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
The most likely reason why domestic cats like to sit inside tape squares on the ground is because it provides them with a sense of security as if the invisible boundary was a solid one which harks back to kitten hood when they were with their mother. please continue reading
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
In countries where there is rabies, unless you are engaged in TNR work and know the cats and are an experienced feral cat handler, don’t pet stray or feral cats because they are unsocialised. They might become anxious when petted … please continue reading
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
This page focuses on why cats might start spraying having not sprayed. This is a specific point. Despite what some veterinary websites say, as far as I’m aware, there is no evidence which suggests that the medical condition of lower … please continue reading
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
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 … please 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 … please 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 … please continue reading
