"Thousands of years ago, cats
were worshipped as gods. Cats
have never forgotten this."
~Anonymous
were worshipped as gods. Cats
have never forgotten this."
~Anonymous
CAT WHISPERER
Strange things that cats do
Cats are very interesting animals. They have certain behavioral habits which, although confusing to
their owners, have explanatory reasons. One such act is purring. People wonder why their pets purr –
does it just mean they are happy or is there more to it than that?
Why do cats purr?
Cats communication using purring. A kitten and its mother will purr as a sign of comfort and, after this,
the kitten will continue the behavior through its life. Cats usually purr when something pleases them or
when they feel safe and comfortable. It is known also that an anxious cat or one at death’s door might
purr too, obviously for different reasons.
Purring is interesting because no one is really sure how the cat’s body produces the sound. It might be
because of blood moving through the blood vessels. It might be because of soft palate vibrations. Cat
purring has been tested electromyographically, to show the electrical activity in the muscles of the cat.
This could indicate that purring is caused when the muscles of the larynx, containing the vocal chords,
are activated. the larynx partially closing, or glottis, could be responsible for the purring sounds.
Why does my cat rub my face?
Cats rub their chins, cheeks and bodies on everything. It might feel good to them but that is not the
primary reason for this behavior. Cats have scent glands located on their lips, chins, mouths and
foreheads. They might rub against their owner as a form of greeting or when trying to communicate
something, such as a request for food. Cats in a group will rub against one another to swap their
scents. Cats together have a ‘colony scent’ which is useful for detecting intruders. If you bring a cat
back from the veterinarian, the other cats in the colony might growl or hiss because of the unfamiliar
scents on the returned cat. Cats recognize one another largely through their heightened sense of smell.
Why does my cat scratch things?
Cats like to scratch (or ‘strop’) all sorts of things. Obviously you would prefer your cat to scratch a tree
or its scratching post rather than your best sofa. A cat deprived of a tree or scratching post will strop
its claws on whatever it can. Scratching gets rid of loose nail sheath parts which cover the growing
claws. Cats also have scent glands located in their paws and the act of scratching will leave the cat’s
scent on whatever they scratch, to mark it as part of the cat’s territory. If a cat is declawed, it will still
try to scratch at things, even though they have no claws to sharpen. This could be inbuilt habit or
maybe the cat wants to leave its scent on the thing it is scratching. Cat furniture can be a great way to
allow your cat to scratch and not destroy your furniture.
Why does my cat knead things?
Does your cat knead your lap before lying down? This is normal feline behavior. Cats knead a surface
before making themselves comfortable on it, even though this does not make the surface more
comfortable. To knead, a cat uses its two front paws. It extends its claws and digs them into the
surface in an alternating and rhythmic motion. Kneading, or ‘milk tread’, can be traced back to kitten
hood. A kitten sucking at its mother’s teats will knead, extending its legs, to encourage the milk to flow
faster if it wants to drink faster. A cat might continue this habit into adulthood because it associates
the happiness of curling up on your lap with the safety and joy of being with its mother. Often it is a sign
of good cat health .
Cats are very interesting animals. They have certain behavioral habits which, although confusing to
their owners, have explanatory reasons. One such act is purring. People wonder why their pets purr –
does it just mean they are happy or is there more to it than that?
Why do cats purr?
Cats communication using purring. A kitten and its mother will purr as a sign of comfort and, after this,
the kitten will continue the behavior through its life. Cats usually purr when something pleases them or
when they feel safe and comfortable. It is known also that an anxious cat or one at death’s door might
purr too, obviously for different reasons.
Purring is interesting because no one is really sure how the cat’s body produces the sound. It might be
because of blood moving through the blood vessels. It might be because of soft palate vibrations. Cat
purring has been tested electromyographically, to show the electrical activity in the muscles of the cat.
This could indicate that purring is caused when the muscles of the larynx, containing the vocal chords,
are activated. the larynx partially closing, or glottis, could be responsible for the purring sounds.
Why does my cat rub my face?
Cats rub their chins, cheeks and bodies on everything. It might feel good to them but that is not the
primary reason for this behavior. Cats have scent glands located on their lips, chins, mouths and
foreheads. They might rub against their owner as a form of greeting or when trying to communicate
something, such as a request for food. Cats in a group will rub against one another to swap their
scents. Cats together have a ‘colony scent’ which is useful for detecting intruders. If you bring a cat
back from the veterinarian, the other cats in the colony might growl or hiss because of the unfamiliar
scents on the returned cat. Cats recognize one another largely through their heightened sense of smell.
