Cat Behavior

• My Two Cats Don't Sleep Together. Is That Okay?

  Two cats who nap in the same room but never touch are usually fine. Learn which signs actually point to tension, and what 350 photos of our pair showed.

• Why Does My Cat Sit on Whatever I'm Using?

  Your cat parks on your laptop, book, or phone the moment you touch it. Here's why they pick your stuff, what it means, and what to do about it.

• Why Does My Cat Sit in the Empty Bathtub?

  Cats sit in empty bathtubs for the cool surface, the smooth walls, and the sense of being enclosed. Here's what's really going on, from a two-cat house.

• Why Does My Cat Sit on Top of the Fridge?

  Cats climb onto the fridge for height, warmth, and a safe view of the room. Here's what the perch really tells you — plus when it's worth a second look.

• My Cat Fears Plastic Bags But Chews Them Anyway

  A cat that panics at plastic bag sounds but walks over to chew one when it's still. Here's what we've seen over six years and how we handle it.

• What If Your Cat Doesn't Like Boxes?

  The internet says every cat loves a cardboard box. Both of ours don't. Here's what a box-indifferent cat actually means and what to offer instead.

• Why Cats Lose Interest in a Toy Right After Missing It

  Your cat pounces, misses, and suddenly walks away like the toy never existed. Here's why the miss ends the hunt — and how to keep play going.

• Do Cats Learn Behaviors From Each Other?

  Cats do pick up habits from watching other cats — but not always the way you'd expect. Here's what we saw one of ours copy, and get completely wrong.

• Do Nervous Cats Still Want to Watch the Window?

  Anxious cats often love window-watching just as much as bold ones — sometimes more. Here's what our nervous rescue taught us about safe perches and quiet views.

• Is Having Two Cats Easier Than One?

  Two cats can entertain each other, but easier isn't guaranteed. Here's what actually changes with a second cat, from feeding to vet bills to peace.

• Why Is My Cat Scared of the Vacuum?

  Cats fear the vacuum because it's loud, unpredictable, and moves toward them. Here's why, and how to make cleaning day less of a crisis.

• Do Cats Get Jealous of Each Other? What It Really Looks Like

  Cats don't feel jealousy the way people do, but they compete over attention, food, and space. Here's what that looks like and how to smooth it out.

• Why Does My Cat Follow Me to the Bathroom?

  Cats follow you to the bathroom out of attachment, curiosity, and routine — not because something's wrong. Here's what's really going on, and when it's worth a second look.

• Why Does My Cat Knock Things Off Tables?

  Cats push things off tables for attention, play, and curiosity — not spite. Here's what the behavior means and how to cut down on the 3 a.m. glass crashes.

• Why Does My Cat Sit and Stare at Me?

  Your cat staring at you usually means she wants something, feels safe, or is reading you. Here's how to tell which — with real signs from two rescue cats.

• Why Does My Cat Sleep Pressed Against Me?

  Your cat sleeps glued to your side for warmth, safety, and trust. Here's what it means, when it's normal, and why some cats never do it.

• Why Does My Cat Headbutt Me? What the Bonk Means

  Cat headbutting (bunting) is a sign of trust and scent-marking, not aggression. Here's what the bonk means and when it's worth a second look.

• Why Does My Cat Wait by the Door When I Come Home?

  Your cat greets you at the door because you're part of her routine and her territory. Here's what the door greeting actually means — and what it doesn't.

• Why Does One of My Cats Bully the Other?

  Cat-on-cat bullying usually comes down to hierarchy, resources, or personality mismatch. Here's how to tell real aggression from normal squabbling and what to do.

• Two Cats, Opposite Personalities — Is That Normal?

  Yes, and it's more common than you think. Here's why cats in the same home can be complete opposites, plus how to keep the shy one from getting bulldozed.