Tag Archives: explaining cat behavior

Why Do Cats Do That?

Posted on March 27, 2017 by curiouscat

Fun look at the evolutionary pressures that explain some of the behaviors your cat engages in. While those behaviors can see odd inside your house there are often reasonable explanations for why the instinct driving such behaviors evolved in cats. … Continue reading →

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The History of Domestic Cats

Posted on October 22, 2016 by cat-care

An informative video from the good series, SciShow: It discusses several points I have read previously, such as: Origins of the Domestic Cat the progenitors of today’s cats split from their wild counterparts more than 100,000 years ago – much … Continue reading →

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Puzzle Feeders for Cats

Posted on May 18, 2015 by cat-care

Cats evolved to hunt for food. And given how many birds, chipmunks, bunnies, mice etc. outdoor cats catch (and sometimes bring back home) they haven’t lost those instincts. They also sometimes stalk us, thankfully that usually doesn’t result in any … Continue reading →

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Music Specifically Composed for Cats

Posted on March 11, 2015 by cat-care

Cats like music. But, like people, they want music composed for them, not some other species. You may purchase music for your cats (from the company that made the samples included here). Our music is based on feline vocal communication … Continue reading →

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Why Do Cats Love Boxes?

Posted on February 8, 2015 by curiouscat

On of YouTube’s most important functions is to illustrate how much cats like boxes. But why do cats love to sit in boxes? What’s Up With That: Why Do Cats Love Boxes So Much? Like many other really weird things … Continue reading →

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Why Do Cats Knead Us?

Posted on April 14, 2014 by cat-care

This webcast provides an explanation of why cats knead us. Related: Teaching a Kitten How to Play Nice with People – Learn more about feeding your cat – Getting Your Kitten Started Toward Good Behavior

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