Why does my cat scratch things?
Cats like to scratch (or ‘strop’) all sorts of things. Obviously you would prefer your cat to scratch a tree
or its scratching post rather than your best sofa. A cat deprived of a tree or scratching post will strop
its claws on whatever it can. Scratching gets rid of loose nail sheath parts which cover the growing
claws. Cats also have scent glands located in their paws and the act of scratching will leave the cat’s
scent on whatever they scratch, to mark it as part of the cat’s territory. If a cat is declawed, it will still
try to scratch at things, even though they have no claws to sharpen. This could be inbuilt habit or
maybe the cat wants to leave its scent on the thing it is scratching. Cat furniture can be a great way to
allow your cat to scratch and not destroy your furniture.
Why does my cat knead things?
Does your cat knead your lap before lying down? This is normal feline behavior. Cats knead a surface
before making themselves comfortable on it, even though this does not make the surface more
comfortable. To knead, a cat uses its two front paws. It extends its claws and digs them into the
surface in an alternating and rhythmic motion. Kneading, or ‘milk tread’, can be traced back to kitten
hood. A kitten sucking at its mother’s teats will knead, extending its legs, to encourage the milk to flow
faster if it wants to drink faster. A cat might continue this habit into adulthood because it associates
the happiness of curling up on your lap with the safety and joy of being with its mother. Often it is a sign
of good cat health .
Kitty Etiquette (from a cats point of view)
Bathrooms:
Always accompany guests to the bathroom. It is not necessary to do anything. Just sit and stare.
You can help out by unrolling the toilet tissue for them.
Doors:
Do not allow any closed doors in any room. To get the door open, stand on hind legs and hammer
with forepaws ... or scratch at the carpet in front of the door. Once the door is opened, it is not
necessary to use it. After you have ordered an "outside" door opened, stand halfway in and out and
think about several things. This is particularly important during very cold weather, rain, snow or
mosquito season in the "peg".
Chairs and Rugs:
If you have to throw-up, get to a chair quickly. If you can´t manage in time, get to an Oriental rug. if
there is no Oriental rug, shag is good. When throwing up on the carpet, make sure you back up so it
is as long as a human´s barefoot.
Helping:
If one of your humans is engaged in some activity and the other idle, stay with the busy one. This is
called "helping".
Rules for "helping":
1. When supervising cooking/feeding time, be sitting just behind the left heel of the cook. You can´t
be seen and thereby stand a better chance of being stepped on and then picked up and comforted.
2. For book readers, get in close under the chin, between the eyes and book, unless you can lie
across the book itself.
3. For paperwork, lie on the work in the most appropriate manner, so as to obscure as much of the
work as possible. Pretend to doze, but every so often reach out and slap the pencil or pen.
4. For people paying bills or working on income taxes or Xmas cards, keep in mind the aim: to help!
First, sit on the paper being worked on. When dislodged, watch sadly from the side of the table.
When activity proceeds nicely, roll around on the papers, scattering them to the best of your ability.
After being removed for the 2nd time, push pens, pencils and erasers off the table, one at-a-time.
5. When a human (cat sitter) is holding the newspaper in front of them, be sure to jump at the back
of the paper. Humans love to be startled.
6. When a human is working at a pc, jump up on the desk, visit by walking across the keyboard, bat
at the mouse pointer on the screen and then lay in human´s lap across arms, helping with typing in
progress.
Walking:
As often as possible, dart quickly and as close as possible in front of the human, especially on
stairs, when they have something in their arms, in the dark, and when they 1st get up in the morning.
This will help their coordination skills.
Bedtime:
Every now and then, hide in a place where the humans (& cat sitter) can´t find you. Do not come out
for 3 to 4 hrs under any circumstances. This will cause the humans to panic (which they love)
thinking you have run away or are lost. Once you do come out, the humans will cover you with love
and kisses and you will probably get treats.
One Last Cat Thought:
Whenever possible, get close to a human, especially their face ... turn around and present your butt
to them. Humans love this, so do it often. And don´t forget to visits guests (& cat sitter) too!
