If you already enjoy the company of a pussycat at home, the idea of taking in a companion for him is probably running through your head. However, you have to take into account what their temperament is and if you have space, time and financial resources to provide them with the care they demand. If you …
There is no doubt that the communicative code of felines is much richer than most people think. In fact, the more we know about the psychology of cats, the more they surprise us. In this post we are going to outline what are the signs that a cat is not happy. It can be due to a …
Those of us who live with cats are aware of the richness of their language. In fact, they are more subtle than dogs in their communications with those they appreciate. Not only do they express themselves through meows or purring, they also express themselves when they rub against you and with the position in which they place …
Do you know that experts in feline ethology have identified more than 100 sounds of cats? These beautiful animals treasure a vast catalog of sounds to express their well-being, their gratitude, their affection, their nervousness in the face of a possible threat or to prepare for intercourse or for a fight, among other situations. The meow …
That the behavior of cats does not have much to do with that of dogs is not news to anyone. However, who would you say has a better memory? If you have ever lived with a feline, you will know their ability to learn and remember what interests them. But to what extent do cats have a good …
It is more than likely that if you are reading these lines you feel true love towards cats. But you may not know that ailurophilia is the word that designates this feeling of affection and admiration. The love of cats is not strange. They are beautiful and intelligent animals that have also accepted our company. But it must …
Ailurophilia, that’s what the love for cats is called Read More »
Have you just welcomed a cat into your home and are you looking for a name for it? The cultural heritage that we have in the hands of the hundreds of films, books, television series and cartoons may well serve you for this purpose. Of course, try to give it a worthy name, that does not have …
Ethologists agree on the convenience of taking in several cats in the same home, since they can keep each other company and entertain themselves when you are not at home. However, who they get along depends on several factors. The situation differs if it is two young kittens or two adults, especially if one of them arrives …
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Do you come home and your cat does not stop following you everywhere? As curious as it may be, it is a behavior that, in general, denotes closeness and affection. However, there are situations in which a physical or mental illness may be reducing the quality of life of your pet. To determine it, you should attend …
No one is surprised to see a cat grooming itself, since daily grooming is an essential part of its routine. So much so that it is estimated that kittens spend between 30 and 50% of the day engaged in the hygiene of their body. They lick one paw to get it wet, they wipe their faces, then …