Understand Your Cat

Understand Your Cat, One Purr at a Time

Why does your cat knead like a baker or sprint through the house at 3 a.m.?
In this section, I break down real cat behavior, health, and communication — based on science, experience, and a touch of everyday cat chaos.

From litter box habits to enrichment ideas and emotional signals, this is your guide to understanding your cat and living more peacefully together.

White cat with black markings looking up with green eyes, photographed for SOS Cat rescue.

Why My Cat Tried to Bury Dinner (And Why Yours Might Too)

When your cat paws at the floor like they’re trying to bury a crime scene, they’re not being dramatic - they’re warning you. Inspired by Cindy’s accidental dog-food disaster (yes, it happened to me too!), this story reveals the surprising instinct behind “burying” food and what your cat is trying to tell you about safety, scent, and nutrition.

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Why Cats Knock Things Over: Science, Fun, and Why None of Mine Ever Did

Why Cats Knock Things Over: Science, Fun, and Why None of Mine Ever Did

Ever wonder why cats knock things over? Science says it’s hunting instincts, curiosity, and cause-and-effect learning. But here’s my twist: in decades with my own cats and countless fosters, not one ever smashed a vase. This article explores the meme, the science, and why some cats skip the chaos entirely.

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Kitten Litter Box Training: When Do Kittens Start Using the Litter Box?

Don’t Be That Human: The Ultimate Cat Litter Box Guide

From vertical peeing to picky kittens and smelly surprises, I’ve dealt with it all. In this no-fluff litter box guide, I share my best tips for litter box success - including which ones work, how to keep your home odor-free, and why I wipe down sticky spots twice daily with my DIY citrus-vinegar mix. Don’t be that human.

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Playing or Fighting? Can Dogs and Cats Play Together?

Playing or Fighting? Can Dogs and Cats Play Together?

Living with both a cat and a dog? It can feel like refereeing a furry sitcom. This guide helps you decode their behavior, introduces safe play tips, and shows how to foster true feline-canine friendship. From first introductions to shared toys, discover how to tell if dogs and cats are really playing - or planning a friendly ambush.

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Top 10 Questions New Cat Owners Ask (Answered by a Real Cat Lover!)

Top 10 Questions New Cat Owners Ask (Answered by a Real Cat Lover!)

New to the world of cats? Welcome! Here are the top 10 most common questions new cat owners ask - answered with love, experience, and real stories featuring Tito, Myratz, and Pierre. From kneading and purring to meowing and munching grass, get ready to decode your cat's adorable mysteries!

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