Cats are capable of pretty weird behaviors. What is normal to them is very strange to us. If you have a cat and suddenly hear something (usually a favorite and/or expensive item) shatter, you might suspect your 4-legged friend is involved. The “experts” are not really sure why cats knock things over, but they do […]
Cats are usually silent companions, much more laid back than dogs. But like all companion animals, cats can bond very closely with their humans. Cats show affection to their loved ones by “talking,” purring, rubbing up against their human, lap-sitting, licking you, kneading you. They also show trust and affection in a way you would […]
Have you ever watched your 10 lb. kitty try to squeeze int a match box? What is it about boxes, coffee cups, sinks, bags, shoes, tiny spaces, even items that appear too small to contain them, that cats find alluring. Claudia Vinke, ethologist (ethology-study of animal behavior) at the University of Utrecht, the Netherlands, led […]
