Cat tree vs cat shelves vs window perch: which one fits your space?
A cat tree, wall shelves and a window perch each add height in a different way. Here is which one fits your floor space, your lease and your cat, with the research behind it.
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Vertical vs horizontal scratching posts: which one does your cat need?
Vertical posts suit cats who stretch and rake down, horizontal scratchers suit cats who claw the floor. Here is how to read your cat’s habit and pick the right shape, with the research behind it.
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Do cats actually recognize their own name?
Yes, according to a 2019 study published in Scientific Reports, which found that cats could distinguish their own name from other words, and even…
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My cat suddenly hissed at me for no reason. Why?
“No reason” almost always means a reason you didn’t register, not a true absence of one
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Why does my cat sleep on my chest or lap so often?
A cat choosing your body as a sleeping spot is generally read as a sign of a secure, trusting bond, since sleep is the most vulnerable state an…
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Why does my cat ignore new toys but play with random household objects?
Most manufactured toys are static once the initial novelty wears off, while a bottle cap, hair tie or crumpled receipt moves unpredictably, rolls…
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Why does my cat bring toys to my bed at night?
This is generally read as a version of the same instinct that drives a mother cat to bring prey back to a den, redirected toward you as part of…
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Why does my cat chatter her teeth at birds through the window?
This rapid jaw chattering, sometimes with a chirping sound, shows up almost exclusively when a cat is watching prey she can see but can’t reach,…
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Why do cats like sitting in boxes so much?
A peer-reviewed study on shelter cats found that cats given access to a hiding box showed lower stress scores and adapted to a new environment…
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What does it mean when a cat flicks just the tip of her tail?
A slow flick of just the tail tip, while the rest of the body stays relaxed, is usually mild focus or interest, the kind of thing you see while a…
