Cat College

Ah, yes, we can come up with an assortment of human behaviors that will number in the list of things we do that cats hate. In my research, I’ve found that list to be pretty long, but for this post, will limit it to just twelve items. Perhaps you have already discovered other behaviors that … Read more

Have you ever asked, “What are cat zoomies?” Do you wonder why your cat races around the house in a furious burst of energy, with no apparent reason? These short bits of hyperactivity are known as the “zoomies,” but they also have a fancy scientific name: Frenetic Random Activity Periods, or FRAP for short. Most … Read more

Yes, your cat can be of great help to you. Yes, there are health benefits from owning a cat. In this post, learn how cats improve mental health. Be glad you have one of those furry felines because he/she can help keep you healthy. The cat has several ways in which he/she can be beneficial … Read more

As with humans, our feline friends also have five senses. In the last three posts, you’ve learned about the cat’s senses of vision, hearing, and smell. Now let’s discuss taste and touch, the last of the five senses of the cat. Sense Of Taste First, let’s look at the sense of taste. Some cats have … Read more

The cat has a sense of smell that is far more sensitive than ours. Let’s compare: First, the inside lining of their noses, which goes by the title of the olfactory epithelium, is believed to be 20 centimeters squared. In our own noses, this inside lining is only approximately four centimeters squared. The Most Important … Read more

The cat evolved as a hunting animal. In the last post on this site, we learned how his vision has developed to allow him the ability to see well at dawn and dusk. Being crepuscular, the cat becomes most active during those times. Does his hearing help him also? How well do cats hear? Construction … Read more

Have you ever wondered what your cat sees when he looks at things through those beautiful cat eyes? How do cats see the world? Let’s learn about their vision. Vision Development Based On Instinctual Needs Think first about your cat’s vision as developed to accommodate his instincts. A cat is crepuscular, which means that kitty … Read more

Cats need to play, especially if they must stay indoors. Playing with your cat will keep kitty boredom away, and can provide mental stimulus for kitty. So, make sure you learn how to entertain your cat. Why do cats need to play? In the wild, your docile animal would become a predator in order to … Read more

Too bad cats can’t talk. It would make caring for them so much easier if we could explain what is happening to this little alien creature who shares our home. If you need to move or if you want to take kitty on a vacation with you, perhaps you could use some tips for traveling … Read more