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Why does my cat spray or mark indoors?
Spraying is not the same problem as missing the litter tray, and it needs a different fix. Here is how to tell the two apart, what actually drives spraying, and what genuinely stops it.
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Behaviour advice for cats, written from real experience.
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Why does my cat jump on the counter?
Shouting "no" and lifting your cat down rarely works for long, because counters give a cat exactly what it is looking for. Here is why cats climb up there, and what actually gets them to stop.
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Why does my cat bring me dead animals?
A mouse on the pillow is not revenge and it is not really a gift either. Here is what your cat is actually doing when it brings you prey, why some cats never stop, and the handful of things that genuinely cut it down.
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Why does my cat stare at me?
The unblinking stare from across the room is one of the most misread things cats do. Here is what your cat is actually saying, why the slow blink matters, and when staring is worth paying attention to.
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Why does my cat knead me?
The rhythmic paw-pressing owners call making biscuits is one of the sweetest things cats do, and one of the most asked about. Here is what kneading means, why the claws come out, and when it changes.
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Signs of a stressed cat
Cats hide stress well, so it often shows up as changes in behaviour rather than obvious distress. Here is how to spot a stressed cat and what tends to cause it.
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How to introduce a new cat to your home
Rushing introductions is how cat households go wrong. Here is the slow, scent-first method that gives two cats the best chance of getting along.
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Why does my cat bite me?
Cats bite for reasons that make sense once you know them, from overstimulation to play. Here is how to read the warning signs and stop the biting kindly.
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Why does my cat wake me up at night
The five a.m. wake-up call is one of the most common cat complaints, and one of the most fixable. Here is why your cat does it, and how to get your nights back.
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Why is my cat meowing so much?
Cats meow mainly to talk to us, and a sudden increase can signal a real problem. Here is what all that meowing means, and when it is a reason to see the vet.
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Why your cat won't use the litter tray
A cat that suddenly toilets outside the box is not being spiteful. Here is what is really going on, from the tray itself to a hidden health problem, and how to fix it.