Cats

Do Cats Get Tired After Playing? The Truth!

Cats do get tired after playing. They play in short bursts, then rest. Open-mouth panting after play is not normal for a cat and needs a vet.

Kittens play fight to practice hunting and learn bite control. How to tell play from a real fight and how to separate kittens safely.

A cat that flinches when you pet her is often fearful, poorly socialized, or in pain. Learn the warning signs and how to build trust gently.

Why do cats poop when fighting? Extreme fear triggers fight-or-flight, and a terrified cat can lose bowel control. Learn how to calm a scared cat.

Why do cats clean themselves around you? Grooming near you means your cat feels safe and relaxed. Learn which skin creams are risky for cats.

Cats should be bathed in lukewarm water, never hot or cold, in any season. Most cats rarely need baths; use a cat shampoo and rinse it all out.

Cats react to combs because their hearing is very sensitive to sharp, high sounds. Learn which sounds can trigger seizures in older cats (FARS).

Male cats likely can't tell which kittens are theirs, since one litter can have several fathers. Some toms tolerate kittens; keep newborns apart.

Do cats get tired of meowing? A cat may pause, then meow again until it gets what it wants. Learn why cats meow and how to curb excessive meowing.

Big cats don't recognize house cats as relatives. Leopards and mountain lions may kill pets. See how wild and domestic cats are alike and differ.