Bonding & caring cat articles & information

As much as we love our cats, an all too common but infuriating behaviour of cats is scratching the furniture.

While cats are often thought to be independent and indifferent, there is huge variation between cat breeds

Cats express their emotions through various behaviours.

Cats are independent creatures but most enjoy companionship and a cuddle, on their terms! However, every now and then an affectionate interaction might be interrupted by a sudden bite.

Our cats are always talking to us. The various meows, purrs, chirps, and other cat noises may not seem especially meaningful at first.

Cats meow for all sorts of reasons, but primarily they will meow to get their human’s attention, to communicate with you, or simply to say hello.

Picture the scene: your beloved fur baby is having some quality time with you, and after some serious purring they suddenly start to pummel your lap - or the nearest cushion, bed or blanket - incessantly.

Cat parents will likely agree that there is no greater affirmation of your cat’s love than when a cat sits on your lap. Although it may have you planted on the sofa for longer than you had intended, which can be annoying if you have things to do, if a cat sits in your lap, it can make you feel like the special chosen one. This is because cats like to sit on the laps of their favourite person since they want to stay close and spend quality time together. This can be a great bonding experience for you and your cat.

Cats poking their tongues out is arguably one of the cutest sights for cat parents to witness; it’s innocent, playful, and adorable.

Cats have many instinctive behaviours that we adore, but a common behaviour that may not be fun for cat parents is a cat scratching on the door.

Cats are intrinsically cosy, and with their soft coats, vibrating purrs, and radiating warmth, some cat parents may welcome their cat to sleep on their bed.

Cats are excellent communicators and use their body language and verbal cues to let their humans know what they want.

As a cat parent or enthusiast, you have probably seen the classic stance of an arched cat. Sometimes, cats arching their back is a sign of aggression, due to their instinctive nature to make themselves appear bigger in order to defend themselves and their territory against any potential threats.

Cat parents will likely think that there is nothing cuter than seeing a cat yawn - somehow, cats can even make the simple act of yawning look graceful. While appreciating your cat’s yawn, you may wonder why do cats actually yawn?

Proven to reduce stress in humans, the sound of a cat purring can be music to the ears of cat owners. The sound itself is created from the contraction and expansion of a cat’s larynx (voice box), causing the air to vibrate as your cat breathes and resulting in a purr.

As natural yogis, cats are always stretching so much throughout the day. Stretching is a natural, important and pleasurable activity for cats, and it contributes to their overall physical and mental well-being.

As a cat parent, you probably have firsthand experience of your cat’s natural independent spirit. Sometimes your cat may feel loving towards you, and other times they may not want to know you at all!

If you’re a cat parent, you may have noticed some strange behaviours from time to time - and one of these may have been your cat winking!

Cat scratching is a natural and instinctive behaviour; it’s how they look after their claws, express their emotions and mark their scent. While we want our cats to lead their authentic lives, it can be frustrating when your cat is scratching your expensive carpet.

There’s no doubt that moving house with cats adds an extra dimension to an already stressful situation, for both owners and felines.

Cats are naturally inquisitive creatures, keen to know what’s through an open window or hiding in a patch of jungle-like wasteland.

It’s normal for cats to lick their owners.

If you have a new feline in your life or just want to have a closer bond with your cat and for them to like you, you may be asking ‘why is my cat so aloof?’ Well, don’t be put off. 

Along with meowing, trilling and chirping, cats purr as a way of expressing themselves.

Whether you are a beginner with a new kitten or bringing an older cat into your home, we can answer all your questions on how to care for a cat.

If you find that your cat follows you from room to room, this is a sign that they consider you a special companion to them.

A cat’s tail position is a feline mood barometer and it’s a useful indicator for owners to judge whether their cat wants interaction, is feeling unhappy and wants to be left alone, or is even in pain.

Just like we love to play games with our cats, they also like to play with us.

No two kittens grow the same way, but they all follow common kitten development stages, a path starting with eyes shut and ears still closed, and ending with confident leaps onto your kitchen counter, sofas, and curtains. 

Weaning kittens is that short stretch in a kitten’s life when they shift from their mother’s milk to a whole new way of eating.

The age-old debate of whether male or female cats are more affectionate and which gender makes a more cuddly companion has long intrigued cat lovers.