Behavior

Articles about cat behavior - why your cat does what he does
and how to encourage what you want him to do?

Titles marked with a red asterisk * are for PandEcats.com members only.

• Birding Behavior in Cats
  Birding refers to the soft, rat-a-tat, chirping, machine-gun noise a cat makes when it is intensely watching a bird or similar "prey" object that it cannot get to. Learn more about this unusual and comical feline vocalization...
  
  July 2020


• * Building A Kitten's Confidence
  Learn how you can help raise a kitten that is confident and well-socialized . . .
  
  December 2020


• * The Catnap
  Cats are so good at sleeping that the term "catnap" has become part of our language that refers to any time a person or animal enjoys a quick snooze. Explore why cats are so good at sleeping . . .
  
  February 2016


• * Catnip Response
  Some cats are eager when catnip is offered and seem to revel in its effects. Other cats may appear to avoid it, despite prior displays of catnip sensitivity. Why?.
  
  April 2017


• Cats & Dogs: Getting Along in the Spirit of the Yuletide
  There are 5 things a cat and a dog need in order to build a happy relationship.
  
  December 2000


• * Cats and Babies
  Despite the old wives tales, cats and babies are not and should not be mutually exclusive to one another...
  
  September 2020


• Cats Can Learn To Talk Dog
  According to a study, if a kitten under 6 months of age is adopted first, then introduced to a puppy under a year old, there is a high probability that the two will get along beautifully...
  
  November 2008


• * Causes Of Stress In Your Cattery
  Whatever triggers a stress reaction in a cat can actually cause physical changes that affects the cat's overall health. Keeping stress at a minimum in your cattery will benefit both your cats and your breeding program.
  
  July 2013


• * Chew Toys For Cats
  You may think only puppies and dogs need to have a chew toy - but you would be wrong. Some cats like to chew too, but you want to be careful what type of chew toys you give yo your kitty with an oral fixation . . .
  
  June 2014


• * Clipnosis
  Clipnosis is a handy tool for the safe and effective handling of a cat - whether to make grooming procedures easier or performing minor veterinary procedures. Learn more about this technique . . .
  
  April 2016


• * Cuddle Curl
  Ever good mother cat will exhibit the Cuddle Curl. This behavior is essential to the well-being of her kittens.
  
  April 2021


• Expecting Guests?
  It is always nice when you have friends over for a visit. What is proper feline behavior when you have company?
  
  May 2010


• * Falling From High Places
  Cats seem to have an uncanny ability to survive falls from high places.
  
  November 2002


• Feline I.Q.
  A Korat breeder lists just a few of the behaviors that demonstrate her cats' clear intellectual superiority.
  
  July 2019


• * Flehmen Response In Cats
  Cats have a variety of interesting behaviors in their repertoire. One if the most unusual and amusing is called the Flehmen Response.
  
  September 2018


• * Grieving Cat
  Like people, cats can grieve the loss of a companion too.
  
  September 2018


• * Huffing
  One of the most curious behaviors exhibited by a cat is called 'huffing'.
  
  January 2018


• * I Don't Do Windows (Mom-Cat Won't Lick Her Kittens' Bottoms)
  Occasionally, the new mother cat will not lick her kittens' bottoms — a behavior needed to stimulate her kittens to urinate and defecate, and a necessary duty to keep the birthing box clean. Learn how you can teach the new mother to perform this "chore" for her babies . . .
  
  February 2017


• * Instinct Chain of Motherhood
  Are you interfering with the natural mothering instincts of your queen? Emma Hjälmås of CyberCats Persians shares her thoughts about how much or how little you should be helping your queen when she is delivering her kittens.
  
  May 2015


• * Introducing The Cat To The Dog & Vice Versa
  Whether you already have a dog and are considering getting a kitten or have a cat and are adding a puppy to the family, the first step in creating a harmonious "blended family" is properly introducing feline and canine. Learn the steps to take to help your cat and dog get along well together . . .
  
  April 2016


• * Kitty Alzheimer's
  As with humans, the life expectancy of cats is increasing and with this longer life runs a greater chance of developing dementia.
  
  December 2019


• * Kneading
  Kneading is one of most distinctively feline behaviors. Have you ever wondered why cats knead?
  
  March 2019


• * Laser Light Toy
  Oh that bouncing little red dot — cats and humans love it. But do you know that there is a right and wrong way to play with your cat using a laser light? Learn the correct technique to provide your cat with both mental exercise and an enjoyable workout when playing with a laser light. . .
  
  August 2022


• * Meowing Manipulators
  Evidence suggests that cats have a vocabulary of meows meant to manipulate their human family :-).
  
  March 2020


• * Pheromone Calming Collars
  Will a collar that constantly releases calming feline pheromones help your cat with behavioral issues? Perhaps . . .
  
  December 2013


• * Queens Sharing Kittens
  Have you ever had two female cats want to try to steal the other's kittens? Or decide they are going to share their kittens? Learn what you should do when this happens...
  
  March 2019


• * Self-Righting Reflex
  The cat's ability to always land on its feet when falling from a height is legendary. Learn how it accomplishes this feat...
  
  July 2015


• * Sleep Habits Of Cats
  Cats are clearly the Olympic champions of sleeping. Understanding what is normal regarding how much your favorite kitty snoozes allows you to asses what is unusual and may indicate a developing health problem.
  
  March 2022


• * Stop Your Cat From Ruining Your Furniture
  What do your do if your cat is destroying your furniture? Do you punish the cat? Ban the kitty from the living room? Or do you just live with furniture that looks like it was attacked by a furious weed-eater? This article will provide you with some answers.
  
  October 2017


• Study Reveals Cats Manipulate Women
  A new study reveals that cats attach to humans, and particularly women, as social partners, and it's not just for the sake of obtaining food...
  
  August 2011


• * Temperament Testing Your Kittens
  Using a modified version of the Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test, cat breeders can now temperament test their kittens too. Learn how a series of simple tests can help you better predict the adult cat's temperament of today's adorable kitten . . .
  
  October, 2015


• * Temperament: Nature vs Nurture
  Good temperament is one of the most important characteristics to have in any cat, pet or show. The question the cat breeder must answer is “how much” of a cat's temperament and behavior is due to heredity and “how much” is due to its environment and life experiences?
  


• * Unhappy Show Cat
  What do you do when your beautiful kitten is unhappy going to the shows? Is it afraid? Shy? Or intimidated in the judging cage? This article provides tips for helping your kitty enjoy being at the shows.
  
  October 2017


• What Cats Do All Day
  Have you wondered what your indoor cat does alone at home while you are away? An interesting study reveals what some cats do all day...
  
  August 2015


• What's Your Cat's Personality?
  Answer 20 simple questions to determine which of five descriptions best fit your cat's personality ...
  
  November 2009