What Smells Do Cats Hate?
Cats may not be blessed with the sophisticated sniffers of their canine counterparts, but they’re still far better equipped to experience the world through their noses than us humans. In fact, researchers estimate a cat’s sense of smell is about 14 times stronger than ours, thanks to about 200...
Can Cats Swim
Some people think cats hate water because they are not good at swimming. But your cat’s dislike of water has nothing to do with their swimming skills. All cats have a natural instinct to swim, even if they never had a chance to practice. You may find it hard...
Why Do Cats Hide?
Hiding is commonly considered as a normal and healthy part of being a cat. However, hiding is excessive if it interferes with the daily activities that cats need to do. Why Is My Cat Hiding? Fear — Cats hide to protect themselves from things they perceive as dangerous or stressful. They hide...
Do Cats Know Their Names?
Giving a name to your new cat or kitten is not a simple task. So it’s understandable that pet owners would ask: Do cats know their names? According to experts, cats can recognize and respond to the names we affectionately call them—but they don’t always decide to respond. A 2019...
Why Do Cats Eat Plastic?
It’s a familiar scene: you hear a rustling from another room, and when you peek in to investigate, you see your feline friend chewing on a plastic bag, again. You’re probably wondering why your cat likes to eat plastic and how you can divert your kitty’s attention away from...
Understanding and Managing Cat Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is a common condition in cats and knowing how to deal with separation anxiety in cats is important. What causes separation anxiety in cats? Separation anxiety in cats is believed to be caused by various factors such as being separated from their mother too early, changes in their environment...
