Behavior Archives - Catological

Feral Cats

You spot them near a restaurant dumpster. They are crouched down, silent, and unmoving. They watch you, wide-eyed, preparing to dart away into the night. What are they? Feral cats. What are the characteristics of feral cats? How do these cats survive outside? What problems do they cause? Can they be tamed? Can you adopt […]

Are Cats Nocturnal? Cat Sleep Patterns – How To Train Yours To Sleep At Night

As anyone who has ever been owned by a cat can tell you, cats sleep a lot. After all, the word “catnap” was created especially for them. Sometimes it seems cats sleep during the day to save up their energy to play with you when you get home from work. At other times, their natural […]

Do Cats Dream? Can They Have Nightmares?

All felines on the planet love to sleep. In fact, they do it more often than any other species of domestic pet. Young kittens sleep through 20 hours of their entire 24 hour regime. Older kitties can snooze for up to 16 hours a day. But can they dream while doing so? Or are they […]

Do Cats Pant Like Dogs? What Does It Mean?

Feline and canine creatures are quite different from each other. Sometimes it may even seem as though the two species come from different planets. But then again, they have so much in common that it may sound scary. For example, some feline breeds are known for their dog-like loyalty. Others are known for their susceptibility […]

Cat Growling 101: What It Means and Why They Do It

Felines are curious, puzzling and often quite misunderstood creatures. Strangely enough, sometimes it seems as though they’re coming from a completely different planet than ours. It’s not only that we don’t speak fluent meow – it’s just the way cats are. If you’re one of those pet parents who are having a hard time understanding […]

Why Do Cats Stick Their Tongues Out? (+ 6 Surprising Cat Tongue Facts)

Cats tend to do all sorts of strange things, which are both cute and puzzling at the same time. One such thing is sticking their tongues out without an obvious reason. You know what I’m talking about – the tiny pink tip that’s showing while your furball is sleeping or while it’s looking through the […]

Are Cats Scared Of Cucumbers?

One of the most common questions asked on the internet is: Are cats scared of cucumbers? (which is weird, isn’t it?) The idea that your cat could get scared by something as plain as a cucumber seems utterly ridiculous. And yet, many people out there claim that feline creatures indeed get frightened by this […]

Why Does My Cat Or Kitten Always Sit And Stare At Me?

Cats are curious and capricious creatures. Try as we may, we often don’t quite understand the things they do. One of the silliest things domestic cats of all breeds do is “stalk” their pet parents. You know the type of stalking we’re talking about – no meowing, no pawing or poking, just sitting there and […]

Cat Memory: Do Cats Have A Good Memory Span? Do They Remember Things?

Regardless of their whimsical and often misunderstood ways, cats are actually more intelligent than we give them credit for. Just because they’re capricious doesn’t mean they can’t grasp what they’re told. Or that they can’t remember what’s good and what’s bad. They see the world in color (no, cats aren’t colorblind) and can recall memories […]

Why Is My Cat So Needy, Demanding, And Clingy?

If you’re reading this, chances are you have a clingy, needy, and demanding feline furball in your home. Your cat probably won’t leave you alone when you’re working, watching TV, or even going to the bathroom. And if you try to distance yourself, then you have to face constant meowing or even door scratching. […]

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