You can tell a lot about what a cat is thinking by watching its ear movements. Each ear has 32 muscles, more than 5 times the amount in human ears. That number of muscles allows the cat to turn its ears up to 180 degrees. Each movement helps the cat determine the direction of the […]
Cat Behavior
Have you ever wondered why your cat behaves a certain way? In recent decades, scientific research has shed light on many aspects of cat behavior. This information can be used to improve our relationships with our cats as well as to improve their quality of life. Although some behaviors are common to all cats, each cat has an individual personality which influences his behavior. Cat behavior includes body language, sounds, eating patterns and social behavior.
A Cat’s Purr
When our cats purr, we often find the sound soothing and accept it as a sign that our cats are content and love us. Here are some new insights into why cats purr. Momma cats purr when giving birth to protect themselves as they are vulnerable during the birth process. Vocalizations other than the vibrations […]
Cat Breeds That Get Along With Dogs
We’ve all heard the expression, “fighting like cats and dogs”, but is it true. In some cases it probably is so, but especially with cats and dogs raised together, they can become best friends. Even older pets can be introduced to each other and if they don’t actually become friends, they will tolerate each other. […]
Are Cats Really Domesticated
A recent study conducted at the Washington University School of Medicine Genome Institute in St. Louis, Missouri found that cats may only be semi-domesticated. Scientists have discovered in researching the domestic cat’s genome (the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism; a complete set of DNA with all its […]
A Closer Bond With Your Cat
Too many people believe cats are independent creatures that only befriend humans when they want something. They even go so far as to say there is scientific backing for these beliefs. As a cat lover, you must have met a few of those having negative feelings about cats. Of course we all know how false […]
Why Do Cats Bite During Petting
You’re sitting quietly when your cat rubs against you or settles beside you asking to be petted. You happily oblige when all of a sudden, seemingly without warning, your cat bites you. You wonder what you did to deserve that. Well, for one thing, you probably didn’t pay attention to your cat’s body language. Did […]
How Does Catnip Work?
The catnip plant is a member of the mint family. Its scientific name is “Nepeta Catria.” The plants native growing regions are Europe, Asia and Africa. Settlers coming to North America brought the plants with them where it found the soil to its liking and has been growing like a weed since then. Catnip is […]
Cats and Their Vocalizations – Understanding “Cat”
Cats can produce a number of vocalizations,about 100 different sounds, most of which tell us what’s on their minds. The majority of the vocalizations are meant to communicate with humans. The most common sounds are meow, purr, growl and hiss. By comparison, dogs make about 10 different sounds. Siamese and other oriental cat breeds are […]
Interesting Facts About a Cat’s Brain
This should be of interest to all cat lovers. Did you know, taking into account a cat’s body size, the cat’s brain is smaller than a human’s or dog’s brain. The physical structure of a cat’s brain is similar to a human’s. Although smaller, the cerebral cortex area of the cat’s brain is more complex […]