Bathrooms:
Always accompany guests to the bathroom. It is not necessary to do anything. Just sit and stare.
You can help out by unrolling the toilet tissue for them.
Doors:
Do not allow any closed doors in any room. To get the door open, stand on hind legs and hammer
with forepaws ... or scratch at the carpet in front of the door. Once the door is opened, it is not
necessary to use it. After you have ordered an "outside" door opened, stand halfway in and out and
think about several things. This is particularly important during very cold weather, rain, snow or
mosquito season in the "peg".
Chairs and Rugs:
If you have to throw-up, get to a chair quickly. If you can´t manage in time, get to an Oriental rug. if
there is no Oriental rug, shag is good. When throwing up on the carpet, make sure you back up so it
is as long as a human´s barefoot.
Helping:
If one of your humans is engaged in some activity and the other idle, stay with the busy one. This is
called "helping".
Rules for "helping":
1. When supervising cooking/feeding time, be sitting just behind the left heel of the cook. You can´t
be seen and thereby stand a better chance of being stepped on and then picked up and comforted.
2. For book readers, get in close under the chin, between the eyes and book, unless you can lie
across the book itself.
3. For paperwork, lie on the work in the most appropriate manner, so as to obscure as much of the
work as possible. Pretend to doze, but every so often reach out and slap the pencil or pen.
4. For people paying bills or working on income taxes or Xmas cards, keep in mind the aim: to help!
First, sit on the paper being worked on. When dislodged, watch sadly from the side of the table.
When activity proceeds nicely, roll around on the papers, scattering them to the best of your ability.
After being removed for the 2nd time, push pens, pencils and erasers off the table, one at-a-time.
5. When a human (cat sitter) is holding the newspaper in front of them, be sure to jump at the back
of the paper. Humans love to be startled.
6. When a human is working at a pc, jump up on the desk, visit by walking across the keyboard, bat
at the mouse pointer on the screen and then lay in human´s lap across arms, helping with typing in
progress.
Walking:
As often as possible, dart quickly and as close as possible in front of the human, especially on
stairs, when they have something in their arms, in the dark, and when they 1st get up in the morning.
This will help their coordination skills.
Bedtime:
Every now and then, hide in a place where the humans (& cat sitter) can´t find you. Do not come out
for 3 to 4 hrs under any circumstances. This will cause the humans to panic (which they love)
thinking you have run away or are lost. Once you do come out, the humans will cover you with love
and kisses and you will probably get treats.
One Last Cat Thought:
Whenever possible, get close to a human, especially their face ... turn around and present your butt
to them. Humans love this, so do it often. And don´t forget to visits guests (& cat sitter) too!
Who is a Cat Whisperer?
Cat whisperer is a person who can talk and communicate with cats. Talking to a cat does not mean in
the literal sense, but it means understanding the spoken and unspoken words of kitty. The cat
whisperer can decipher what the cat is trying to say by understanding its physical and verbal
communication. Cat whisperers can help treat a cat emotionally and physically.
Not all cats are lucky to have caring and considerate owners. Many felines are abused by cruel owners
or mistreated by children. Cats that were once safe in the warm chair of the living room, are
abandoned by thoughtless owners. They either end up in shelters or chased helter skelter by dogs or
passing cars and people. Such cats are emotionally and physically tortured and tend to get aggressive
towards people. Many feral cats also cannot adjust themselves in homes. These cats are brought to
normalcy and helped get used to the love and care of affectionate owners by cat whisperers. They help
build their damaged trust and respond with care and love. You can read more on Feral Cat Behavior.
Cat whisperers have many feral cats or homeless cats around their backyards. These cats find their
way around one by one towards the cat whisperers. Cat whisperers train and tame cats and
strengthen the bond between owner & kitty. You can read more on the meaning of Cat Behaviors 101.
You too can become a cat whisperer if you learn to understand the body language of your cat. That's
what I tried to do. I have understood what Pepper wants and tries to say and act accordingly. If you too
want to learn how to become a cat whisperer and communicate with your cat, then the following tips
will prove to be useful. You can read more in this very interesting article
How to Become a Cat Whisperer
Cat whisperers are animal behavior therapists who help by understanding their behavior pattern. They
make the animal understand that they are respected and loved to enforce a positive feedback. You too
can learn a few tricks of the trade and understand your kitty's day to day behavior. Who knows, the
following cat communication tips may really help you become a cat whisperer.
