Picture of a black cat that disturbs the viewer but it’s deceiving
Yes, I know what you thought and what you are thinking now when you are able to see the image more clearly. When people see the photograph most of them see a black cat...
Tagged: cat playing
Dog deliberately entertains cat companion with cat tease
This charming video caught my eye and my imagination because cat caregivers do not play with their cat enough in my opinion. I don’t blame them. It can be boring to trail a string...
Given complete freedom what would a male domestic cat do?
We are so used to seeing our domestic cats in our homes, fitting in with the human lifestyle, it might be useful to remind ourselves what a male domestic cat would do if given...
Are these cats playing or fighting? Answer: they are doing both.
A cat owner on the social media website Reddit.com asked the question in the title and I have provided the answer in the title. Kittens and young cats play a lot as we know....
Why do sibling cats fight?
I think that we can break this down into 3 headings (1) kitten play-fighting (2) dominant males or females in a group and submissive cats (2) grown-up siblings who have become independent and no...
Social play in the domestic cat – friendship, exercise and fun
This article, social play in the domestic cat is based upon a research paper of the same title dated 1974 and prepared at the Department of Psychology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 14850. The...
10 facts about using hands as play toys for your cat
Here are 10 pretty obvious facts about using your hands as a play toy for your cat. It is a definite no-no. The man in the video is being silly because he wants to...
Adult cat performs exaggerated defensive stance in play with a kitten’s exuberance
Most of us have seen it: kittens performing a defensive stance as if confronted by a hostile, strange cat who is aggressive towards them. The kitten turns sideways and their hair bristles to make...
Why do domestic cats cover the black dot? I explain.
There is another cat behaviour trend brewing up on TikTok. In a video which has gone viral, a tabby cat caregiver uses a biro to draw a large black dot on a notepad. Her...
Cat pushed elderly dog down the stairs! Yes or no?
It’s an amusing little TikTok video which has captured the imagination of the viewing public. It was made by a woman who is thought to live in America with the TikTok handle @Queefly online....
Do domesticated cats actively seek out fun?
Do domestic cats actively seek out fun? Do they have a concept in their minds about the idea of fun and entertaining themselves? Or is it all instinctive when they play? Are they simply...
Picture of a Persian cat looking a bit like a polar bear
I’m just having a bit of fun. And the website is about pictures of cats although many years ago that objective changed and the site is now about animal welfare essentially. This is an...
Why does a kitten sometimes throw a toy into the air when playing?
A kitten will sometimes throw a toy into the air when playing as an instinctive fishing action.
Japanese cat likes to ‘adjust the time’ on a wall clock
Chama is obsessed with playing with the minute hand of a wall clock which means the clock tells inaccurate time! We are not told, but I’d describe this handsome boy cat, Chama, as a...
Bubbles: a novel way to play with your cat
I have just discovered flavoured cat and dog bubbles that don’t disappear when they hit the ground, which means they can be attacked when they land. Cats and dogs love them. They stimulate play....
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