cat behaviour

Behavior Explained Many Cats Like to Be Patted on the Bottom — There Are Many Reasons for This

Many cats love having their bottoms patted. Biological and social factors explain this unusual preference.

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Behavior Explained Why Is My Cat Scratching at the Litter Box?

There can be various reasons when a cat scratches the edge of a litter box. PETBOOK has taken a closer look at them.

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Studies How Smart Are Cats Really?

As an owner, you often wonder how smart cats really are. PETBOOK presents the findings of exciting research into the intelligence of cats.

Often Misunderstood Understanding Cats Better — Body Language and Behavior Explained

What does it mean when a cat wags its tail? And why do animals love empty boxes? PETBOOK shares secrets to understanding cats.

Expert Gives Tips How to Stop Your Cat from Disrupting Your Home Office

Running over keyboards or knocking over coffee cups. PETBOOK reveals what can stop your cat from disrupting your home office.

Behavior Explained How to Tell If Your Cat Likes You

Does my cat like me, or am I just the "can opener" for her? PETBOOK shares the signs by which you can recognize how much your cat loves you.

Penetrating Odors How to Remove Cat Urine Correctly

Cat pee quickly becomes unbearable PETBOOK gives you tips on how to remove cat urine properly and get rid of the nasty odors.

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Behavior Explained 6 Reasons Why Cats Love to Play with Wrapping Paper

When owners buy their cats toys, they are often only interested in the wrapping paper. PETBOOK explains why.

7 tips How to get cats to like you

Are you one of those people that cats run away from? With these 7 tips from our editor and cat behavior expert you can get cats to like you.

Toilet training How to teach kittens to use the litter box

Kittens use the litter box quite early on. However, accidents occasionally happen, especially at the beginning. Playful training can help.

Social media trend Dangerous! Expert warns against new cat toy

A cat toy is currently trending on social media that is attached to the animals with a collar and is anything but fun.

Study shows Cats learn new words faster than toddlers

Dogs are actually considered to be more gifted with language. A study from Japan now shows that cats also learn new words very quickly.

Cat and dog touch each other with their noses

Socialization Study shows the best way to get cats and dogs used to each other

A new study from England investigated what really matters when it comes to getting dogs and cats used to each other.

Pay attention to signals Almost everyone makes these mistakes when petting cats

Cats love to be stroked. Unfortunately, there are a few things you can do wrong when petting cats and misunderstandings often arise.

Cat lying on the desk on a pile of paper

Behavior explained Why cats like to lie on paper and other surfaces

As soon as you sit at your desk, the cat comes and sits on your documents. Where does this fondness of cats for lying on paper come from?

Remo's fur on his back stands up like in rolling skin syndrome

Nerve disease? What is known about incurable rolling skin syndrome in cats

Some cats suffer from a so-called rolling skin syndrome. This is an unclear disease that also puzzles vets.

More than 40 percent Study shows that cats retrieve more often than expected

Fetching is more commonly associated with dogs. But many cats also like to retrieve balls. This was discovered by US researchers.

Human puts food bowl down in front of cat

Fact check Merely employees and can openers? How do our cats see us

Dogs have masters, cats have staff. This saying makes people smile. But how do cats see us? Merely as can openers?

Behavior explained Why does my cat meow while I'm talking?

Is your cat constantly meowing when you talk on the phone or have a conversation? PETBOOK explains what's behind this behavior.

Behavior explained Why cats lick sweaty feet

Some cats enjoy licking people's feet, especially when sweaty. They are seemingly attracted to the smell of cheesy feet. Why may this be?