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 [...]
Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome
April 28, 2008 By
Feline hyperesthesia syndrome is mostly seen in young cats under five years of age but can affect older cats as well. Vets describe this disorder as a neurotransmitter malfunction, meaning that it is similar to the panic attacks we as humans can experience. This disorder is seen more commonly in Burmese, Siamese, Abyssinian, and Himalayan [...]
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 [...]
How To Tell If Your Cats Are Playing Or Fighting
December 18, 2007 By
It can be difficult to tell the difference sometimes between cat play or fighting. The following are a few general guidelines to help you determine which is which: When cats are playing, they may each hiss once or twice, but if your cats hiss several times, most likely they are fighting. Cats who play with [...]
Mealtime Aggression
December 1, 2007 By
