The meaning of the domestic cat’s slow blink is a signal, through body language, that the cat trusts and is relaxed in the presence of the person to whom the blink is directed. That’s my opinion and I am falling … Continue reading →
There is no doubt that our cats like to touch us, to be in direct contact with us, skin-to-skin. I think the skin-to-skin aspect of the touch is important. The domestic cat likes to feel the direct contact and the … Continue reading →
Someone asked, ‘Why does my cat head butt me, then meow, before placing her paws on my lap while I’m computing, but never jumps up?’ The answer is that she is greeting you in a very friendly way and reinforcing … Continue reading →
This is how two cats show their affection for each other. It is self-explanatory really. The tails are constantly wrapped around each other. If they were humans it would be like one person placing his arm on over the shoulders … Continue reading →
The size differences that the domestic cat has to put up with in their relationships with other species of animal that they are affectionate towards does result in specific behaviours. This video is an amusing example in which the cat’s … Continue reading →
This is a story of a rescue cat who came to her current human guardian underweight, terrified and extremely thin. Kat Rosely tells us that her rescue cat had been locked in a shed and hit with a stick. Having … Continue reading →
Domestic cats like and dislike other cats just like humans like and dislike humans. Buddy and Hannah The story of Buddy and Hannah is a classic example of how domestic cats have preferences when it comes to other cats. The … Continue reading →
Why do humans and dogs smile but cats don’t? Firstly, I am not sure that dogs do smile but I’ll concentrate on humans and cats, two species that I know well. Note: these are my thoughts because the experts don’t … Continue reading →
To the above question you could add the following subsequent questions. How does her mind explain such an act of kindness? Does she remember that for the rest of her life? These three questions were asked on Quora.com. I wish … Continue reading →
You will see a ginger tabby-and-white cat looking at a video of the cat’s former owner who has died. The cat looks intently and then gently head-butts (nuzzles) the image and rests his head on the screen. It’s a wow … Continue reading →
