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What does it mean when my cat is showing signs of needing to urinate?

A cat that needs to urinate meows, circles and scratches litter. Frequent accidents can signal illness. Here is the detail.

Q&A 📅 February 2, 2023

Signs Your Cat Dislikes or Resents You

After bringing a cat home, we must get along well. But some of our behaviors can anger a cat and make it resent its owner. Cats show this aversion through certain behaviors, so recognize them and ease the relationship.

Pet Health 📅 January 11, 2021

What to Do When Your Cat Is Depressed

Cat depression can be hard to diagnose and may arise from many causes. Here is what to know.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021

Signs Your Cat Loves You

Your cat loves you but you do not know it, what a sad thing. Today we list 12 moments when a cat shows its love for you.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021

How Long Can a Cat Remember a Person?

After you return from vacation, will your cat still remember you? You helped your friend care for their cat for a week; will that cat remember you when it sees you again? A cat's short-term memory lasts about 16 hours (for things it considers important), and its long-term memory is uncertain.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021

How Do Cats Communicate?

Cats are mysterious, and everything they do is a form of communication. They use non-verbal (visual) signals, sound, physical contact, body language, and scent. With each other they rely on visual and olfactory signals; with people they mostly vocalize.

Pet Health 📅 January 7, 2021

How a Cat’s Respiratory System Works

A cat's airway runs from the nose through the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, and branching bronchi to the alveoli, where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged. Cilia and mucus filter, warm, and moisten incoming air.

Pet Health 📅 January 6, 2021

Signs Your Cat Dislikes You

Cats are honest about their feelings, and a cat that is unhappy with you will show it plainly. From ignoring you and missing the litter box to aggression and even running away, these are the common ways a cat signals dislike—and if you see five or more, it may be time to rebuild trust.

Pet Health 📅 January 4, 2021

Signs Your Cat Is Unhappy — and What to Do

Cats express discomfort in subtle ways that are easy to miss — changes in voice, appetite, grooming, or hiding. Learning these behavioral clues and how to respond calmly protects both your cat's mental health and your bond.

Pet Health 📅 December 28, 2020