You should understand the body language of your cat for communicating with it. If you find your cats
ear in their normal upright position, the whiskers fanning out straight from the face, it means she is
happy and relaxed. If the cat has her lower body close to the ground and ready to attack it means she
is angry or in an aggressive mood. You can read more on domestic cat behavior.
When the tail is either upright or relaxed and the cat is purring, means it is happy and content. If the tail
is thumping the ground or swishing and you hear her hiss or growl, better stay away; she is in an angry
mood. Other sign of aggressive cat behavior is constricted pupils with ears flat and pulled back against
the head.
A cat with eyes wide ope and looking right at you means, she is attentive and ready to listen to you. Or
she may be asking you 'Do you need me?'. When the eyes are half closed it may mean she is a sleepy
cat or she may want you to know, 'I trust you and everything around me, I'm secure.' When the cats
eyes are clouded it means she is ill or may even be in a relaxed mood. Blinking and winking eyes mean
she is talking to you or even a way of saying 'I Love You'. When the cat stares at you she means she
wants you to stay away and does not wish to be disturbed. When her eye pupils are in slits, it means
she is alert and confident when she looks at you and turns away, she probably is saying, 'it's just you'.
If your cat is frightened, she will have dilated pupils with whiskers pulled back. The ears pulled down
and may twitch. The hair on her back and tail may stand up. Hissing, flat ears and flicking of the tail
means she is annoyed. A sick cat with third eyelid exposed indicates a sick cat. Another sign, the cat is
sick is a hunch back kitty with her tail between her legs. The ears and whiskers will be droopy and will
purr to comfort herself. Read on cat behavior.
You should understand these signs to communicate with your cat. Cats are complex animals that do
not lack intelligence. Each and every cat is different and an observant owner will quickly learn to
interpret the body language of their cat.
More Tips for a Budding Cat Whisperer
It's not just the body language but the feelings that you need to consider while trying to understand your
cat. If you are petting your cat and you see her wagging her tail, it means she is happy and loves to be
petted. But suddenly, you get a bite means she wants you to stop petting that instant. If the cat is sitting
and thumping and flicking her tail it means she is ready to attack. Cat kneading on your leg means she
loves and appreciates you. Cat kneading is a habit developed in kitten hood to press the mothers
breast for milk.
When a cat rubs her head, face, paw pads, etc. on people or any object, means she is happy and
appreciates it. Cats have scent glands on their forehead, paw pads, tip of the tip and around their anus.
When she rubs herself against you, it means she is claiming and proclaiming to the world that you
belong to her. Cat are highly territorial animals and rubbing or marking helps them claim their
territories. Male cats that are intact will mark their territories by spraying urine. You can read more on
Male Cat Behavior.
A cat scratching your sofa to shreds is an emotional outlet for cats. They may even scratch after a nap
as a way to stretch or even sharpening their claws. When cat runs under the couch or cupboard, it is
because she is searching for comfort. They also love to climb up on trees or elevated positions as they
feel safe and find it as a way of entertainment.
These are some tips on how to become a cat whisperer. People who have developed their skills as a
cat whisperer or are natural cat whisperers, have a lot of talent. They are able to understand the
animals and bond with them emotionally. However, as a cat owner you too can learn to understand
your cat well, by knowing your cat's unspoken words. Cats are not good at displaying their emotions
like the dogs, but prove to be good friends just the same. With a little bit of understanding and patience,
you too will get a hang of becoming a cat whisperer.
Cat whisperer is a person who can talk and communicate with cats. Talking to a cat does not mean in
the literal sense, but it means understanding the spoken and unspoken words of kitty. The cat
whisperer can decipher what the cat is trying to say by understanding its physical and verbal
communication. Cat whisperers can help treat a cat emotionally and physically.
Not all cats are lucky to have caring and considerate owners. Many felines are abused by cruel owners
or mistreated by children. Cats that were once safe in the warm chair of the living room, are
abandoned by thoughtless owners. They either end up in shelters or chased helter skelter by dogs or
passing cars and people. Such cats are emotionally and physically tortured and tend to get aggressive
towards people. Many feral cats also cannot adjust themselves in homes. These cats are brought to
normalcy and helped get used to the love and care of affectionate owners by cat whisperers. They help
build their damaged trust and respond with care and love. You can read more on Feral Cat Behavior.
