cat in a room that can be closed off from the rest of the house. Put the litter box and food- one on each side of the room- cats will not eat where their litter box is. It is better to put up a gate on the second day so the cat can see and here what is going on in the house. Remember to spend quality time with your cat, maybe early morning and again at early evening.
Working at Home with Bugger and Pesto: A Tale of Two Kitties -- My two cats have taught me many good home office habits. Most of these lessons have been learned the hard way, so maybe I can help you avoid the heartbreak of blank computer screens and other home office disasters by sharing a few tips I have learned along the way.
How and Why Cats Purr -- Do you ever notice that when you pet a cat, it usually makes a purring sound? We sometimes call it a cat motor. Some cats have loud motors and others don't. If you gently put your ear next to a cat's throat when she is purring, you can hear and feel the vibration.
Why Do Cats Like High Places? -- Many of my friends ask me why their cats are always climbing up to the highest spot they can find. In fact, for people who own several cats there is usually a competition for the highest spot.
Are You Listening To Your Cat Talking? -- Many cat lovers claim that their feline pets talk to them. They believe their cats can communicate vocally with them and tell them what they want, how they are feeling, and ask how their day has been! So, can domestic cats talk? Can the meows and trills that emanate from your kitty really be described as your cat talking to you?
