Understand Your Cat

Expert advice and top tips on how better to understand your cats behaviour. 

Why doesn’t my cat like having his tummy tickled?
Did your previous cat enjoy having their tummy tickled, but your new cat isn't having any of it? Our expert shares her…
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How can I stop my cat visiting other people's houses?
Discovering your beloved cat is eating snacks and enjoying fuss and sofa time at someone else’s house can cause more…
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What can I do if my cat is being bullied?
If your cat is getting bullied by other felines in your neighbourhood, it can make life miserable for both of you. Toni…
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Do cats get separation anxiety?
Research has demonstrated the existence of feline anxiety and has helped increase our understanding of it. Clare…
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Why does my cat toilet on my bed?
A reader worries about her cat urinating on the bed.
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Why is my cat chasing her tail?
There are lots of reasons why cats chase their tails, depending on the age and health of the cat, and the environment,…
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Do cats see in colour or just in back and white?
Cats see in black and white but could see in colour if they wanted!
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Is my cat right-handed?
Ever wondered if your cat is left or right-handed? Find out more about whether cats have a preferred paw...
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Why do cats play?
Clare Hemington looks at different aspects of how cats develop and play behaviour.
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