ContentBASE Cat Care Hub

Cats are among the most beloved pets in the world, and part of their charm lies in the mysterious little things they do. From the way they purr to their habit of kneading, these quirks aren’t just random — they often have deep roots in instinct, communication, and comfort. This page serves as your starting point for understanding cat behavior, with links to detailed guides that explore the “why” behind every feline action.

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Cats Hub: Behavior, Care & Quirks

Behavior 101

• 👉 Why does my cat knead me? — Comfort ritual + scent marking from kittenhood.
• 👉 Why does my cat headbutt me? — Friendly bunting to share a “group scent.”
• 👉 Why does my cat follow me everywhere? — Secure-base bonding, curiosity, routine.
• 👉 Why does my cat ignore me sometimes? — Timing and context; respect boundaries to get better engagement.
• 👉 Why does my cat knock things off tables? — Exploration + attention loops; redirect with play.
• 👉 Why does my cat stare at me without blinking? — Could be friendly or a warning—read the rest of the body.
• 👉 Why do cats zoom around the house at night? — Under-spent prey drive; schedule evening hunt-play.
• 👉 Why do cats bring you dead animals? — Provisioning instinct; manage safely and humanely.
• 👉 How do cats always land on their feet? — Righting reflex + biomechanics (not invincibility).

Affection & Communication

• 👉 Why does my cat lick me then bite me? — Affection flipping to overstimulation or play.
• 👉 How do cats say sorry? — Peace signals, not words: slow blink, tail-up, proximity.
• 👉 Do cats recognize their owners’ voices? — Yes; they map voice → outcomes.
• 👉 Do cats know their own names? — Discriminate name-like sounds with consistent reinforcement.
• 👉 Why does my cat purr so loud? — Not only “happy”; also self-soothing and social context.

Comfort & Sleep

• 👉 Why does my cat sleep on my head? — Warmth + the strongest “you” scent.
• 👉 Why does my cat sleep on my clothes? — Laundry = portable, scent-safe nest.
• 👉 Do cats dream when they sleep? — REM micro-twitches suggest active dream content.

Curiosity & Play

• 👉 Why do cats love boxes so much? — Denning instinct, warmth, and ambush fun.
• 👉 Why does my cat eat grass? — Common behavior; know red-flag exceptions.
• 👉 Why do cats hate water? — Evolution + coat physics; desensitize gradually.
• 👉 Why does my cat chew on plastic bags? — Sensory appeal/food smells; watch for pica.

Health Signals & Red Flags

• 👉 Why does my cat throw up after eating? — From speed-eating to medical; when to call the vet.
• 👉 Why does my cat drink so much water? — Thirst patterns as a diagnostic clue.
• 👉 Why does my cat sneeze so much? — Irritants, infection, or allergy; watch duration/discharge.
• 👉 Why is my cat losing hair on ears? — Parasites, fungus, allergy, or sun exposure.
• 👉 Do indoor cats need baths? — Usually no; exceptions for medical/messy cases.

Senses & Science

• 👉 Can cats see in complete darkness? — Stellar low-light vision, but not true pitch-black.

Owner’s Corner

• 👉 Unleashing Growth: Mentoring Software — Systems thinking for better habits (human side of pet care).