When your cat screws up her face and curls her lips back to show her upper and lower teeth this is known as Flehmening. She does this in order to get more information about a smell she has discovered by allowing the smell to register with “Jackobsen’s Organ”. This organ is located in the roof… Continue reading Flehmening
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Burying poo
In the wild, a subordinate cat will often bury its poo in order to hide its presence from the dominant cats in the area. An alpha cat may leave their poo uncovered because they are confident of their dominance and wish to assert ownership of their territory. Domestic cats also display this behaviour. In a… Continue reading Burying poo
Yawning and sleeping
Yawning Cats seem to have a very well developed sense of the importance of sleeping and napping. As well as yawning because they are tired, however, your cat or kitten may also yawn in order to show his affection. It is likely that this is his way of telling you that he feels safe and… Continue reading Yawning and sleeping
Cat vocalisation
In the wild, cats tend to become less vocal as they mature. Even vocal kittens grow into relatively quiet adult cats. The classic chirrup sound is one of the most common vocalisations. However, domesticity and close proximity with noisy humans has resulted in most cats continuing to be vocal (or even becoming chattier) as they… Continue reading Cat vocalisation
Cleaning your cat’s teeth
Cats suffer from the same problems as we do when it comes to keeping their teeth clean and if owners do not have a strategy to deal with this then plaque will build up. Heavy plaque buildup will lead to pain for the cat, a refusal to eat, and eventually teeth loss. Teeth cleaning cat… Continue reading Cleaning your cat’s teeth
Tail movements
The easiest way to determine the mood of your cat is to watch their tail. A contented or confident cat will walk with their tail held high and raise it when you stroke their back. If they are lying down, the tail may twitch a little but will largely remain still. A trembling tail (especially… Continue reading Tail movements
Cat scratch fever
Cat scratch fever is a mildly infectious disease, but generally a non-threatening infection caused by the Bartonella bacteria which can be contracted following a cat scratch or bite. Kittens with fleas are most likely to carry the bacteria in their blood and saliva, but it does not actually make the kitten sick. It generally affects… Continue reading Cat scratch fever
Scratching
Cats (in particular kittens) will frequently scratch their human companions without intending any harm particularly when playing or if given a fright. If panicked, a cat will often claw their way to freedom even if this causes (largely unintentional) damage to the person who is holding them or on whom they are sitting. No matter… Continue reading Scratching
More quotes about cats
Here are some more interesting quotes about cats. In a cat’s eye, all things belong to cats. English Proverb Beware of people who dislike cats. Irish Proverb You will always be lucky if you know how to make friends with strange cats. Colonial American Proverb With the qualities of cleanliness, affection, patience, dignity, and courage… Continue reading More quotes about cats
Cat quotes
Humans have always been fascinated, inspired, and delighted by cats. We have collected some of our favourite quotes from cat lovers here. There is no such thing as “just a cat”. Robert A. Heinlein If you are worthy of its affection, a cat will be your friend but never your slave. Theophile Gautier Cats can… Continue reading Cat quotes