Cats, just like us, can get stressed out and want to beam themselves somewhere pretty. A cat who has a cat tree or a shelving is going to be able to cope with that situation much better than a cat who doesn't have those escape routes. Cats prefer interactions with humans where they control the interaction. So icontact is very important. Being friends with a cat means letting them take the wheel. It's all on their terms, which is fine because they have sharper teeth in us.
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CATS! Kittens. Tigers. Purring. Toys. Litterboxes. We cover it all in this abridged and G-rated Felinology version for Smologites, or just anyone who doesn’t want to listen to swearing with their science. Professional cat behavior expert Dr. Mikel Delgado dishes on domestication, cats on leashes, why they want to sit on your laptop, how to play with cats the right way, if tigers make biscuits, and so much more. Get inside the head of your favorite, furry enigmas and you'll love them even more. Also: scoop that box. Doctor’s orders.
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