Cat Behavior

Most cats tip a mug over because the movement is interesting, not because they are angry with you. Why does my cat knock over … Read more

When you ask why does my cat wag its tail, the short answer is that a moving tail is communication rather than a smile. … Read more

If your cat bumps its head against a wall now and then, that is almost always a normal behavior called bunting: rubbing scent glands … Read more

If you have wondered why does my cat show its belly but not want pets, the short answer is that a belly display is … Read more

The short answer to why does my cat hate belly rubs: the belly is the one part of the body that is soft, unprotected … Read more

What a cat’s tail position means comes down to this: a tail held high and straight means confidence and a friendly greeting, a tip … Read more

Cat body language is the whole system of signals your cat sends with posture, ears, eyes, tail, whiskers and voice. Most owners go looking … Read more

Why does my cat chirp at birds? That fast, clicking chatter is your cat’s predatory drive switching on at full volume. Birds trigger a … Read more

Cats trill when they see you because a trill is a friendly, high-pitched greeting sound they save almost exclusively for people and animals they … Read more

What different cat meows mean comes down to four things: pitch, length, how often the sound repeats, and what your cat is doing while … Read more