Cat whisperers have many feral cats or homeless cats around their backyards. These cats find their
way around one by one towards the cat whisperers. Cat whisperers train and tame cats and
strengthen the bond between owner & kitty. You can read more on the meaning of Cat Behaviors 101.
You too can become a cat whisperer if you learn to understand the body language of your cat. That's
what I tried to do. I have understood what Pepper wants and tries to say and act accordingly. If you too
want to learn how to become a cat whisperer and communicate with your cat, then the following tips
will prove to be useful. You can read more in this very interesting article
How to Become a Cat Whisperer
Cat whisperers are animal behavior therapists who help by understanding their behavior pattern. They
make the animal understand that they are respected and loved to enforce a positive feedback. You too
can learn a few tricks of the trade and understand your kitty's day to day behavior. Who knows, the
following cat communication tips may really help you become a cat whisperer.
You should understand the body language of your cat for communicating with it. If you find your cats
ear in their normal upright position, the whiskers fanning out straight from the face, it means she is
happy and relaxed. If the cat has her lower body close to the ground and ready to attack it means she
is angry or in an aggressive mood. You can read more on domestic cat behavior.
When the tail is either upright or relaxed and the cat is purring, means it is happy and content. If the tail
is thumping the ground or swishing and you hear her hiss or growl, better stay away; she is in an angry
mood. Other sign of aggressive cat behavior is constricted pupils with ears flat and pulled back against
the head.
A cat with eyes wide ope and looking right at you means, she is attentive and ready to listen to you. Or
she may be asking you 'Do you need me?'. When the eyes are half closed it may mean she is a sleepy
cat or she may want you to know, 'I trust you and everything around me, I'm secure.' When the cats
eyes are clouded it means she is ill or may even be in a relaxed mood. Blinking and winking eyes mean
she is talking to you or even a way of saying 'I Love You'. When the cat stares at you she means she
wants you to stay away and does not wish to be disturbed. When her eye pupils are in slits, it means
she is alert and confident when she looks at you and turns away, she probably is saying, 'it's just you'.
If your cat is frightened, she will have dilated pupils with whiskers pulled back. The ears pulled down
and may twitch. The hair on her back and tail may stand up. Hissing, flat ears and flicking of the tail
means she is annoyed. A sick cat with third eyelid exposed indicates a sick cat. Another sign, the cat is
sick is a hunch back kitty with her tail between her legs. The ears and whiskers will be droopy and will
purr to comfort herself. Read on cat behavior.
You should understand these signs to communicate with your cat. Cats are complex animals that do
not lack intelligence. Each and every cat is different and an observant owner will quickly learn to
interpret the body language of their cat.
More Tips for a Budding Cat Whisperer
It's not just the body language but the feelings that you need to consider while trying to understand your
cat. If you are petting your cat and you see her wagging her tail, it means she is happy and loves to be
petted. But suddenly, you get a bite means she wants you to stop petting that instant. If the cat is sitting
and thumping and flicking her tail it means she is ready to attack. Cat kneading on your leg means she
loves and appreciates you. Cat kneading is a habit developed in kitten hood to press the mothers
breast for milk.
When a cat rubs her head, face, paw pads, etc. on people or any object, means she is happy and
appreciates it. Cats have scent glands on their forehead, paw pads, tip of the tip and around their anus.
When she rubs herself against you, it means she is claiming and proclaiming to the world that you
belong to her. Cat are highly territorial animals and rubbing or marking helps them claim their
territories. Male cats that are intact will mark their territories by spraying urine. You can read more on
Male Cat Behavior.
A cat scratching your sofa to shreds is an emotional outlet for cats. They may even scratch after a nap
as a way to stretch or even sharpening their claws. When cat runs under the couch or cupboard, it is
because she is searching for comfort. They also love to climb up on trees or elevated positions as they
feel safe and find it as a way of entertainment.
These are some tips on how to become a cat whisperer. People who have developed their skills as a
cat whisperer or are natural cat whisperers, have a lot of talent. They are able to understand the
animals and bond with them emotionally. However, as a cat owner you too can learn to understand
your cat well, by knowing your cat's unspoken words. Cats are not good at displaying their emotions
like the dogs, but prove to be good friends just the same. With a little bit of understanding and patience,
you too will get a hang of becoming a cat whisperer.
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