{"id":1482,"date":"2022-02-03T18:17:30","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T23:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/?p=1482"},"modified":"2022-02-03T18:17:31","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T23:17:31","slug":"cute-cat-behaviors-you-may-recognize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/cute-cat-behaviors-you-may-recognize\/","title":{"rendered":"Cute Cat Behaviors You May Recognize"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/iStock-820785498-1024x652.jpg\" alt=\"Cat behavior.\" class=\"wp-image-1483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/iStock-820785498-1024x652.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/iStock-820785498-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/iStock-820785498-768x489.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/iStock-820785498-1536x978.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/iStock-820785498-2048x1303.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats are known for being cuddly, curious, and downright cute, and at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/\">Parkside Animal Hospital<\/a>, we love helping you keep your felines healthy and happy throughout their lives. We are a certified <a href=\"https:\/\/catfriendly.com\/keep-your-cat-healthy\/cat-friendly-practice\/\">Cat Friendly Practice\u00ae<\/a>, which means we strive to always give your cats the least stressful experience possible, whether you\u2019re here for a routine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/services\/wellness-preventive-care.html\">preventive care visit<\/a>, or something more complex like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/services\/surgery.html\">surgical procedure<\/a>. Your cat\u2019s comfort is always our number one priority!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>In honor of our fabulous feline friends, we\u2019ve compiled some cute cat behaviors and what your cat friend might be trying to tell you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"making-biscuits\">Making Biscuits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All cat owners are familiar with the unique cat behavior known as kneading or \u201cmaking biscuits.\u201d Cats enjoy kneading on soft surfaces like blankets or pillows, and of course, your lap! This behavior is thought to be related to a kitten\u2019s instinct to stimulate her mother\u2019s milk. When your cat lovingly kneads your legs (claws and all!), you can be sure her affection for you runs deep.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"knocking-items-off-of-high-places\">Knocking Items Off of High Places<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Countless YouTube videos document this mischievous, counter-clearing cat behavior. Just what is it about knocking objects off of shelves that cats delight in so much? Cats instinctively swat at prey, so she may be checking out that delicate vase to see if she can \u201coverpower\u201d it, or she just might want your attention. Be sure she has plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/cat-behavior-enrichment-activities-for-indoor-cats\/\">indoor stimulation<\/a> throughout the day, and perhaps she won\u2019t attack your belongings so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-zoomies\">The Zoomies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When your feline dashes through the house at breakneck speed\u2014quite often late at night\u2014she may be trying to re-energize herself after sleeping all day or practicing her instinct to chase down prey. Oddly enough, you might also witness this behavior after she uses the litter box! Occasionally, this can mean that the process was uncomfortable and may warrant a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/services\/wellness-preventive-care.html\">cat wellness checkup<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tucking-themselves-into-tight-spaces\">Tucking Themselves Into Tight Spaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever opened a dresser drawer or pulled back the blankets on your bed and found a cat napping, you\u2019re not alone. Cats love to curl up in cozy spaces, like boxes, cabinets, and corners. This cute cat behavior has probably been handed down by their ancestors, who slept hidden away from predators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"singing-the-song-of-their-people\">Singing the Song of Their People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats have quite the repertoire of musical sounds! They will chatter and chirp with excitement at the birds outside; meow to greet you or to ask for food; and belt out sing-song yowls when something in their domain isn\u2019t up to par. A cat will often yowl at another cat outside; when she\u2019s lonely or trapped; or when something in her environment has changed. If you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/your-golden-girl-or-boy-making-the-most-of-the-senior-pet-years\/\">senior pet<\/a>, it\u2019s best to <a href=\"tel:+1-705-223-3404\">give us a call<\/a>, in case she is yowling due to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/a-practical-guide-how-to-know-if-your-pet-is-in-pain\/\">pain<\/a> or dementia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you\u2019ve enjoyed our exploration of cute cat behaviors, and we look forward to seeing your favorite feline at your next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/beneath-the-surface-the-importance-of-routine-pet-wellness-exams\/\">cat wellness<\/a> visit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cats are known for being cuddly, curious, and downright cute, and at Parkside Animal Hospital, we love helping you keep your felines healthy and happy throughout their lives. We are a certified Cat Friendly Practice\u00ae, which means we strive to always give your cats the least stressful experience possible, whether you\u2019re here for a routine [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64,146,10],"tags":[59,172,171],"class_list":["post-1482","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-the-cats-meow","category-training-behavior","category-you-your-pet","tag-cat-behavior","tag-cat-care","tag-cat-wellness"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Cute Cat Behaviors You May Recognize | Parkside Animal Hospital<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/cute-cat-behaviors-you-may-recognize\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Cute Cat Behaviors You May Recognize | Parkside Animal Hospital\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Cats are known for being cuddly, curious, and downright cute, and at Parkside Animal Hospital, we love helping you keep your felines healthy and happy throughout their lives. 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