Understand Your Cat

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

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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How can I help build my cat’s confidence?
If your cat is shy and nervous, behaviourist Kim Houston shares her advice on how to help build your cat's confidence.
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How do I get my cat used to his new name?
Have you adopted a cat but would like to change his name? We give our advice on whether there's anything in particular…
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Why is my cat biting out her fur?
Has your cat started overgrooming, and you're worried that they are biting and pulling at their fur? Here's our…
Understand Your Cat