Does your cat defend your house, do they like to play fetch, or beg for treats? Maybe they like to go on walks? Maybe your cat is a dog! Of course, cats and dogs are clearly different species, so I'm not literally saying your cat is a dog, but there are cats that display some dog-like characteristics! So, lets look into some reasons for a cat acting like a dog! As Catster.com points out, when someone says their cat acts like a dog, they usually mean that they have a close bond with their cat, and that the cat is friendly toward people. As I've often mentioned here, all cats are individuals and will have different personalities and friendliness, playfulness...
Have you heard the conspiracy theory that cats were sent by aliens to spy on us? I asked my cats about it and they had no comment, but then that it what you would expect from a creature who is actually spying on you! So, could it be true? Could it by that cats are spies sent by aliens? Vice.com took a look at some of the arguments for the theory that cats are alien spies. They note that they took the list from a user named RedSpider on a UK tech message board called Digital Kaos where there are 8 points made to support that cats are alien spies! The first one is that there is no documentation before...
It is often reported that having a pet can help with feelings of depression, so this week, I wanted to look more into how cats can help with mental health. HABRI (Human Animal Bond Research Institute) has done surveys of pet owners on various topics related to their relationship with their pets. While this is not specific to cats, the survey revealed that 76% reported that their own health had improved because of owning a pet! How do cats help with anxiety and depression? USServiceAnimals.org says that cats can pick up on your body language and voice cues and will change their behavior accordingly. It is unclear whether they get stressed out by your mood and want to help, or...
You often hear of dogs chasing their tails, but I have a cat who will see the tip of his tail twitch and suddenly is running in circles trying to grab it! Rover.com says this type of behavior is common among kittens, but my adult cat still likes to indulge in tail chasing when he's feeling silly! But, there are other reasons why cats might chase their tails, so this week I wanted to look more in to tail chasing in cats. Why do cats play with their tail? We already mentioned the main reason for cat tail chasing, and that is that the cat is feeling playful and their tail makes a pretty convenient, and fun, toy! Catster.com says...
If your cat ever goes missing, it can be very stressful and worrisome, and you will naturally wonder if cats can find their way home. I'd love to put your mind at ease and say that your cat will reappear, but like many things when it comes to cats, it seems to depend on the individual cat. A study from 1922 called "Homing Powers of the Cat" looked into a mother cat who was able to reunite with her kittens from as far as 4 miles away. There is also a survey on lostpetresearch.com that includes a cat that found their way home from as far as 80 miles away! It's not well known how cats find their way home if lost,...
