Thriving Cats

Grooming You or Letting You Groom Them

Do Cats Remember Who Treated Them With Kindness?

Bolarinwa Oladeji

Have you ever wondered if your cat truly remembers the gentle strokes, treats, and loving words you’ve given them? The ...

A woman in a hijab reaches out to a cat sitting on a windowsill.

What It Means When a Cat Follows You From Room to Room Silently

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Have you ever caught your cat quietly trailing behind you from room to room, moving like a little shadow—soft paws, ...

Two adorable kittens enjoy a sunny nap indoors, resting on a sandal.

Do Cats Understand When You’re Having a Bad Day?

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Have you ever had one of those days where everything just seems to go wrong, and suddenly your cat curls ...

Cute orange kitten with a collar lying on carpeted stairs, looking at the camera.

How to Be the Human Your Cat Never Knew They Needed

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Have you ever wondered if your cat truly knows how much you care? Or maybe you’ve caught them staring at ...

Detailed shot of a tabby cat with striking eyes and a relaxed pose.

How to Offer Stability to a Cat Who’s Always on Alert

Linnea H, BSc Sociology

Imagine living every day with your senses on high alert, never feeling quite safe, always bracing for the next unexpected ...

7 Cat Behaviors That Indicate Good Health

7 Cat Behaviors That Indicate Good Health

Sameen David

If you live with a cat, you already know how mysterious they can be. They sleep all day, zoom around ...

Side view of crop young female with curly hair in casual clothes hugging and stroking adorable purebred cat while relaxing at home

10 Things Only Cat Owners Understand — and Dog Owners Never Will

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Have you ever wondered why cat people seem to speak a secret language? Why they laugh knowingly at stories of ...

A captivating black and white portrait of a cat gazing thoughtfully out a window, showcasing elegant feline features.

8 Emotional Triggers That Cause Cats to Withdraw

Linnea H, BSc Sociology

Have you ever watched your cat suddenly retreat into a quiet corner, turning away from the world as if hiding ...

Sleeping at Your Feet After an Argument

Why Some Cats Avoid Eye Contact When They’re Bonding

Bolarinwa Oladeji

Have you ever gazed lovingly into your cat’s eyes, only for them to look away just as the moment feels ...

Veterinarian carefully examines a fluffy white cat indoors at a clinic.

12 Quiet Signs Your Cat Is Checking In On You

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Have you ever felt a gentle presence in your home, even when you thought you were alone? Cat owners everywhere ...