Do you really need to know your cat’s body language? Just like with humans, it’s important to interpret what they may be thinking. The additional problem is that with cats, they can lash out at you, scratching or biting. While we cat lovers get used to it over time, it’s best to learn how to avoid triggering this bad behavior in the first place, especially if we have young children.
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Cats bring so much joy and love to our lives, and like everything in life that we love, we want to care and protect them. But how do we protect and keep them safe when we can’t be with them all day?
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Whether you’re superstitious or not, everyone knows the one about black cats being unlucky. In fact, some studies show that the belief is so strong that it affects adoption rates (though slightly)!
However, depending on the culture, many think that black cats are actually omens of good luck (this is the camp I’m in!).
Bringing another cat home can be a stressful experience, not just for the new cat, but also for the current, resident cat(s). Given that cats are such territorial creatures, most newcomers will be met with trepidation, and a “threat until proven otherwise” viewpoint from the resident cat.
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The past few years have seen a considerable shift in the number of cat owners choosing to keep their cat indoors or contained outdoors. There are many benefits to this; contained cats generally live longer than outdoor cats that roam freely, they're unlikely to get hit by a car, injured in fights with other animals, catch infectious diseases, kill wildlife or be a nuisance to neighbours.
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Adolescence is a cat’s teenage lifestage. Thankfully, it’s a phase that most grow out of eventually. Depending on who you ask, this lifestage usually goes from about 6 months of age to 2 years. By the age of one year, a cat may look physically fully grown, but their brain is still developing at a rapid pace as they move towards a more mature adulthood.
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