05.15.12 Cats show their feelings in a number of ways, including through body language, vocalizations and their proximity to people.
Purr Byte #3: Another Reason to Purr
May 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
05.06.12 Sometimes cats who are ill or hurt will purr. It is postulated that purring releases endorphins and may aid in the healing process.
Purr Byte: Safety through Purring
April 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
04.29.12 Purring helps to keep newborn kittens safe. Since the vibrations of purrs can not be detected as readily as vocalizations, it’s harder for predators to find the nests of mum’s with their newborns.
Bits & Bytes: One Reason to Purr
April 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
04.22.12 Kittens, born blind and deaf, find their first nourishment, guided by the vibrations of their mum’s purr.
Post Byte: Scratch & Play
April 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
04.15.12 A toy that cats love combines playing and scratching. The toy has a flat, circular cardboard scratcher in the center which is surrounded by a plastic channel, open from the top which contains a ping-pong ball.
Cat Byte: Choose the Right Scratching Posts
April 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
04.08.12 When searching for perfect scratching posts for your cat, look for scratchers with solid bases that won’t fall over in the middle of a scratching session. Also, because cats love to stretch while scratching, find posts that are tall enough for the cat to have a satisfying full-length stretch.
Cat Byte: Say No to Declaw!
March 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
04.01.12 Declawing is inhumane, painful and can cause other behavior challenges. Cats can be easily trained to scratch the appropriate objects and not scratch sofas and rugs.
Communication Cat Byte: Signature Stamps
March 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
03.25.12 Cats have scent glands on the bottom of their paws. Whenever they scratch an object they are broadcasting information about themselves and marking territory.
Cat Claw Byte: Why Cats Scratch Objects
March 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
03.18.12 In addition to giving themselves manicures, cats scratch objects to mark territory, they also scratch when stressed, playing and stretching. Because scratching is a natural behavior, strategically place scratching posts and horizontal scratchers throughout your house.
Whiskers Tip Bits
March 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
03.11.12 In addition to the whiskers (vibrissae) located on each side of noses and on cheeks, cats have “whiskers” on the back of their front legs, on their chins, and eyebrows.