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How Does My Cat Really View Me?

July 31st, 2007 · 1 Comment

When a kitten is first separated from its litter mother and siblings, plus any associated humans, there is much for it to adapt to and learn about. The owner is sniffed as they undertake the human stroking and petting ritual, in order to ascertain who that person is. The human scents that the cat smells […]

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Why Does My Cat Bring Prey It Has Killed To Me?

July 25th, 2007 · No Comments

Once kittens are on solid food, the litter mother will carry prey back to them onĀ a daily basis throughout her care period. In the absence of a litter to feed, a cat with a hunting personality will use this instinctive behaviour to bring home prey that it rarely needs for itself. Healthy feeding cats have […]

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Why Does My Cat Like To Hide In High Places?

July 21st, 2007 · No Comments

Cats in nature have learned the advantages of an elevated position over millions of years. It is ideal for surveying for ground-based and flighted prey, and also offers a place of safety from large terrestrial predators.
When house cats are under competitive pressure from others or perceive that there are dangers within their territory, they will […]

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Why Do My Cats Fight Each Other?

July 12th, 2007 · 2 Comments

Cats are solitary predators. Domesticated cats can adapt to extended socialization, but those that are content to do so will usually have been kept together as kittens. There are situations when artificial feral groups come together due to scarcity of food or lack of ownership. Kittens brought up together may show mutual socialization and are […]

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