Is It Cruel to Play Cat Sounds to a Cat? (why they react)

calico kitten lying on white bed

Cats are social animals, and they have evolved to pay attention to the sounds of other cats. Consider the impact on your cat’s well-being before playing any cat sounds. Why? This article explores why many cats react to cat sounds, whether they enjoy it, what they typically find comforting, and what they are frightened of. … Read more

Male Cat Adoption of Kittens: Will They Take Care of Them?

orange cat lying with male kittens

Some cats have a strong instinct to protect and care for their young, regardless of their parenting experience or biological relationship with the kittens. Male cats would sometimes show this nurturing side. This article explores how males behave around kittens, whether they can care for them, and whether there are any dangers to watch out … Read more

Why Your Cat Might Chirp Like a Goat: Explained!

brown orange cat meowing at the owner

Is your cat watching through the windows and making chirping noises? There’s a simple answer to why your cat may sound like a goat or a sheep. In this piece, we’ll examine why cats chatter and make strange noises and what you can do about it. Why Does My Cat Sound Like a Goat/Sheep? Cats … Read more

Mother Cat Acting Rough? Reasons & Remedies Explained

mother cat snuggling her kitten

When mother cats reach a certain age, they grow intolerant of their babies. It’s an instinct that drives the kittens to explore on their own. Sometimes the mother cat becomes agitated because she no longer knows the kitten’s scent. There may be some stress issues that need to be addressed as well Why Would Mother … Read more

Can You Train a Cat to Attack and Protect You?

gray white cat to protect, guard and attack

Cats may attack and defend only when they believe it is required to protect themselves or their territory. What about training a cat to protect you and attack others? While cats instinctively protect their territory and loved ones, it’s not in their nature to attack on command. They react more to perceived threats than direct … Read more

The Peculiar Reason Cats Are Obsessed With Armpits

brown cat likes to smell armpit

Cats use fragrance to recognize and share scents with their closest companions. You’ll often see them lick their owners’ armpits, bury their noses in them, and wonder why. Cats use their scent glands to identify unique aromatic IDs, similar to how we recognize faces. Sweaty clothes and armpits are enticing because of the strong human … Read more

Why Do Cats Shake Their Heads When Playing or Pouncing?

brown cat lying on bed playing

House cats have all kinds of weird twitches and movements, which sometimes makes us wonder why they do it. Here’s why: When cats play, they actually train to hunt their prey. They move their heads to perform a last check to confirm they have accurately homed in on their goal and are likely to get … Read more