Author: Jelisa Castrodale

There are several reasons why a cat may choose to drink running water from a faucet instead of the water in their bowl: Evolution has taught them not to trust standing water They really don’t like their water bowl or where their bowl is placed Water from the faucet just plain tastes better,My cat drinks from the faucet all the time. Why do cats like water from a faucet? Is this normal?

“Anything is possible, right? I mean, there are people who have claimed to see the Loch Ness Monster,” says Dr. Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB, owner and a veterinary behaviorist at Florida Veterinary Behavior Service. “The reality is that cats are super-smart, and that we don’t always know what they want.” There a several reasons why cats hate closed doors: They are curious creatures and want to know what’s on the other side. They feel trapped. They want to be where the action is. It’s a learned behavior. They have separation anxiety. And those reasons may change depending on the day. Cats are complex little animals. We don’t always have the same motivation for repeating a particular behavior, so we can’t expect that our cats do either. Dr. Radosta breaks the possible reasons down for us further.,Q: Sometimes I need a minute to myself, but my cat freaks out when I close the door. Why do cats hate closed doors? Is that normal?

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A cat showing you their butt is a normal behavior among cats themselves, particularly among feline friends. It likely means they trust you and probably want attention. 1. They Trust You This particular presentation could be your cat’s way of demonstrating that they trust you or feels affectionate toward you. “If the cat is being friendly to the person by purring and rubbing on them, has relaxed ears and a relaxed body, and then puts his rear end in their face, it’s likely a friendly gesture,” says Fisher. 2. They Want Attention It could also be because they want something from you, like to be petted or food, and “rubbing and purring did not get them the attention they were seeking,” Fisher says. Well, putting their butt in your face is certainly one way of getting attention. It could also be a sign that we need to notice the other ways that our cats try to communicate with us—before they reach the Butt-in-Face stage.,My cat frequently turns around and puts her floofy behind in my face. Doesn’t matter if I’m on my computer in the middle of a Zoom meeting or watching TV on the couch. Why do cats stick their butt in your face? Is this normal?

Q: My cat sleeps in the bed with me. Why do cats like to sleep with you? Is this normal?

“Even older cats can get bouts of excitement,” says professional animal behavior specialist and author Alana Stevenson, M.S. “Social maturity in male cats is between the ages of 3-5 and for females, it is 2-4 years, so your cat may look like an adult but still be young with a lot of exuberance and playful energy. This is normal, and it’s best to accept and enjoy it!” So while it may seem weird, cats running after using their litter boxes or getting the zoomies in general are normal behaviors, and there’s no need to worry. What you should pay attention to is if your cat stops using the litter box, acts like they’re trying to avoid it altogether or seems like they’re trying to hide out immediately afterward. “Using a litter box is a natural behavior for a cat. When they’re not doing it, there’s a reason and we often have to play detective to figure out why,” Ferrara says. Possible causes for avoiding the litter box include urinary tract infections (UTI), severe constipation or dry stool—all of which would make going to the bathroom painful and, thus, Kitty may begin to associate the box with the pain. “They’ll run to be as far away as possible when they’re finished doing their business,” she says. If your cat suddenly stops using the litter box or seems to avoid it, you should check in with your veterinarian to see what’s going on. Other behaviors to watch for that could be cause for concern, according to Stevenson: Scooting across the floor or focusing on their hind end: These might be signs that your cat has an itch or irritation on their bottom (or they might have a bit of… you know… stuck to their fur). Scratching outside of the box, balancing half in and half out of the box, or not covering their waste: All are possible signs that the litter box is too small or dirty for the cat, or that they may not like the litter. And as for the cat zoomies, Ferrara suggests keeping a log to see when your little predator tends to be super energetic, so you can give them some playtime when they’re the most active. “Look for patterns in the time of day, or whether it happens before or after eating,” she says. “Schedule your playtime for 15 to 20 minutes before that. This will help get the energy out constructively, before your cat finds a way on their own. It will also be more beneficial for their mental enrichment, and is bonding time with the human they love.” Love us or not, they’d probably still prefer it if we didn’t lock eyes with them when they were, you know, in the middle of something important in their litter boxes.,Q: My cat runs out of his litter box as soon as he’s finished using it. Is that normal?