Cat Behavior & Training

Pets can have a hard time dealing with the loss of another pet in your home. Help them cope with pet loss and grief with these tips. ...

Cats, known for being vague, show their butts to humans as a form of body language. The gesture may be more complimentary than you might think. ...

Cats may spend as much as half their time grooming and licking themselves. What leads to this behavior, and how does it help your cat? ...

Cats can be quirky, but many of them can sometimes be a little shoe obsessed. Read all about your cat's footwear fascination and how you can help. ...

Understand how cats communicate with their eyes, from arousal and trust to dominance and aggression. ...

Cats have a tendency to knock things off counters and tables. Why do they do this and what can you do to stop them? ...

Kneading is a common behavior in cats of all ages. Learn why cats "make biscuits" and what it means for you, your cat, and all your blankets. ...

Explore 22 weird cat behaviors and why they do them. Many are methods of cat communication, from winking to bunting, rolling, sneering, and kneading. ...

Bringing home a new kitten means they need to learn how to properly use a litter box. Discover how to successfully litter box train your kitten. ...

Moving with a cat? Learn out how to reduce stress before, during, and after a move. Here's how to help your cat settle into a new home. ...

Discover why cats develop litter box problems and cat behavior problems when you go on vacation and what you can do about it to help them. ...

It's frustrating and unpleasant when your cat defecates in the sink or tub, but you can stop the unwanted behavior with some of these techniques. ...

Some cats meow very loudly and not everyone enjoys it. Find out why your cat is so strident and if there's anything you can do about it. ...

Cats can have some quirky behaviors—one of them being slapping each other. Why do they do this and what can you do to stop it? ...

Cats rub their heads against prominent objects to leave scent markings as a part of scent communication. ...

If your cat is peeing outside the litter box, you naturally want to make it stop. There may be an underlying medical or behavioral issue that explains it. Here’s what to do if your cat keeps peeing outside the litter box. ...

Even if your male cat is neutered, he may continue to mount and hump cats or other objects because of health problems or behavioral issues. ...

When your cat rolls on its back, it could be telling you something. Rolling can signal the cat feels safe and might want some attention from you. ...

Can cats have OCD? Learn about obsessive-compulsive disorder in cats. Find out how to manage your cat's obsessive-compulsive behaviors. ...

When house cats try to escape, they're responding to an evolutionary urge to explore their territory. Learn the best ways to curb this behavior. ...