Feline Behavior Science Knowledge Base: Understanding Cats Is the True Path to Loving Them

Welcome to CatCatchMe’s Feline Behavior Science series.
Cats may not speak, but they communicate vast amounts of information through body language, vocalizations, movements, and behaviors.

This series will help you:

• Understand what your cat is trying to express
• Learn why cats behave in certain ways
• Identify abnormal behaviors
• Address issues like stress, aggression, and inappropriate elimination
• Build a deeper bond with your cat

🐾 1. Feline Body Language: What Tails, Ears, and Eyes Reveal

You’ll learn to interpret:

• Tail held high vs. lowered
• Dilated pupils vs. normal state
• Ears flattened back signaling tension
• Grooming as self-soothing
• Purring doesn’t always mean happiness

👉 Recommended reading:

• “An Illustrated Guide to Feline Body Language”

🐱 2. Understanding Common Behaviors: Kneading, Purring, Scratching, Midnight Zoomies

Every “quirky behavior” has its reasons:

• Why do cats knead?
• Why do they suddenly race around at night?
• Why do they love high places?
• Why do they stare at you?
• Why are they obsessed with cardboard boxes?

👉 Recommended reading:

• “Why Do Cats Have Midnight Zoomies? A Scientific Explanation”
• “5 Reasons Why Cats Knead”

🛋️ 3. Addressing Unwanted Behaviors: Scratching Furniture, Inappropriate Urination, Aggression, Biting

You’ll learn:

• How to stop cats from scratching sofas
• Solutions for stress-related inappropriate elimination
• Ways to reduce aggressive behavior
• Playful aggression vs. real aggression
• Managing conflicts in multi-cat households

👉 Recommended reading:

• “How to Prevent Cats from Scratching Furniture?”
• “Causes and Solutions for Inappropriate Feline Urination”

🏠 4. Behavior Management in Multi-Cat Households

Includes:

• Step-by-step introduction process for new and resident cats
• Scent exchange and isolation protocols
• Reducing competition for attention
• Food and territory conflicts

👉 Recommended reading:

• “How to Help Two Cats Live in Harmony: A Successful Introduction Guide”

🩺 5. Behavioral Red Flags: When to Seek Veterinary Help?

Watch for:

• Increased hiding
• Persistent vocalization
• Sudden escalation of aggression
• Loss of appetite or thirst
• Excessive licking of specific areas

👉 Recommended reading:

• “10 Behavioral Signs That Could Indicate Illness”

📌 Summary

This Behavior Science series will be regularly updated to help you better understand your cat, reduce misunderstandings, and enhance your life together.