Tag: Cat behavior
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Why Does My Cat Rub Its Face on the Wall? Head Bunting vs. Dangerous Head Pressing
[안심이 요약 (new_ansim_summary)] When a cat gently rubs its cheeks or forehead along walls, furniture, other cats, or your legs, it is usually normal facial rubbing or head bunting associated with scent communication and familiar social contact. Rubbing the face is very different from persistently pressing the head against a wall, especially when head pressing…
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Feline Cystitis: 7 Clues That Separate FIC From a Bacterial UTI—and When a Blocked Cat Is an Emergency
1. Blood in the urine, straining and frequent litter-box visits can occur with FIC, stones, urethral obstruction or bacterial UTI, so appearance alone does not identify the cause. 2. FIC is common in otherwise healthy younger adult cats, while bacterial UTI becomes more likely with older age or conditions such as CKD and diabetes. 3.…
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Why Do Cats Bite When Being Petted? Dealing with “Petting Aggression” That Happens Mid-Purr
1. The reason cats bite while being petted is due to sensory overstimulation. 2. Make sure to identify warning signs such as tail thumping or ears pinned back before they bite. 3. Stop petting immediately upon seeing warning signs, and consult a veterinarian if you suspect a persistent pain response. [공감] For the pet parents…