Why Do Kitties Knead?

Why Do Kitties Knead?

Kneading – when a cat stretches out his front legs and pushes his front paws alternately and rhythmically into a soft material such as a blanket, his bed, a pillow or your lap – is not a learned behavior but rather completely instinctual. Shortly after birth kittens...
What Kitty Doesn’t Love a Box?

What Kitty Doesn’t Love a Box?

Enrichment…the act of improving or enhancing the quality of something. That’s what animal behavior experts (and our own common sense) tell us is good for our feline companions. Enrichment activities are basically ways to make kitty happy and her life more interesting...
What Are Pheromones?

What Are Pheromones?

A kitty who rubs its face against walls or furniture or rubs cheeks with its human is a familiar sight to many cat owners. While we may think this is a sign of affection or just one of those funny things cats do, it is much more complex than that. When kitty rubs...