If there’s one thing cat owners and dog owners can agree on, it’s that dogs are far simpler to understand. Wagging tail? Happy to see you. Jumping up and down? Happy to see you. Coming up to you to… Read More
Archive for the ‘Cat behavior’ Category
33 Cat Facts That You Might Not Have Known
When you spend as much time around cats as our cat doctors do, you tend to pick up a few cat facts. From why is my cat moaning to why cats can’t climb down a tree head-first, we have… Read More
Ever Wonder Why Cats Are So Flexible? Ask Our Cat Veterinarian
Have you ever seen a cat sprawled out, soaking up every available inch of sunlight, and asked yourself, “Why cats are so flexible?” It’s likely you’ve heard of the feline-inspired cat pose in yoga. If you’ve spent time around cats,… Read More
The Purrfect Partners: How Cats Show Affection
How do you know if your cat really likes you? Unlike dogs, whose tails wag and bodies shake each time their owners are nearby, how cats show affection isn’t always as obvious. Part of that is due to our feline… Read More
Caring For an Aging Cat – Feline Cognitive Dysfunction
One of the joys of having a cat companion in our lives is experiencing the richness of their personality. From those first few rambunctious months as a kitten to the calm but no less curious years as an adult, having… Read More
Why Do Cats Hiccup?
Ever wonder, “Why do cats hiccup? Wondering if that sound your cat just made was a hiccup? Or wondering if cats can even get hiccups? While we humans do have a way of personifying our pets (was Grumpy Cat really… Read More
When Your Cat Is Not Acting Normal
Cats can be very secretive, making it very difficult for cat owners to know when something isn’t right. So what does is mean if your cat is not acting “normal”. As a result, all cat owners need to monitor their… Read More
Tips For Introducing a New Cat To Your Old One
Introducing a new cat into your home is always an adventure. But not all adventures are created equally. Some are exciting and go on without a hitch, but some can be disastrous. If you already have a cat in your… Read More
Why is my Cat Afraid of Water?
Why is my cat afraid of water? Have you ever seen a tiger swimming at the zoo? These and other wild cats are known to be excellent swimmers, which makes it seem even more strange that many domestic cats seem… Read More
6 Cat Sounds You Should Know
Cat sounds are so dynamic. Cats, with the exception of birds, have the most vocalizations of any domestic pet. Your cat’s sounds can be cute, aggressive, or just plain strange, but they are your cat’s way of communicating about their… Read More