Category: Cat Behavior

  • Happy Caturday 🐱

    Happy Caturday 🐱

    The Eyes πŸ‘€ of a Cat 🐱 Cats are always watching and learning about their environment and looking at our reactions to things. Pupil Sizes Since cats do not see well in brightness or total darkness, their pupils change according to the lighting conditions. A cat’s normal (or neutral) pupil size may vary according to…

  • Happy Caturday 🐱

    Happy Caturday 🐱

    The Eyes πŸ‘€ of a Cat 🐱 Cats are always watching and learning about their environment and looking at our reactions to things. One type of cats’ eyes that I’ll share today is a playful, hunting stare. This type of stare is usually followed by an ambush move or pounce. Visual Signs Intense wide-eyed stare…

  • Happy Caturday 🐱

    Tonight is Seattle Humane Society‘s biggest annual fundraiser, Tuxes & Tails Gala. As an active volunteer in their Cat Care Enrichment (CCE) program, today I am honoring this region leading organization in animal adoption, education and welfare with a short Happy Caturday post. * The Eyes πŸ‘€ of a Cat 🐱 Cats are always watching…

  • Happy Caturday 🐱

    Happy Caturday 🐱

    πŸ‘‚πŸ»Ears πŸ‘‚πŸ» Cats have excellent hearing, and their ears can be one of the most expressive areas of their face.Β  Fun Fact: Each ear has 32 muscles for movement in all directions! Forward-Facing Ears This is a relaxed position for most cats. Visual Signs Forward-facing ear openings Ear tips point upward, angled slightly to each…

  • Happy Caturday 🐱

    The Sounds πŸ‘‚πŸ»of a Cat 🐱 Domestic cats can make more than 100 different sounds! Here are some common sounds. Purring Audible Signs A closed-mouth sound, similar to a rhythmic rumble. What Your Cat May Be Feeling or Doing:Β  Content Happy to be in a warm and familiar environment or situation Requesting something (often with…