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🐱 Fun Feline Fact 🐱 Help! I can’t keep my cat off the counter top! SOLUTION Place a few strips of double-sided tape on the counter top. Cats do not like the sticky feeling on their paws and they will jump off right after they feel it. Place lemon or orange peels on the counter top…
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Play 😼Behaviors of a Cat 🐱 In the cat world, there are two main ways to play: play-hunting (with small objects and prey) and social play (with cat friends).
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Conflicted or Stressed 🙀Behaviors of a Cat 🐱 When your cat is feeling uneasy, unsure about what to do, or dealing with stress, you might notice these behaviors. Look Away, Head Turn Often misinterpreted as being aloof or antisocial. Visual Signs Avoids eye contact or turns head away from source of stress. Head may also dip…
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Friendly Behaviors 😀 of a Cat 🐱 Here are some common signs that your cat is feeling sociable or wants to be close to you or another cat or person. Happy Hello! With another cat of human. Visual Signs Approaching with a vertical soft tail Relaxed face and body No tension in movements What Your…
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The Posture of a Cat 🐱 Examples that involve a cat’s whole body movements. Unsure Cats can express uncertainty in both a standing or a seated posture. Visual Signs Stops moving Head is below shoulder height. Slightly crouching; Limbs tucked in. What Your Cat May Be Feeling Unsure Cautious “Approach or retreat?” “This is different.”…
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The Posture of a Cat 🐱 Examples that involve a cat’s whole body movements. Relaxed and Content A relaxed cat’s body appears soft and flexible and moves languidly. Visual Signs No tension in the face and body. Fluid movements; not twitchy or jerky. Weight is balanced. What Your Cat May Be Feeling Relaxed; Content “All…
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Fun feline facts for cat sitters, cat parents, or animals lovers alike!
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The Tail of a Cat 🐱 Cats rely on their tail for balance when moving around and climbing, but the tail positions and movements communicate mood as well. Relaxed Tail Visual Signs Slightly curled (not stiff or tense) Relaxed high, low, or lower *Note: Every individual cat will carry his or her tail in a slightly…
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The Whiskers 🐱of a Cat A cat’s whiskers may be hard for us to see, but they have many functions. Relaxed Mouth Whiskers For most cats, relaxed whiskers spread out to each side and are a bit droopy. The structure of these whiskers varies by the breed of the cat. The follicles of a cat’s…
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The Eyes 👀 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…
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