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A black cat sitting inside the white porcelain sink.

Why Do Some Cats Love the Bathroom So Much?

Caitlin Dempsey

Why does your cat love joining you in the bathroom? From curiosity to affection, here are theories behind this feline behavior.

A tabby cat sitting on a wooden fence.

Tracking Cats to Better Understand Them

Caitlin Dempsey

Bio-loggers and AI are unlocking insights into cat behavior, helping us understand their routines, health, and complex activities like grooming and jumping.

The head of a black cat with green eyes lying on a medium dark wooden table.

Why Do Cats Have Thin Fur Above Their Eyes?

Caitlin Dempsey

Facial alopecia is normal fur thinning between a cat's eyes and ears. Common in adults, it's harmless but more noticeable in shorthaired cats.

A gray tabby sleeping on top of a tall medium brown wooden cabinet.

Why Do Cats Love Heights?

Caitlin Dempsey

Cats naturally seek out spots that are higher up for observation and safety.

Drawing of a Manx Cat. From "Great Britain for Little Britons. A book for children, etc" by Eleanor Bulley, 1881.

Understanding the Unique Tail Traits of Manx Cats

Caitlin Dempsey

One of the most distinguishing characteristics of a Manx cat is the absence of a tail, which is caused by a genetic mutation.

An orange tabby cat with a damaged right ear sitting in a window with a dark wooden frame.

Communicating with a Deaf Cat

Caitlin Dempsey

Hand gestures, sign language, and flashlights are some of the strategies you can use to communicate with your deaf cat.

An orange tabby cat eating from a white plate.

What Foods are Safe for Cats to Eat?

Caitlin Dempsey

Small amounts of certain non-meat foods can be a healthy addition to a cat's mostly meat-based diet.

Bicolor harlequin Scottish highland kitten with white on gray background.

Understanding harlequin cats: A guide to their distinctive coat pattern

Caitlin Dempsey

A harlequin cat has a bicolor, or piebald, coat pattern, characterized by a mostly white body with distinct, well-separated patches of color.

A torbie sits inside a small gray colored cat shelter.

Understanding torbie cats: A closer look at their unique traits and personality

Caitlin Dempsey

Torbie cats are a mix of two different cat fur patterns: tortoiseshell and tabby.

Cat sitting on a bookshelf

The Tradition of Library Cats

Caitlin Dempsey

Cats have been a cherished presence in libraries and bookstores around the world, a tradition that traces back to Ancient Egypt.

Screenshot from a YouTube short where multiple people point fingers at an orange tabby sitting in a black tub.

Why Cats Don’t Like it When You Point at Them

Caitlin Dempsey

Cats often see pointing as a threat, which can make them feel uncomfortable or defensive.

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