My cat eats bird seed
My cat eats birdseed. Here is the proof in a video! Although, it is important to note that he only nibbles a small amount. This is what I’d expect. It would be highly peculiar if a domestic cat ate lots … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: strange cat behavior
Cat says “Are you coming?” – I explain how and why.
In this TikTok video the cat says: “Are you coming?”. How did this happen? Can a domestic cat speak like a human in the English language? It seems highly improbable! Indeed, it is impossible; at least currently. Perhaps in a … Continue reading →
5 ‘weird cat behaviors’ in a TikTok video explained
In this TikTok video the cat owner thinks that her cat behaves weirdly. The video shows 5 different types of ‘weird’ feline behaviour. I thought I would try and explain them so that they are no longer weird but normal … Continue reading →
5 reasons why mother cats kill their kittens
People ask why mother cats kill their kittens. Here are five possible reasons. The first general point to make is that inexperienced mothers are more likely to kill her kittens. And stress plays a major role. There may also be … Continue reading →
Fabric eating and pedigree Oriental cats
It’s become quite well known that the family of Oriental cat breeds which includes the Siamese, Javanese and Oriental shorthair and longhair (and other breeds), are susceptible to developing eating non-nutritious substances, which is called pica, and in particular fabric. … Continue reading →
Domestic cats circling the food bowl as if approaching dead prey when scavenging
I feel sure that many domestic cats do this. My cat approaches his food bowl as if he’s scavenging a dead animal in the wild. He will circle it and approach it from a wide angle rather than going directly … Continue reading →
Going in the opposite direction can encourage a cat to go through a door or gate
Sometimes we need to encourage a cat to come into the house, or for whatever reason go through a gate or door opening. You don’t want to be aggressive when you do this. And if you try and grab your … Continue reading →
Are cats manipulative?
Domestic cats might seem to be manipulative sometimes to some people. However, if they get their way it is only because their human companions and providers want them to. The human caregiver is a willing participant and as such it … Continue reading →
Why does my cat stare at me?
I don’t think cats stare at their owners. I prefer to say that they look with intent when they are asking for something which is entirely acceptable.
Continue reading →Why is my cat hissing at me all of a sudden?
The question implies that your cat has not hissed at you before and therefore the relationship is good. Despite this, at the time that she hissed at you, she perceived you as a predator. A threatening cat faced with a … Continue reading →