Are Cats Smarter Than Dogs?

The short answer is that dogs have continually outsmarted cats in the IQ arena. However, it is difficult to discern how biased the research has been on this... More
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Why Do Cats Like Boxes and Bags?

The pet industry rakes in millions a year selling fluffy, colorful things that probably mean more to us than to our fur-kids. While they may not be pretty,... More
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Why Do Cats Headbutt?

If you think your cat bumps his head against you because he loves you, then…congratulations! He loves you! The behavior is called head-bunting or head-bumping as headbutting is... More
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Why Are Cats So Flexible?

Cats are noted for their lithe bodies and fluid, supple movements. These physical characteristics have long fascinated us lumbering humans. What is it about their anatomy that makes... More
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Why Do Cats Have Whiskers?

The hair or fur of mammals has a practical purpose but whiskers have a different mechanism. Cat whiskers are much denser than hair or fur, growing sparsely around... More
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When Do Kittens Stop Nursing?

Kittens usually begin the weaning process around 4 weeks of age, according to the general consensus. However, anywhere between the 4- to 6-week mark is acceptable. Weaning a... More
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Why Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet?

The agility and reflexes of cats have always intrigued me. I've often wondered how a cat, dropped from a certain height, can always land upright? Well, the answer... More
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Why Do Cats Sleep All the Time?

Undoubtedly, cats will spend at least half of their lives sleeping - from 12 to 16 hours a day. What makes their slumber seem like an eternity to... More
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How Long Do Cats Live?

My favorite pet growing up (besides my turtles) was my cat, Mitz. He was a grey and white tiger-striped Persian mixed with an alley cat and his front... More
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Why Do Cats Have Retractable Claws?

As if cats weren't wonderful and mystical enough, their bodies are marvelous machines of natural engineering. Their retractable claws are one tiny part of their makeup but they... More
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