If you’re wondering why does my cat follow me everywhere, there is rarely one universal explanation. Cats may follow people for social interaction, food or play anticipation, curiosity, access to a favourite room, attention, or simply because moving around the house has become part of a familiar routine. The useful distinction is whether following is…
Cat behavior makes more sense when you stop looking for a fixed meaning behind every tail flick, stare, meow or hiding place. The same action can occur in several situations, and cats communicate through combinations of posture, facial expression, movement, vocalisation, scent and their interaction with the environment. A tail movement, for example, should not…
A cat health check at home is a simple way to notice changes between veterinary visits. Once a month, you can record your cat’s weight, eating and drinking patterns, eyes, ears, mouth, coat, mobility, litter-box habits, grooming and behaviour without turning the process into a forced physical examination. The goal is to learn your individual…
A cat drinking and peeing a lot may be responding to differences in food moisture, environment or medication, but a persistent increase in both thirst and urine volume can also occur with medical conditions such as chronic kidney disease, diabetes and hyperthyroidism. These symptoms are often called polydipsia, meaning increased drinking, and polyuria, meaning increased…
