How to Stop Your Cat From Scratching the Carpet
Many cats like to scratch carpets and upholstery. Learn how to prevent your kitty from ruining your things while still fulfilling his need to scratch.
Many cats like to scratch carpets and upholstery. Learn how to prevent your kitty from ruining your things while still fulfilling his need to scratch.
Cats rub their heads against prominent objects to leave scent markings as a part of scent communication.
Cats can have some quirky behaviors—one of them being slapping each other. Why do they do this and what can you do to stop it?
When house cats try to escape, they're responding to an evolutionary urge to explore their territory. Learn the best ways to curb this behavior.
It's frustrating and unpleasant when your cat defecates in the sink or tub, but you can stop the unwanted behavior with some of these techniques.
Chatter in cats is a type of vocal expression that may be linked to their hunting instincts. Find out how and why cats chatter sometimes.
There's no need to suffer from cat-related sleep deprivation. Try one or more of these suggestions to get some shuteye while keeping your cat happy.
Cats pooping outside the litter box can be a sign of a medical or behavioral problem. If your cat is pooping on the rug, learn how to stop it.
Learn all about cats' grooming habits: how and why cats groom, including mutual grooming, over-grooming, and displacement grooming!
Cats can be quirky, but many of them can sometimes be a little shoe obsessed. Read all about your cat's footwear fascination and how you can help.
Cats use a variety of non-verbal language to communicate. Learn to understand cat purrs, meows, and body language to decode your feline's messages.
Learn about sleep cycles of cats, how cats sleep, whether cats dream, why they sleep and the discovery of REM sleep in cats.
Mother cat aggression is normal. Learn all about how to deal with the queen protecting kittens and how to diffuse cat aggression around kittens.
Fear aggression can be a serious issue in some felines. Learn about cat aggression, how to prevent cat attacks, and how to soothe fear aggression.
Why do cats like to lay on their owners' chests? Learn the reasons why your cat may like to rest on your chest.
Most male (and some female) house cats will mark territory at some point. Learn the causes or cat urine marking and how to prevent this annoying behavior.
Cats may not cover their poop for a few different reasons, including being territorial, sending a message to their owner, and not liking the litter.
Why do cats follow you to the bathroom? Many cats—strangely enough—love the bathroom! Find out why cats seem to love bathrooms so much.
Some cats meow very loudly and not everyone enjoys it. Find out why your cat is so strident and if there's anything you can do about it.
If you've discovered a feral cat that you want to make your new pet, there are some important steps you should take.