Cat Communication

How proficient are you at reading your cat’s facial expressions? If you can excel at this skill, you will add a great deal to your ability to communicate with your four-legged friend effectively. Grasping these facial clues can deepen your connection with your cat and enhance daily interactions. It is believed that the large number … Read more

A recent Wall Street Journal article discusses two new books on the cat and human connection. These books delve into the enigmatic relationship between us and our furry feline friends. How and why did this connection evolve? How does science explain this phenomenon? Beginning in ancient times, this relationship became a naturally occurring process. It … Read more

Cats have received bad press for a long time. Many people still do not realize that a cat proves to be quite a sociable animal. Though dogs still hold a narrow lead in the United States for most popular pet, cats have grown in popularity. Perhaps one of the reasons involves the increasing number of … Read more

Cats show affection in different ways than humans. It will help you to learn their own unique signals which indicate trust and fondness. Observe your cat and look at the hints below. These may tell you what to watch for from your cat and can give suggestions on returning kitty affection. Defining Unconditional Love First … Read more

This post, “A Tale Of Tails,” appears in response to a request from a commenter, who wanted more information on the cat’s tail. In September of 2020 I wrote an informational piece about the cat’s tail, which will give you some detailed information. Click the blue link above for access. Though the cat does not … Read more

What is the importance of cat cognition? A cat’s senses become essential to survival from very early in their lives. Cats detect stimuli through sight, hearing, scent, and smell, and by the presence of an array of whiskers. These stimuli prove essential for a young kitten and continue to provide vital information that allows the … Read more

Can cats understand human language? It would prove beneficial if they truly could, but then, how well do you understand your cat’s language? Here we are, two species who try to communicate without really being able to translate all the messages we pass to each other. Though your cat knows when you are talking to … Read more

Just recently, I wrote a post about understanding cats’ body language, and now will explore the subject a bit more. My friend, Carole Baker, sent me an article published in The Guardian and written by Lili Chin. She has written a book called Kitty Language: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding Your Cat. This post will … Read more

If you have shared your home with a cat for some time, you have undoubtedly figured out the meanings of some cat behaviors. The purpose of this post is to help you decode a few of those behaviors, in case you are still in the dark. Therefore, we will call this endeavor Cat Behavior 101. … Read more