Common Cat Behaviors

When there are so many other convenient places, why is my work laptop the cat nap location of choice? Or, why does my cat ignore me when all I've asked for in life is a floof to love? If you find yourself asking these and other questions about the weird things cats do, you're in luck! Read all about common cat behaviors and what they mean.
sad cat with big eyes looking at camera
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photo of a cat with the zoomies running with a Feline Fine logo in the corner
Cat Zoomies: Why Your Kitty Frantically Runs Around the House
cat chattering at the window
Cat Chattering: Here's Why Your Cat Chirps at the Window
cat following owner everywhere stading on the side of the bathtub with what the fluff logo
Why Does My Cat Follow Me Everywhere (Including the Bathroom)?
tabby biting hand; why does my cat suddenly bite me? with feline fine logo
Ouch! Why Does My Cat Suddenly Bite Me?
bengal cat asleep in cat perch
Why Do Cats Sleep So Much? 8 Top Reasons
cat chewing plastic
Why Do Cats Eat Plastic?
kitten in litter box; where to put a litter box
Where Should You Put Your Cat's Litter Box? The Best (and Worst) Spots
ginger cat putting his butt in owner's face with what the fluff logo
Why Do Cats Put Their Butt in Your Face? We Got to The Bottom of This Strange Behavior
cat happily wagging his tail at his human with Feline Fine logo
Why Do Cats Wag Their Tails? Here's What Your Feline Is Trying to Tell You
white cat sitting in the dark with the Feline Fine logo
Can Cats See in the Dark? How a Cat's Night Vision Differs from Humans
cat laying in a loaf position
Why Do Cats Loaf? 4 Theories About This Adorable Legs-Tucked-Under Position
cat at woman's neck chewing on her long hair
Why Does My Cat Eat My Hair?
cat in kitchen looking up at camera; hot to stop your cat from peeing in the house
5 Ways to Stop a Cat from Peeing in the House (And Why They Do It)
why do cats purr? cat rubbing on man's leg as the man pets him
Why Do Cats Purr? Understanding Their Love Language
Grey maine coon cat lays in grass panting with What the Fluff logo
Why Do Cats Pant?
cat licking finger
What It Means When a Cat Licks You (And Why It Matters)
small scared kitten meowing
Cat Meowing? Here Are Some Reasons Why
Cool-toned photo of grey and black striped cat walking on top of couch cushions
Is Your Cat Spraying? Here's How to Handle It With Care
illustration of a cat laying on the couch purring; why do cats make noises?
Why Do Cats Make Noises, and What Do They Mean?
longhaired cat on woman's lap
5 Reasons Cats Knead (and How to Keep It From Hurting!)
cat sucking on a blanket with what the fluff logo
Why Do Cats Suck on Blankets? Usually, It's Harmless, But Here's How to Make Sure
cat sleeping in litter box
Why Is My Cat Sleeping in the Litter Box? A Cat Behaviorist Gives Us the Scoop
Ginger Tabby Cat headbutting a human leg with what the fluff tout graphic
Why Do Cats Headbutt?
close up of orange tabby cat's tail; do cats control their tails?
Do Cats Control Their Tails? Yes, and Sometimes No
green-eyed cat hissing
Here's What a Hissing Cat Is Trying to Tell You
illustration of cat sitting on chair dreaming about a goldfish
Do Cats Dream? Definitely Probably, Say Veterinarians
cat leaving litter box after burying their poop with what the fluff logo in corner
Why Do Cats Bury Their Poop?
illustration of a cat meowing, setting in a contemporary living room; why is my cat meowing so much?
Meowing Mayhem: Why Your Cat is Meowing So Much and What You Can Do About It
why do cats rub against you photo of a tabby cat rubbing against jeans and shoes with a what the fluff logo in the corner
Why Do Cats Rub Against You?
cat bringing her owner a dead mouse with what the fluff logo
Why Do Cats Bring You Dead Animals?
Beagle yawning on the sofa
Why Do Dogs & Cats Yawn? 6 Reasons Why (Beyond Being Sleepy)
cat staring at her pet mom working at a laptop
Why Does My Cat Stare at Me?
cat stretching up on woman's legs
Everything You Need to Know About Cat Body Language
cat eye glowing bright green in the dark with what the fluff logo in corner
Why Do Cats' Eyes Glow in the Dark?
kitten scratching in the litter box; how do cats know how to use the litter box?
How Do Cats Know to Use the Litter Box? We've Got the Scoop
Cat eating grass on a coffee table
Why Cats Eat Grass & How to Satisfy Their Appetite Indoors
cat walking through snow
Do Cats Like Snow?
Grey and white cat uses paw to push rolled napkin off set table with What the Fluff logo
Why Do Cats Like to Knock Things Over?
cat scratching post
6 Tips to Redirect Cat Scratching and Save Your Couch
cat in box with What the Fluff logo
Why Do Cats Like Boxes?
wet cat in a tub
How Do Cats REALLY Feel About Water?

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