Understand Your Cat

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

Why does my cat toilet on the lawn?
Deterring your cat from using his preferred toilet could end up causing an even bigger problem.
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Does my cat get lonely when I'm at work?
Do you worry that your cat might get lonely when you're at work? Here's how you can tell is your cat is suffering from…
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Why does my cat sleep in his litter tray?
There is more than one cause for this problem and successful treatment depends on an accurate diagnosis.
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Why is my cat now so nervous?
Cats are little different from us when it comes to traumatic events. Their feelings of fear can take a long time to…
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Why does my cat scratch the carpet?
Why does my cat scratch the carpet? People often think cats only scratch on vertical surfaces, but they are equally keen…
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Why does my cat lash out when I stroke her?
Does your cat lash out when you stroke them? Find out why your cat might lash out when you go to give him a stroke.
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Why does my cat chew everything?
The consumption of non-food items can become a serious obsessive problem, explains behaviourist Jon Bowen.
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Why does my cat miaow at me?
The exact meaning of a miaow remains a bit of an enigma, explains behaviourist Celia Haddon.
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Why does my cat chew paper?
Cats are playful animals and some discover that there is fun to be had from shredding paper.
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