Does your cat ever hiss? What does it mean when a cat hisses at you? Let's explore the world of cats and hissing. According to rover.com, hissing in cats is an involuntary reaction to something that has startled them. I've seen my cat get startled by a small thing like me dropping my pen and let out a small hiss, then immediately relax again when he sees it was nothing that can hurt him. it's like when you might give out a little scream when something scares you and then realize it's nothing to worry about. My cat hissed then went back to being calm right away. He sometimes will start to groom himself then as if to say - I...
The litter box for my cats is in my spare bathroom. Under the sink I keep some plastic grocery bags to use when I clean out the litter box. One of my cats knows they are there and insists on breaking into the cabinet, pulling out the bags and licking them. She sometimes will pull one out and lie down on it too. So, what's the deal? Why does my cat lick plastic? If your cat licks plastic too, read on for more about this strange feline habit. Why do cats like plastic? In particular, why do cats like plastic bags? Catster.com says that plastic bags can be interesting to kitties because of the crinkly sounds they make. The sound...
Have you ever seen a cat with extra toes, or a cat that looks like it is wearing mittens? Then you've seen a polydactyl cat! Polydactyl cats (not pterodactyl cats) have extra toes because of a genetic mutation that is passed on from one of it's parents, and it's actually pretty common, especially in Western England, Wales, Canada and the Eastern United States. Let's learn more about these cats with double paws! A common question is how many toes does a polydactyl cat have, and the answer is - it depends on the individual! TheSprucePets.com says that the world record polydactyl cat had 28 toes, 7 on each paw! But, most polydactyl kitties don't have that many toes! In fact, it's rare for...
Have you ever heard of tortitude? It's the perception that the personality of a domestic tortoiseshell cat can be well... feisty, and that tortoiseshell cats are more independent and sassy than their less colorful counterparts, and even known to swat, scratch and nip. But is it true? Let's take a look at tortie personality! First off, what is a tortoise shell cat? While you might imagine a cat with a shell like a tortoise, it's actually the color of their fur that gives them that name. Tortoise shell colored cats will have a mix of colors that are reminiscent of the colors of a tortoise's shell. They most commonly have a mix of ginger and black fur, but can also...
You see a cat on the street and want to pet it. You approach it gently and it hisses and runs away - or it leans in and sticks it's head into your hand for a nice head rub. So, what's the deal, do cats enjoy being pet.. or not? Well, like most things cat, it depends on the individual. So, lets start with the cats that enjoy being pet. Why do cats like to be petted? TheSprucePets.com says that tne enjoyment of petting starts in kittenhood when mother cats cuddle and groom their kittens to keep them clean and nurture them. They say that the hormone oxytocin starts flowing in both the mother cat and kittens, which makes the...