Cat Behavior

Most play biting stops when you do three things: take your hands out of the game, catch the warning signs a couple of seconds … Read more

The safest way to introduce a cat to a dog is slowly, in stages, over days or weeks rather than all at once. Start … Read more

Why does my cat lick my hair? In most cases your cat is doing something called allogrooming — the social grooming that cats use … Read more

To stop a cat from opening cabinets, remove the reward first, then block the door. Move food, treats, cleaners, and medicines out of reach, … Read more

Cats knock plants over because batting something that moves is how they practice hunting, and a wobbling pot is the most responsive toy in … Read more

Cats hate closed doors because a shut door takes away two things they treat as non-negotiable: control over their territory and free access to … Read more

Most cats bite feet because moving feet look like fast, low prey. Your cat’s hunt sequence — stalk, crouch, pounce, grab, bunny-kick — fires … Read more

If you’re searching why does my cat stare at me, the short answer is that a fixed gaze is normal feline communication. Your cat … Read more

If your cat is peeing outside the litter box, the cause is almost always one of four things: a medical problem, a problem with … Read more

The fastest way to stop a cat from waking you at 5am is to break the link between your waking and any reward. Most … Read more