Cat Behavior covers why cats act the way they do. From communication and social habits to common quirks and problem behaviors, this section helps you understand and improve your cat’s interactions and well-being.
Cats can make great pets for apartment dwellers. Certain cat breeds tend to do better in small spaces than others based on their activity levels, personalities, grooming needs and more. If you live in an apartment and want to get a cat, consider one of these top 10 cat breeds that tend to thrive in … Read more
In rural areas, feral cats are sometimes welcomed by farmers and other landowners for their role as low-maintenance rodent controllers in stables, barns, and feed stores. Some cat adoption centers have exploited this by offering farmers feral cats that they have collected and taken into care. Properly managed, such programs can be a satisfactory solution … Read more
With their lithe bodies and graceful movements, it is perhaps surprising that cats have not been represented more often in either classical or contemporary ballet. Two of the few cats in the ballet repertoire appear in the final act of Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty (first performed in 1890) when, among other fairy-tale characters, Puss in … Read more
Cats are generally solitary animals. Highly independent, they have developed subtle and complex ways of behaving and communicating that often send confusing messages to their owners. Cats do, however, have a range of other signals that you can learn to interpret. Facial Expressions and Body Language Your cat will give you signals using his ears, … Read more