Cats sleep from 12-18 hours per day. The position your cat chooses to sleep in can provide clues to their likes, dislikes, comfort level as well as how much they trust you. Their sleeping positions are like body language and may be affected by several factors such as season, situation at home, or your cat’s overall mood. Curious about your cat’s unique sleeping positions? Here’s what we learnt about why our cats sleep the way they do. The Crescent As its name suggests, the crescent sleep position is when your cat curls up on its side into a tight ball, with their head tucked into their body, and their tail wrapped around themselves. It is a safe position whereby their belly is protected from predator…
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Does my cat feel bored?
Cats are independent and curious in nature. They generally won’t mind being alone during the day, and often show affection once their owners return home. As a cat parent, you might have asked yourself: Does my cat get bored at home, especially when we are away and no one else is around? The most important thing you can do to prevent boredom is make sure your cat’s environment is stimulating. Just like humans, cats can get bored too. If they are not provided with an environment that provides enough mental and physical stimulation, boredom might get the best of them, resulting in unwanted and destructive behaviours. A bored cat cannot express how they’re feeling in words, but they could show signs that indicate that they…
Understanding your cat’s body language and behaviour
Are you curious to find out what is going through your cat’s mind? While humans rely primarily on speech to communicate with each other, cats communicate in a silent language. Cats speak using a combination of body language, vocalization and scent cues. Learning how to recognise cat language help you to understand what your cat is saying to you and to the other pets/ family members in the household. “Body language is the cat’s primary method of communication, even more so than meowing.” Angela Hughes, DVm, PhD, Global Scientific Advocacy Relations Senior Manager and Veterinary Geneticist at Mars Petcare, says. “Learning how to tell what your cat is saying is a great way to strengthen your bond. It helps you better understand your cat’s wants…
How much do you know about bathing your cat?
Every pet owner wants the best for their pets and this includes ensuring that their skin and coat are clean and healthy. Cats take care of their hair care needs by licking themselves. This removes most of the dead hair, dirt, parasites and food leftovers from their coat, however, some dirt can only be removed through bath. Most cats do not enjoy taking a bath. Unnecessary baths can be very stressful and uncomfortable for those that are dislike water. However, there are several benefits to taking a bath. A bath rinses dead hair away so there will be less to shed. It also makes their coat shinier, healthier, and free of fleas! A healthy adult cat doesn’t require bathing unless fur is stained and can’t…