Cat Behaviour Articles

How to know if your cat is depressed? Depression and anxiety in cats can manifest in many ways - understanding the signs and designing a supportive environment is key to a settled feline.

Cats are resilient animals, and we often hear of cats who were believed to be lost returning home after days, or even weeks, having seemingly survived on their own the whole time. Alternatively, some cats may suddenly decide to turn their noses up at their usual pet food, refusing to eat it each time you put it down for them. You may therefore be wondering how long cats can survive without food. In this article, WHISKAS investigates how long a cat can go without food.

Sometimes, following the generic cat feeding guide or choosing what is recommended to be the best cat food is not enough to get your cat to eat. Is your cat on a hunger strike, or are they sick? Could they have an upset stomach or are they just a picky eater? It can be worrying when your cat is not getting enough nutrition and losing too much weight. Keep reading to learn some great tips and tricks from Whiskas on how to encourage a kitten or cat to eat.

Even though cats have been human companions for thousands of years, they are still described as ‘semi-domesticated’ because of their independent spirit. This can make training and teaching a cat tricks rather difficult. But one of the most effective ways is through a technique called ‘clicker training’ and it involves positive reinforcement of desired behaviour. Here’s some tips to get you started:

Just like their ancestors, your cat's behaviour is driven by a wide range of natural instincts. Understanding the complexities of these instincts - together with body language, scent, touch, and vocalisations contribute to a better awareness of their mood and temperament.

To us cat lovers, a purr is music to our ears. Not only is the sound soothing, but we also associate it with happiness. And a happy cat makes a happy cat parent, right?