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 →
I’m not sure that you can strictly say that domestic cats do bite us as a show of affection. It is sometimes a by-product of an affectionate encounter with your cat but I don’t think your cat decides to bite … Continue reading →
The obvious reason why domestic cats lick their owners is because it is a sign of affection but there may be alternative reasons, which I discuss here. I say this because scientists have not yet investigated this form of feline … 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 →
Does this video show a fascinating feline love triangle in which one cat is caught cheating on another or is this a case of a dominant cat exerting his authority over two others on his territory?
Continue reading →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 →
I have presumed that she is nibbling his ear. It looks like that. I do see pleasure on his face. There is the faintest of smiles and there should be because it is very loving. This is a real sign … Continue reading →
I interpret this captive white tiger’s behaviour as indicating that he/she is desperate for company and specifically human company. This is probably a tame tiger. Perhaps she was raised in captivity. However, it is clear that she is alone far … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
