Why do cats scratch, and more specifically, why do cats scratch furniture? If you’re starting to get the feeling that your cat just likes to destroy things, especially your expensive furniture, think again.
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Understanding Cat Behaviour
Why does your cat act the way she does? If you’ve ever wondered why cats purr or knead or what their different meows mean, you’ll find the answers here. Plus, you'll get tips on how to correct any behavioural issues should they arise.
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Did you know that cats meow to people, but not to other cats? Adult cats that do not live with humans have clear communication with one another. So, why do cats meow at humans?
Learn about why cats bite and what you can do about it. With these tips, you can help your cat opt for something gentler when interacting with you.
There are many different ways to remedy cat behaviour problems, but the key is to try to understand your cat better. Read on for some training tips to help solve some cat behaviour problems.
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![Black and white kitten scratching a scratching post]()
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![Tabby kitten meowing]()
As a cat owner and lover, you've probably become accustomed to many of the hissing, yowling and growling sounds that cats can make.
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![Blue Tabby Maine Coon cat playing with water coming out of a garden sprinkler]()
The combination of cats and water is seldom a match made in heaven. Cats pretty much hate the stuff, as you might have noticed if you’ve viewed any of the hilarious viral vids circulating online.
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![Black, brown and white cat rubbing against its owner's legs]()
Cats have a reputation for being cool and distant, detached and uninterested, or even standoffish.
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![Orange cat sitting on window at night]()
With their generally cute and playful attitude, it can be easy to forget that cats are miniature versions of apex predators and are perfectly designed night hunters.
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![Orange cat laying in a box]()
Even if you spend hundreds of dollars on the latest in cat toy technology, nothing seems to compare to a simple cardboard box. You might be wondering exactly why cats like boxes so much, but to your cat, the answer is simple.
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![Grey cat licking its owner's hand]()
Having a cat can bring a lot of joy to your life. They have so much personality and seem to always be running around doing something cute or quirky.
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![Grey cat looking at the camera]()
Your cat sprays to mark his territory, an instinctive behaviour that goes back to his ancestral hunting days.
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![Orange cat laying under a blanket]()
If you've observed your cat for any length of time, you might have noticed that she spends a lot of time in kitty dreamland.
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![Light grey cat with green eyes laying on its back]()
From darting around the house to rolling in the herbaceous scent, your cat's reaction to catnip is as individual as she is. Your fluffy friend may love the stuff, or she could be indifferent to its effects.
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![Cat with long whiskers]()
Whiskers on cats, although super-cute, have quite a number of important functions. From helping your cat judge distance to assisting your kitty with seeing things close to them, whiskers are quite remarkable.
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Cat aggression can be a real problem for some pet owners. From scratching up furniture to nipping at hands, feline aggression takes many forms.
