Tagged: fearful

Cat caving, cocooning and fridging

Cat caving, cocooning and fridging!

I have created an infographic based on Jackson Galaxy’s very personal concepts and language when describing domestic cat behavior. He hits the nail on the head. You just have to translate his unique language...

Why are domestic cats scared of cucumbers?

Although this precise question has been asked and answered many times, I will throw my hat into the ring, briefly. There are two reasons why cats are scared of cucumbers, (1) they are hardwired...

Can domestic cats be scared of the dark?

Can cats be scared of the dark?

Summary: Domestic cats might, exceptionally and unusually, be temporarily scared of the dark despite being strongly predisposed to venturing out in the dark because they are crepuscular by nature. It is a strange question...

Scared cat

What are cats scared of?

Domestic cats are scared of one thing: being attacked by a predator. This fear can be shown in a wide range of circumstances which might mask the root cause of the behaviour. This fundamental...

Mob mentality affects domestic cats in a group

The old adage is that domestic cats are independent-minded, solitary and aloof. Herd mentality, otherwise referred to as mob mentality and pack mentality, occurs when people are emotionally affected by the response of their...


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