cat behaviour

When dogs—or even cats—scoot across the floor on their rear, it usually indicates health issues that need to be addressed.

What does it mean when a cat rolls on the floor to greet you? It's not an invitation to rub its sensitive belly.

Take a Whiff–No, I Don't Like It: Why Do So Many Cats Exhibit This Behavior and When Should You Be Concerned?

Is your cat bored? Here's how to tell. Plus, PETBOOK explains what really helps cats.

How to tell if your cat is comfortable: PETBOOK reveals the signs and behaviors to watch for.

Lemons to Stop Cats from Biting Plants? Such Training Tricks for Cats Are Often Problematic. PETBOOK Explains.

Do Cats Miss Their Owners? Researchers Now Have a Clear Answer That May Surprise Many

When a cat suddenly starts urinating indoors, owners are often perplexed. Here's what might be causing it and what can help.

Why Does My Cat Bite My Foot? What You Can Do About It, Explained by Cat Behavior Expert Dr. Saskia Schneider

Learn how to approach cats respectfully and build trust. Tips for the first interaction with new animals.

In "cat spanking," cats are hit on the rear—supposedly because they "love" it. However, in most cases, the opposite is true.

Cats clearly show each other who's in charge, but is there a fixed hierarchy among them?

Sleepless nights, loud meowing, and a cat that desperately wants to go outside. PETBOOK gives an overview of care for cats in heat.

Why is my cat suddenly kicking with its hind legs? PETBOOK explains the so-called "Bunny kicks"

The cat suddenly starts racing wildly around the apartment? Here's what the so-called "zoomies" in cats are all about and what you should do next.

Why many cats consistently find their way home is a question that has sparked much speculation. It's driven by instinct.

Pet owners often believe their cat isn't behaving "normally"—without actually knowing what typical feline behavior looks like.

Why does my cat Twitch in its sleep? PETBOOK explains the behavior and what owners need to know.

Cat Lilly always urinated next to the toilet. It wasn't until behavior therapist Helena Becker got involved that the reason was discovered.

Mutual grooming among cats is often seen as a sign of affection. However, a new study reveals that it can also be a source of conflict.

When a cat licks itself after being petted, it's not because it wants to cover up our scent.