Cats / Behaviour
Do Cats Cry? Understanding Feline Tears
Watery eyes on a cat can look strikingly like human tears, and it is tempting to read sadness into them. The reality is more physical than emotional.
2 min read
YOUR EVERYDAY FIELD GUIDE
Behaviour.
A little understanding goes a long way with your independent companion.
A little help with…
Follow your curiosity.151 guides · Page 9 of 26
Cats / Behaviour
Why Do Cats Like Shoes? The Science Behind a Strange Obsession
Few things seem less appealing to a human than a used shoe, and few things seem more fascinating to a cat. Rolling on shoes, sniffing them intently, or sleeping curled up next to a shoe rack near the
2 min read
Cats / Behaviour
What Is Classical Conditioning for Cats?
Classical conditioning is one of the two main ways cats, and most animals, learn, and understanding it explains a great deal of everyday cat behaviour that otherwise looks mysterious.
2 min read
Cats / Behaviour
Why Do Cats Chatter at Birds?
That strange, rapid clicking sound your cat makes at the window has a proper explanation, and it says more about their instincts than their mood.
3 min read
Cats / Behaviour
Understanding Cat Tail Language
A cat's tail is one of the clearest windows into how it is feeling in any given moment, once you know what to look for.
3 min read
Cats / Behaviour
Why Scruffing Is Not the Discipline Tool It Seems to Be
Grabbing a cat by the loose skin at the back of the neck, known as scruffing, has long been treated as a quick, harmless way to restrain or correct a cat. Veterinary behaviour organisations now advise
2 min read