The manufacturers of the Thundershirt claim that it works in the same way swaddling a baby works. I am not sure that this is true. The Thundershirt works for cats and dogs. I believe that the reason why it works … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
Fabric chewing and eating in cats may be the equivalent of thumb sucking in infant humans. The process is soothing and may occur when the cat is stressed. Babies suck their thumbs to soothe themselves. Siamese, Burmese and the Oriental … Continue reading →
We know that cats and dogs can go grey to varying amounts in old age. It seems that dogs are more likely to go grey than cats. We don’t know why, if this is indeed what is happening. However, recent … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
The well-known adage, “Curiosity killed the cat” was originally, centuries earlier, “Care killed the cat”. The word “care” meaning to care about something or worry. In the 17th century, people believed that cats could die of worry or anxiety. That … Continue reading →
The side-walls of a tight-fitting box reassures the domestic cat through pressure on the cat’s body and particularly the back, which triggers memories of early kittenhood, a time of security. We all know that cats love boxes. You only have … Continue reading →
It seems to me that there is a natural conflict of preference between the domestic cat and his human caretaker with respect to the pervading scent or smell in the air in the home. Are some of our homes too … Continue reading →
My foster cat suckles on my clothes while I am wearing them. It seems it has to be on my clothes and the clothes have to be on me. He does this when I am in bed working or snoozing … Continue reading →
