Sue Murray 
What is kneading? If you’ve been around cats for a while, you’ve seen a kitty alternately pressing and lifting their front paws in perfect rhythm as if they’re doing some sort of ritualistic dance. Some people call it ‘making biscuits,’ and perhaps our felines know something we don’t. Bakers know that you can’t make a … Read more
According to cognitive psychology, your short-term memory is about 30 seconds. Most research studies involving cats indicate that their short-term memory is about 16 hours. Perhaps your cat knows where you left your glasses! But how good is cats’ long-term memory, and, specifically, how long do cats remember their previous owners, litter mates, or other … Read more
No matter how careful you are, even indoor cats will end up outside at some point. Is it safe for them to be outside? Many cat owners are concerned about the dangers of letting their cat sleep outside, but many cats do so unharmed every night. Cats are intelligent and resourceful creatures, and their natural … Read more
We are all taught that siblings shouldn’t breed, whether we believe it to be a moral issue or a purely scientific one. When it boils down to it, there are some issues that can crop up when siblings mate and produce kittens. To help us understand why sibling cats mate together, why they shouldn’t, and … Read more
The package you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived! You rip it open, seize the contents, and toss the box aside. Before that cardboard even hits the floor, your cat is already rolling around in it. What is it with cats and boxes? First off, cats love enclosed spaces, and cardboard can keep them warm. … Read more
There are many frustrating things that can crop up on us as cat owners, and urination outside the litter box is chief among them. Even so, being peed on by your cat isn’t normal and should be considered cause for concern. Like being peed on by an infant, being peed on by a cat is … Read more
Cats are notorious for keeping us up at night, but are they really running about the house staying up while you sleep? Probably not. Contrary to popular belief, your cat is probably sleeping most of the time that you are. Cats are crepuscular, meaning that they are most active at dawn and dusk. Of course, … Read more
Cats kneading and biting blankets and other soft materials is so common that there are many memes based on the behavior. While we all laugh at our cats’ quirks, one can’t help but wonder why cats knead and bit blankets that way. Is it really safe for them to bite blankets? The American Animal Hospital … Read more
Has your cat run away from home? Whether this is the first time your indoor cat has run away, your indoor/outdoor cat has been gone longer than usual, or your cat has developed a new habit of bolting out the door at every opportunity, you can’t help but worry about what might happen to them … Read more
Some of the most common questions we get are related to cats biting gently while purring. If your cat has recently developed this behavior, you might have questions about why it happens and how to stop it. In this article, we are setting out to answer top questions from cat owners like: Is it bad … Read more