Cats
Understanding your cat, one question at a time
Short, honest answers written with Mimo’s reading grid: first what the body shows, then what it means, and when a vet is needed.
Cats
Why does my cat meow at night?
Internal clock, learned hunger, boredom, or in an older cat a sign to take seriously: why a cat meows at night and how to get your sleep back.
Cats
My cat slow-blinks at me. What does it mean?
The slow blink is a trust signal in cats. What it really says, how to answer it, and why it does not cancel a lashing tail.
Cats
Why does my cat wag his tail?
In cats, a lashing tail is not joy: it is irritation or rising arousal. The tail positions to know and when to take your hands away.
Cats
Why does my cat hide under the bed or the sofa?
Hiding is normal for a cat: rest, safety, visitors. What changes everything is the duration and what comes with it. When to worry and how to help him come out.
Cats
My cat purrs all the time. Is he always happy?
Purring expresses well-being, but also stress and pain. How to tell a contentment purr from a self-soothing purr, and when to see a vet.
Cats
Why does my cat bite me when I pet him?
The petting bite is not meanness: it is overload. The signals that always come before it, the zones to avoid, and how to stroke a cat so he asks for more.
Cats
Why does my cat headbutt me?
The headbutt, or “bunting”, is affectionate marking: he is putting you in his group. What it means, how to respond, and the special case of a forehead pressed against a wall.
Cats
Why does my cat run around like crazy in the evening?
The cat “zoomies” are an overflow of hunting energy. Why they happen in the evening, how to channel them, and when the running hides discomfort.
Cats
My cat has stopped eating. What should I do?
A cat skipping a meal is not a dog sulking: it is a sign to take seriously fast. Common causes, signals to check, and the deadline after which you must see a vet.
Cats
My cat’s ears are back. What is he feeling?
A cat’s ears are his dashboard: forward, sideways, flattened. What each position says about his state, and how to react without getting scratched.
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Cats
Cat body language: the guide to understanding your cat
Ears, pupils, whiskers, tail, postures and sounds: how to read your cat zone by zone, understand what he is telling you and spot the cat who is in pain and goes quiet.
October 6, 20265 min read
Cats
My cat pees outside the litter box: 7 causes and what to do
Pee next to the box, on the bed or the rug: the vet first, then the litter, the location and stress. The seven most common causes and a concrete plan, without punishment.
October 6, 20265 min read
Dogs & cats
Introducing a cat and a dog: the 5-step method
Scents, barrier, sight at a distance, shared rooms, graded freedom: the method for introducing a cat and a dog without trauma, and the signals to read in both.
October 6, 20265 min read