Cats have a wealth of wisdom and intelligence. You can often compare a cat to a human, and you see a close parallel in what each species does, why they do it, and their behaviors. Male cats love other male cats differently than a male human loves another male human, yet they are much the …
I have been in cat rescue and cat care for over 30 years. I have no degree in the cat arena. All I can offer you is my thoughts, experience, and common sense when living with cats and their many behaviors over so many years. And yes, people have referred to me as “The Crazy …
It’s natural for cats to groom themselves, including licking their tail. However, some cats seem to groom themselves excessively, which is known as overgrooming. Overgrooming can be caused by a behavioral issue or a medical one. If your cat is licking their tail excessively, you’ll need to determine the cause. Then you can move towards finding …
I had a few cats who enjoyed licking other cats and humans. I had other cats who were not lickers except when it came time to bathe themselves and groom their fur. Over the last several years, 30 years to be exact. I have rescued cats. I never had any cats in my home that …
Cats do not have the same sense of propriety that people do. They perform the necessary grooming anywhere and in front of anyone, often to their owners’ dismay. You’ve probably seen your cat licking their butt, and wondered why they do so. There’s actually an interesting explanation for this embarrassing behavior. Why do cats lick …
Bringing a new kitten into the house can be a blessing and a curse. Some cats instantly love a new kitten, while others can take some time to adapt. Your older cat licking the new addition is a positive sign. It shows that they care for the new kitten. Why does my cat lick my …
If your cat has been licking your other cat a lot, this post will show you likely reasons why and what to do about it. So, why does my cat lick my other cat? The most likely reason why your cat licks your other cat is that your cat is grooming your other cat, naturally, …
If your cat has been licking the floor a lot, this post will show you likely reasons why and what you can do about them. So, why does my cat lick the floor? It is likely that your cat licks the floor because it likes the taste of the floor and the feeling on its …
If your cat has been licking the couch a lot, this post will show you likely reasons why and what you can do about them. So, why does my cat lick the couch? The most likely reason why your cat licks the couch is that it likes the taste and feel on its tongue. Other …
This post will show you a number of possible reasons why your cat licks you when you scratch it and what you can do about them. So, why does my cat lick me when I scratch it? Likely reasons why your cat licks you when you scratch it are that it is showing you affection, …