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Sometimes our cat’s behaviour can seem a little on the odd side to us humans. Is there any reason that Sylvester head butts us in the morning, or kneads our stomach as we settle down in front of the TV? Actually yes, both these are forms of affection and understanding your cat’s communications strategies can help build up a relationship with your pet and let you know whether your cat is feeling happy or sad.

Why does my cat head butt me?

Waking up in the morning to a cat head-butting you is not as bad as it sounds. Your cat is simply adopting the same communications strategies that it would use with another cat that it enjoys the company of. When cats like each other, they greet one another with a head-butt and this often extends into a full body rub. So if you wake up to a head-butt remember that it’s nothing to worry about; your cat is simply showing you some affection.

Why does my cat’s teeth chatter when he looks at birds through the window?

Why cats adopt these particular communications strategies when looking at birds they can’t reach has divided scientists’ opinion. Some believe that the cat’s teeth are chattering as a sign of frustration at not being able to reach its prey. However, another school of thought is that the cat is chattering in an attempt to emulate the natural call of the bird’s prey in a bid to trap the bird.

Why does my cat knead me before settling on my lap?

Kittens are taught to paw their mother’s breast to release milk when nursing. As a kitten, feeding is a time when a cat feels most content and your cat will take these communications strategies with it into adulthood, kneading or pawing you to show contentment and affection for you. Your cat may also adopt this behaviour when it’s in pain, as a means of comforting itself.

Why does my cat bring dead mice and birds into the house?

Waking up to find a dead mouse on your front doorstep, or worse still in your kitchen, is not a good start to the day. However, it’s behaviour that you should never scold your cat for. Your cat is bringing you gifts and, although you might not appreciate them, it’s a sign of affection. By doing this your cat is also attempting to teach you how to hunt. Mother cats bring dead mice and birds back to their youngsters in order to teach them how to catch their prey and this is simply what your cat is trying to do for you.

Why does my cat arch its back and hiss at the neighbour’s cat?

Cats evolved from the deserts of ancient Egypt and during this time snakes were their number one threat. With most cats terrified of snakes, they try to adopt a snake-like demeanour in order to frighten away rival felines. Arching their back also makes them appear bigger and a result acts as a warning to trespassers onto their territory. Such communications strategies may look terrifying because they are intended to act as a warning. If the other cat fails to retreat after the initial warning then a more serious attack will ensue with your cat lashing out with its paws.

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