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Caitlin Dempsey

A lifelong cat owner, Caitlin currently has three rescue cats: an orange tabby, a gray tabby, and a black cat. An avid researcher of feline topics, Caitlin holds both a master's in Geography from UCLA and a Master of Library and Information Science.

Why Do Some Cats Love the Bathroom So Much?

January 21, 2025 by Caitlin Dempsey
A black cat sitting inside the white porcelain sink.

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

Categories Cat Trivia

Tracking Cats to Better Understand Them

January 18, 2025December 29, 2024 by Caitlin Dempsey
A tabby cat sitting on a wooden fence.

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

Categories Cat Trivia

Why Do Cats Have Thin Fur Above Their Eyes?

November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 by Caitlin Dempsey
The head of a black cat with green eyes lying on a medium dark wooden table.

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.

Categories Cat Care Tags cat fur

Why Do Cats Love Heights?

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024 by Caitlin Dempsey
A gray tabby sleeping on top of a tall medium brown wooden cabinet.

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

Categories Cat Care

Understanding the Unique Tail Traits of Manx Cats

November 12, 2024October 22, 2024 by Caitlin Dempsey
Drawing of a Manx Cat. From "Great Britain for Little Britons. A book for children, etc" by Eleanor Bulley, 1881.

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

Categories Cat Trivia Tags cat breeds

Communicating with a Deaf Cat

September 7, 2024September 7, 2024 by Caitlin Dempsey
An orange tabby cat with a damaged right ear sitting in a window with a dark wooden frame.

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

Categories Cat Care Tags cat communication

What Foods are Safe for Cats to Eat?

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 by Caitlin Dempsey
An orange tabby cat eating from a white plate.

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

Categories Cat Care

Understanding harlequin cats: A guide to their distinctive coat pattern

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024 by Caitlin Dempsey
Bicolor harlequin Scottish highland kitten with white on gray background.

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

Categories Cat Trivia Tags sia

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

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024 by Caitlin Dempsey
A torbie sits inside a small gray colored cat shelter.

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

Categories Cat Trivia Tags cat fur, fur patterns

The Tradition of Library Cats

August 26, 2024August 23, 2024 by Caitlin Dempsey
Cat sitting on a bookshelf

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

Categories Cat Trivia

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

August 22, 2024 by Caitlin Dempsey
Screenshot from a YouTube short where multiple people point fingers at an orange tabby sitting in a black tub.

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

Categories Cat Trivia
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