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When cat's fur stands up on end: Know your pet better
Most people know that their cat's fur can stand up on end sometimes - it makes them look angrier, bigger, and generally fluffier. While sometimes it's easy to understand the reasons (e.g. your cat is scared or angry), it sometimes happens without visible reasons.
Kate Yakimchuk pets facts nature Animals 2 October 2023
Befriending aggressive cats: Patience matters
If your neighbor has an aggressive cat, or your own new cat seems to be not exactly friendly, it can be pretty heartbreaking for a keen cat lover. Luckily, you can change the situation and befriend this aggressive cat - you just need to be patient and caring, no pressure or hurry.
Kate Yakimchuk pets aggression tips friendship Animals 1 October 2023
Why cats stare at nothing: Learn more about your pet's habits
If you have a cat then you probably notice it staring at seemingly nothing from time to time. This behavior might be funny or weird to observe, and some people even feel a bit terrified because of it.
Kate Yakimchuk pets habits Animals 30 September 2023
Why some cats are afraid of toys: Learn more about your pet
If you have a child with lots of toys, then you've probably noticed that your cat is afraid of at least one of them. It happens with plenty of cats all over the world, and it's usually unclear why a certain toy can be so terrifying to a cat.
Kate Yakimchuk pets toys fears Animals 30 September 2023
Interesting Facts: How Cats See the World Around them
Despite all the popularity of cats in the modern world (and the Internet), we still know quite little about what goes on in their heads.
Diana Dashkevich pets pets facts Animals 29 September 2023
Pet zoomies: Learn more about your pet's habits
Have you ever seen your cat or dog running around the house like crazy with no visible reason? If the answer is yes, then you've witnessed zoomies - a funny habit that both cats and dogs share.
Kate Yakimchuk pets dogs zoomies habits Animals 29 September 2023
Don't give it to your cat: Keep your pets healthy
Cats are extremely curious - they love testing new toys, exploring the world around, and also tasting new food they see. While domestic cats are usually away from potential danger, some human food can be pretty bad for them.
Kate Yakimchuk pets food health Animals 29 September 2023
Why your cat doesn't let you sleep at night: Know more about your pets
Some cats love sleeping next to their owners - it feels secure and cozy for them. Meanwhile, other cats can come to you ten times a night and try to wake you up - but why?
Kate Yakimchuk pets habits Animals 29 September 2023
Interesting Facts: How Cats Perceive Humans
A study by Japanese scientists has shown that cats constantly retain a mental image of their owner’s location and are very surprised if a person appears unexpectedly.
Diana Dashkevich pets pets facts Animals 28 September 2023
Interesting Facts: Why Cats Love to Sit in Boxes
The new study was published in the scientific journal Applied Animal Behavior Science.
Diana Dashkevich pets pets facts Animals 28 September 2023
Why cats love boxes so much: Learn more about your pet
Have you ever bought a fancy house for your cat just to realize that it loves its box more? Cats really enjoy boxes - no matter how big or small they are, they will always try to get inside and sit there.
Kate Yakimchuk pets boxes habits Animals 28 September 2023
How to give meds to your cat: Veterinarian's tips
Pets don't like meds - they don't like the smell and taste, and they generally dislike being forced to do something they aren't interested in. Lots of pet owners have curious and silly stories about how they tried to give meds to their cats but failed - so what can you do with that?
Kate Yakimchuk pets meds tips Animals 28 September 2023
Interesting Facts: Why You Should Get a Cat
Scientists from the University of Minnesota have found that being around cats helps reduce the risk of a heart attack by almost a third.
Diana Dashkevich pets pets facts Animals 27 September 2023
Expert Opinion: Is It Possible to Sleep in the Same Bed with Your Pet
According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, having a dog in the home increased the owner's likelihood of having a sleep disorder, and cat owners were more likely to report involuntary leg twitching.
Diana Dashkevich pets dogs sleep pets facts Animals 27 September 2023
You shouldn't wash your cats too often: Be a good pet owner
Some people don't wash their cats at all, and some people give them a bath regularly - but who's right? In fact, it depends on your cat's type of fur and its habits a lot, but you definitely shouldn't wash it too often.
Kate Yakimchuk pets washing tips Animals 27 September 2023
Cat feeding mistakes: Keep your pets healthy
Some pets seem to never be full - they can ask for more food whenever they see you, and sometimes it's pretty hard to resist. Meanwhile, it's not a healthy thing to do, so if you want your cats to live longer, then you should avoid some feeding mistakes.
Kate Yakimchuk pets food habits mistakes Animals 27 September 2023
Interesting Facts: Does Pets Have Jealousy
In 2018, American researchers scanned the brain of a dog watching its owner feed and pet a toy. During this process, the amygdala, which is responsible for aggression, showed strong activity.
Diana Dashkevich pets dogs pets facts Animals 26 September 2023
Interesting Pet Facts: How Smart Are Cats
According to a study published in Scientific Reports, cats do respond to their name differently than to other words with similar sounding vowels, consonants and syllable lengths.
Diana Dashkevich pets intelligence pets facts Animals 25 September 2023
Interesting Facts: What Love for Cats Says About a Person
According to the study, which will appear in the journal Behavioral Processes, the relationships between cats and their owners mirror the bonds between humans, especially the relationships between cats and women.
Diana Dashkevich pets pets facts Animals 25 September 2023
Cat's kneading: Curious pet habits
When you pet cats, they often start kneading - they move their paws like they're preparing the dough. It's a pretty cute habit, and not all cats have it - but why do they do it in the first place?
Kate Yakimchuk pets kneading habits Animals 23 September 2023