It is commonly known that separation anxiety is a behavior problem seen in dogs, but it also can occur in cats as well. The cause may be related to the cat being weaned too early or being orphaned. Cats show separation anxiety in a variety of different ways. They may be destructive, such as scratching [...]
Why Do Cat’s Knead?
January 3, 2012 By 1 Comment
Kneading is when you see your cat pushing rhythmically out and then against an soft and pliant surface using her front paws in a kneading or paddling motion. So what does this behavior mean exactly? It is believed that when cats knead, they are content, and is backed up by the fact that they are [...]
Rubbing
January 25, 2010 By
A cat will frequently rub on certain protruding objects in her territory by using the scent glands on her head and around her mouth. Some of her favorite spots may be doorways, bedposts, lamp shades, table legs, chairs or even your legs. By depositing facial pheromones on these objects within her territory it appears to [...]
Wool Chewing
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Wool Sucking
February 5, 2008 By
Not to be confused with wool chewing, wool sucking is believed to be the result of abrupt or early weaning. This behavior is when a kitten continues her nursing behavior on clothing, shoelaces, shirt buttons, even her owner’s fingers or earlobes, etc. There are some cats that will even suck their own paws, the tips [...]
Mealtime Aggression
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Cat Scratching And Your Furniture
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