Cats learn their name not in a way which means that they understand the name conceptually and its meaning but because it is a certain distinct sound which carries a reward. It is a sort of Pavlovian response in my view. please continue reading
This is an interesting question. Cat owners will have to rely on their own experiences and their knowledge of cat behaviour to answer it because you won’t find the answer in books. The answer is in human body language and … please continue reading
The high five and fist bump are a modern day version of friendly contact reinforcing the bond between two people. You see it a lot in sport between team mates; for example in doubles tennis. You rarely see it between … please continue reading
I have an idea on how to stop your cat biting your hand. The reason why your cat bites your hand might be because he wants to play. Alternatively it might be an aggressive bite as if he is hunting … please continue reading
Here are a couple of fantastic pictures of Siberian tiger cubs taken in a zoo in south-west China. They are septuplets. The mother gave birth to her seven cubs on the 10th May 2017. China is trying to increase the … please continue reading
If a cat has never seen a cat flap he/she may show caution and a reluctance to use it because it is a strange object. Also if she has never gone outside in the area concerned this is another reason … please continue reading
The title to this article sounds improbable but I’d like to explain what I mean. We should all know by now that punishing your cat as an act of training is very wrong. It does not work. I think that’s … please continue reading
There are those who don’t really like the idea of training cats. They have a laissez-faire approach to cat ownership. Then there are a few people who like their cat to come along with them while they do the sort … please continue reading
If you have been thinking about getting a cat, but just the thought of having to deal with litter box chores is simply appalling; not to worry! All you have to do is to learn how to train your kitty … please continue reading
Cruelty to animals is a serious crime. Whether it’s a cat, dog, horse, pig or any living creature treating them inhumanely is an atrocity. It is up to us to protect all animals and to help prevent them from suffering. … please continue reading
