Why do cats sleep in their litter box?
The main reason why a domestic cat might sleep in their litter box – as shown in the photograph below – is because it strongly smells of their scent due …
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Why does my cat randomly lick blankets? There’s been no food on them.
This is a question asked on social media and it’s a good one. I think the answer will be quite short. I have seen, as have others, domestic cats licking …
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3 reasons why some cats like to jump into fridges
I believe that we can dispense with one possible reason why a cat might like to jump into a fridge when the door is opened and that is because it’s …
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Why do domestic cats exchange scent with their human caregiver?
Why do domestic cats carry out ‘scent exchange’ with their owner? First of all, what is scent exchange? It may not be apparent to a cat caregiver that it is …
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Scented human objects alone do not reassure domestic cats when their caregiver is away
New Scientist reports on a study which tells us that scented human objects alone do not reassure domestic cats when their caregiver is away. I’ll explain what that means. There …
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Why do snow leopards have enlarged nasal cavities?
The question in the title is a reference to the Jacobson’s organ a.k.a. the vomeronasal organ. The question in the title is slightly inaccurate as the vomeronasal organ is a …
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The solution if your kitten wants to curl up on your work papers
This cute tabby cat in this equally cute YouTube video from the Philippines wants to curl up on the papers that this guy wants to work on and as usual …
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Pine tree sap on his paw left my cat befuddled
This is a minor experience both for me and my cat but it clearly indicates the major importance in the life of domestic cats of their sense of smell. He …
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