Kittens Sometimes Suck Their Thumbs
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I had no idea that kittens sometimes suck their thumbs. It is probably unusual but this video is good evidence it happens and it confirms that cats seek pacifiers just like people. please continue reading
Category Archives: anxiety
What are cats scared of? Ten things cats are scared of and how to overcome these fears
In this article I explore the things that scare domestic cats and how these fears can be prevented or overcome. Kittens become unusually fearful and aggressive towards other cats and people when they are separated from their mother much earlier … please continue reading
Can cats be claustrophobic?
We don’t know whether cats can be claustrophobic. You won’t find the answer in authoritative books. You will find answers on the internet but the author of those articles will be speculating. I don’t know the answer but I do … please continue reading
Is open plan living bad for cats?
At the date of this short article, the online newspapers and media are picking up a story which states that open plan living is torture for domestic cats. It is not good for them and they become stressed and unhappy … please continue reading
Why does my cat put his paw on my face when I hold him?
In my opinion, the main reason why your cat puts her/his paw on your face when you hold her is because your head, when face-to-face with hers, is too close for comfort. By putting her paw on your face she … please continue reading
Why do cats sit in circles?
A cat siting in a circle marked out on the floor is very similar to a cat siting in a square marked out on the floor. I will suggest therefore that the same reason is behind both forms of cat … please continue reading
Reducing Anxiety in Cats – A Commonsense Approach
If your cat is anxious the following tips may help. We know that when cats are anxious they will probably like to hide. You should let your cat find his own hiding place where he feels safe. He should not … please continue reading
What scares cats?
Cucumbers placed behind cats scares them when they suddenly see them. Strange people making strange sounds can scare cats. Although it must depend on the cat. Some cats are more timid than others. They’ll be scared more. Some cats are … please continue reading
Boxes and Small Spaces are Kitty Magnets: Why the Attraction?
I haven’t yet met a cat who wasn’t immediately attracted to boxes. What is truly amazing about this phenomenon is that no matter what shape or size they happen to be, after a few sniffs and a paw or two … please continue reading
Quiet fireworks please for the sake of animals
This is my second page on companion animals and fireworks this firework season – and what a season. It started before Diwali (late October) and extends to beyond Bonfire Night (to mid, even late Nov.). It is the season of … please continue reading