Cat asks to have his head petted. Why do cats like this so much?
This cat asks to have his head rubbed by going up on his hind legs and rubbing his head with his paws.
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Couple move in together. See what happened to their cats on day 2.
This boyfriend and girlfriend moved in together and they feared that their cats wouldn’t get along! I can understand that. I’d bet that there was quite a lot of talk about it. We hear reports of slightly or greatly dysfunctional … Continue reading →
Can the ‘love hormone’ measure a cat or dog’s love for us?
Oxytocin is called the love hormone. In a laboratory setting comparing dogs’ and cats’ love for their owners can’t be done by measuring oxytocin levels in their bloodstreams. There was a big discussion some time ago on a finding that … Continue reading →
How to elicit a slow blink from your cat
Cat experts believe that the slow blink from a cat is a sign of trust and love towards their human companion. How do you encourage your cat to give you a slow blink? I will refer to 3 sources in … Continue reading →
Why do cats sit on you? 6 reasons
Why do cats sit on you? In order to answer this question it’s cool to think about why your cat likes to sit on your lap. You can think of the answers quite quickly and, for me (I mean my … Continue reading →
9 ways domestic cats show their affection for us
The picture shows a 12-year-old senior and deaf cat who was rescued demonstrating his deep affection for Gerald, who he adores. He shows his affection every waking moment Karyn, Gerald’s wife, says. Before he was rescued he lived in a … Continue reading →
Why do cats dislike their front paws being held?
Why do cats dislike their front paws being held? I have experienced this so it’s of interest to me. I’ll try and answer it using common sense principles. While I was writing this (in bed!) my cat, who likes to … Continue reading →
Do cats fancy each other?
The question is, do cats take a fancy to each other just like people? I think the short answer is that they don’t although we would like to believe that they do. But the answer is not that simple. Love … Continue reading →
Why does my cat scratch at the door to join me in the bathroom when I’m using it? Three reasons.
Why does my cat scratch at the door to join me in the bathroom? There are three reasons. Friends The first is an obvious one. Your cat wants to be with you because she likes your company. Not all domestic … Continue reading →
Why does the stray cat I’m petting try to reach my face?
This is another question on Quora.com. The answer is quite straightforward. The cat you are petting is much smaller than you. The cat regards you as another cat and she wishes to be friendly towards you by rubbing against you, … Continue reading →