Caitlin Dempsey, Author at Cat Explore

Things to Know About Orange Tabbies

August 27, 2023July 17, 2023 by Caitlin Dempsey

An orange tabby cat sitting in a sitting window. A gray curtain is to the left of the cat and there are stickers on the window to the right of the cat. The weather outside is sunny and the sky is blue.

Orange tabby cats are identified by their orange or reddish coat of fur. They are also known as ginger cats or marmalade cats.

How to Get Your Cat to Drink More Water

January 21, 2025July 13, 2023 by Caitlin Dempsey

Cats can be finicky about where and how they drink water.

House Plants and Flowers to Avoid if You Have Cats

July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 by Caitlin Dempsey

A black cat smelling a bouquet of red and pink colored flowers.

Here are some plants and flowers to avoid having in your home if you have cats.

How Do Bobcats Climb Cactus?

January 18, 2025July 10, 2023 by Caitlin Dempsey

Bobcats are adept climbers of Saguaro cacti.

Can Cats Eat Green Beans?

January 18, 2025July 9, 2023 by Caitlin Dempsey

Orange tabby cat eating green beans from a white plate.

Cats are carnivores but a few carefully selected vegetables are a great way to provide them with some tasty treats.

How to Read Your Cat’s Face

June 24, 2023 by Caitlin Dempsey

A closeup of a senior cat with long gray hair staring off camera.

The position and movements of a cat’s ears and the dilation and focus of their eyes can tell you how they are feeling.

Which Cats Can Descend Trees Head First?

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by Caitlin Dempsey

Drawing of a margay cat. From: Pets for Pleasure and Profit, Alpheus Hyatt Verrill, 1915

Only three species of wild cats have the unique ability to rotate their hind ankles 180 degrees. This adaptation helps cats walk down trees head first.

Why Do Cats Love Boxes?

September 19, 2023June 16, 2023 by Caitlin Dempsey

There are many reasons why cats love cardboard boxes.

Zoosemiotics of Cats

June 10, 2023June 10, 2023 by Caitlin Dempsey

A black cat and grey tabby lying next to each other.

Zoosemiotics of cats is the study and interpretation of the vocal, body, olfactory, tactile, and visual cues that cats use to communicate their emotions and needs.