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Ever settled in for a cozy evening, only to have your cat surprise you with a sudden nip? One minute they’re purring and kneading your lap, the next they’re testing your reflexes with a playful (or ...

It sounds as if your cat is suffering from hair loss (or alopecia), which can be caused by several factors. It can be due to a problem with the hair follicles, abnormalities of the hair growth cycle ...

Cats bite out of playfulness or to send their owners a message. Buy cat toys to give your cat something else to bite. Praise gentle behavior to lessen your cat's aggression. Cats are the second most ...

If you have a cat, it's happened to you: You're scratching her favorite spot and she's purring with pleasure when all of a sudden she turns on you. Why do cats do this? No one really knows for sure.

As natural predators, cats often try to bite their owners—whether during playtime or when being pet. The behavior is normal, but why do cats bite? When should it be a cause of concern, and how does ...