Did you ever walk into a room and see your cat notice you, stretch out and roll over in front of you? It's a common cat mannerism, but what does it mean when cats roll on their backs? Why do cats roll on their back? Cats may roll on their backs for a few reasons according to Catster.com. They may have an itch on their back that they can't reach, so they are rolling around to help scratch that itch. If you suspect your cat is rolling over in order to scratch their backs, it's a good idea to check with a vet to make sure they don't have fleas or allergies that are contributing to their itchy skin. They may...
Have you ever been sitting there, minding your own business when your cat jumps up and suddenly there's a cat butt in your face? If you have ever wondered - why do cats put their butts in your face, you're not alone! Just why do cats show you their butt? One answer to the question "why do cats put their bum in your face" goes back to kittenhood. According to cats.com kittens are used to their mother's grooming this area for them to keep them clean and also help them poop and pee! And, since you are their parent now, it's only natural for them to show you their butt. It's a way that cats bond with their mother's and now can be a...
If you have ever spent time around cats I'm sure you will agree that cats have personalities! Each cat is unique and will have their own habits, likes and dislikes and ways of interacting with the world, however, research has been done on cat personalities that suggest there are 5 factors that go into the personality of a cat. Let's learn more about the personalities of cats! The 'feline five' are 5 personality traits of cats that were identified by Carla Litchfield and colleagues at the University of South Australia using a survey of over 2,800 cat parents in Australia and New Zealand. The 5 personality traits that emerged were neuroticism, extraversion, dominance, impulsiveness, and agreeableness. (Interestingly, there are also 5...
I've mentioned this before here and there on this blog, but does your cat ever look at you and slowly blink their eyes shut and open again? What does it mean when a cat blinks at you slowly? If you see a cat blink slowly at you, don't worry, it's a good thing! Some people even call it a cat kiss! Lets learn more about the slow blink! According to vetexplainspets.com slow blinking cats are showing that they are comfortable in their environment, so if a cat blinks while in your presence, they are showing that they trust and feel safe around you. Catster.com says it's a big compliment if your cat blinks slowly while looking at you. Cats know they are...
As I write this, Christmas is fast approaching and so I started thinking about Christmas cat legends! Probably the most famous Xmas cat is NOT one of your cute Christmas cats, but rather a giant feline monster! Enter Jólakötturinn the yule cat! The AtlasObscura says this Christmas cat of Iceland was a black cat the size of a house, who would eat children who weren't wearing new clothes on Christmas! The origins of the story of the yule cat are hazy, but the Reykjavik Grapevine says written records of Jólakötturinn go back to the 19th century. Much like we might say "Santa's watching" to a misbehaving child to get them to behave, children in Iceland might have been warned to be good...
