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Cat Behavior

Deciphering a cat tail twitch? We’ve got expert tips for the wackiest of behaviors.

basic obedience & training
behavioral issues
behavior & body language
anxiety & separation anxiety
Funny black and white cat playing in a litter box.
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Why Does My Cat Play in the Litter Box?

Have you noticed your cat digging around in their litter box? Here’s why they’re doing that.

basic obedience & training

Learn from the experts and train your pet on basic obedience: potty training, crate training, even litter box training. Plus, how to find a professional trainer.

Cat waiting outside the front doors of a house.

Bird flu experts say your outdoor cat should stay inside, but is that even possible?

A woman walking with her dog at golden hour.

Animal behaviorist Karen London on how the time change will affect your cat or dog.

Woman playing with her cat and dog.

Hint: Take it slow.

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behavioral issues

Dog barking? Cat scratching? Our experts have tips to help all sorts of behavior and aggression issues so your pet can earn that “good boy!” (or girl).

Funny black and white cat playing in a litter box.

Have you noticed your cat digging around in their litter box? Here’s why they’re doing that.

cat with tail lifted

It really is the grossest thing they do.

White cat staring at an orange cat while sitting on a cat tree.

And how to quell the hate.

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Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

behavior & body language

Tail wagging? Ear pinning? It all means something. We’ll show you how to understand your pet (and communicate with them) with guides to decode the weirdest body language and behavior.

Cute polydactyly orange cat sleeping at home.

Here's what do they do with all those little toe beans.

Cat licking woman's hand at home.

Since when did my cat become a dog who can’t stop licking me? We explain why.

cat with tail lifted

It really is the grossest thing they do.

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anxiety & separation anxiety

Learn how to deal with separation anxiety (and other forms of pet anxiety) so they keep calm when you’re not together.

Beautiful young woman laughing happily with a cat on her head.

They’re never far away, but you’d like a little distance.

Cat stretching on blue bedding

Because New Year’s Eve is never a silent night.

cat with the crystal toy in pink

Merci Collective founder Chani Ronez on her new collection of crystal and catnip-infused toys for cats.

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