Cat Behavior Articles

Mirror, Mirror on the Paw – Reflexology for Cats

Mirror, Mirror on the Paw – Reflexology for Cats

In today’s Western society, our cats play a stronger companionship role in our lives that was unheard of forty years ago. Social dynamics have changed as many people lead a more insular existence...

Do Cats Sense our Physical and Emotional Pain?

Do Cats Sense our Physical and Emotional Pain?

It's Wednesday at 1:15am and my cat Rocket is pawing at my face. He lays down next to me with his two paws on my shoulder purring softly. Within an hour, I get a crushing migraine. The same cat will...

5 Ways to Get Your Cat to Exercise

5 Ways to Get Your Cat to Exercise

Fight Feline Obesity Through Exercise You love your cat – and that’s the understatement of the century, right? Many of us feline fanatics are quick to display our undying love through a few extra...

Why Your Cat Likes To Sleep With You

Why Your Cat Likes To Sleep With You

If you’re a cat owner you will no doubt have woken up at some point to find a cat nuzzled up to you or sitting on your belly or head! So you may be curious to know why your cat loves sleeping with...

NATIONAL CAT DAY 2018

NATIONAL CAT DAY 2018

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Introducing Cats And Dogs

Introducing Cats And Dogs

INTRODUCING CATS AND DOGS: THEY CAN BE FRIENDS! Adding to your fur family is an exciting time, however, it can also be nerve-wracking predicting how your current pets will react to a new arrival....

STEVE DALE: CHICAGO PET MEDIA ICON

STEVE DALE: CHICAGO PET MEDIA ICON

An Interview with Steve Dale - Chicago's Best Known Animal Behaviorist If you’re from Chicago and you love pets, you know Steve Dale. Steve is a Certified Animal Behavior Consultant, and the radio...

How Cats Help Us Cope With Grief

How Cats Help Us Cope With Grief

Managing grief is an extremely difficult process for many people. Grief comes in many forms and follows many different circumstances. Bereavement can leave people feeling depressed, lonely,...

How To Tame A Semi-Feral Cat

How To Tame A Semi-Feral Cat

Guest blog by Shadow the PR Cat My favorite day in the whole world is December 13, 2016. Why? Because it was the day I was adopted. What makes this an even more special day is that I was adopted...

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Stray the Video Game As Seen Through A Cat Behaviorist

JoAnna Puzzo, a Feline Welfare Manager at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, fancies herself as an expert in cat behavior. Here, JoAnna walks through the various aspects of the game and discusses the various antics of the cats featured in "Stray." Puzzo discusses the...

NY Attorney and His Traveling Cats

Dan Nguyen is a New York based attorney and videographer who has been capturing footage of his cats' adventures around the world on TikTok. The fluffy felines are named Spongecake, Donut and Mocha! Dan started training them to travel after they showed signs that said...

Why Do Cats Rub Their Heads On Things

Do you have a cat? If so, chances are you've seen him or her rubbing their face on things. It may seem like a strange behavior, but it turns out there is a scientific explanation behind it. In this article, we will discuss the reasons why cats rub their face on things...

10 Most Common Cat Behaviors

Do you ever wonder what your cat is trying to tell you when it engages in certain behaviors? Wonder no more! Here are the 10 most common cat behaviors and what they mean. Some are simply cute expressions of love, while others may be signs that your cat is feeling sick...
Cats That Act Like Dogs

Cats That Act Like Dogs

A meow that’s an undercover bark? Not really, but some felines have what are considered to be...

Why Do Cats Knead?

Why Do Cats Knead?

The Basics of How and Why Cats Make Biscuits Ever wonder why cats knead? “Kneading” which is also...