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Cat lovers are well acquainted with the soothing hum of a cat’s purr and they typically associate it with contentment and relaxation, yet the complexities behind this subtle sound extend far beyond mere happiness. Cats purr for a variety of reasons, offering us a few insights into their psychology and physiology. Purring Serves Many Functions ...

Neutering or spaying your cat is not only about overpopulation and reducing unwanted litters. Did you know it can also have an important impact on health and behavior? Here’s a list of just some of the benefits: It greatly reduces the chance of spray-marking in both males and females. Make no mistake about it — ...

  Just as with humans, cats have preferences and react to both positive and negative experiences. Although they’re very tolerant of the mistakes humans make, certain behaviors family members do can cause stress and damage the bond. I’ve written many articles about the ways to strengthen the bond, and how to foster a good relationship ...

Scruffing has been a common practice in cat handling for a long time. It’s the method of cat restraint most veterinary professionals were originally taught. Scruffing is where the cat is grasped by the loose skin on the back of the neck. Even though this restraining technique has been widely used for so long, it’s ...

We love how playful and curious cats are, but those traits can also pose serious risks to their safety. One behavior is particularly worrisome, and that’s when cats chew on electrical cords. Understanding the Behavior Pain relief. With kittens, the reason may be due to teething discomfort. With older cats it could be to relieve pain ...

The thought of caring for a blind cat may initially seem overwhelming, but with a few environmental modifications, a little patience, and TLC, your cat can confidently navigate their environment. Cats can be born blind, or the blindness may be the result of illness, injury, or it could be age-related. Understanding What’s Needed When vision ...

  When training, the methods used need to be effective, but they also need to be positive, kind and humane. Proper training techniques result in a beneficial outcome for both the cat and the cat parent by improving communication and strengthening the bond. Conversely, aversive training methods can lead to fear, confusion, and a breakdown ...

You just placed your cat’s food bowl on the floor and it seems as if in mere seconds, everything has been gobbled up. Eating too rapidly can have health implications as well as causing discomfort. In many cases, rapid eating results in the food making an immediate reappearance through regurgitation and causing your cat to ...

Cats may bite people for various reasons. Addressing the problem effectively, or better yet, preventing it from happening in the first place, starts with identifying the underlying cause. Cats don’t bite just for the sake of biting. There’s always a reason. Some common reasons for biting may include: Exploration Fear Pain Overstimulation Play aggression Rough ...

  Who can resist the cuteness of a sleeping cat? Watching a cat who is sound asleep can bring such peace and calm, no matter what chaos may be happening around you, or whatever chaos that very cat may have created moments before. Cats often look extremely comfortable while sleeping, but there are times when ...