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Cat behaviour explained
Purring, kneading, head-butts and 3 a.m. zoomies: why cats do what they do, and when a behaviour means something is wrong.
"Why does my cat do that?" What people ask AI and Google about cats
In Spain and Poland, questions about animal behaviour make up as big a share of AI conversations as gardening, and more than skincare. Here's what the Anthropic Economic Index and Google search data reveal about cat people, and the answers to the questions they ask most.
30 Sept 2026
Why do cats purr? (It isn't always happiness)
Purring usually means contentment, but cats also purr when they're hungry, stressed, in pain or unwell. Here's what science says about the purr, the hidden "cry" in a hungry cat's purr, and how to tell a happy purr from a worried one.
30 Sept 2026
Why do cats knead? The "making biscuits" mystery explained
Cats knead soft things (and people) with a rhythmic push of their paws. It starts in kittenhood and usually means comfort and trust. Here's why cats knead, why some drool or suckle while doing it, and how to cope with the claws.
30 Sept 2026
Why does my cat follow me everywhere (even to the bathroom)?
Your cat trails you from room to room and waits outside the bathroom door. Usually it's attachment, curiosity and routine, but sometimes it's hunger, boredom or anxiety. Here's how to tell, and what research says about cats' bonds with people.
30 Sept 2026
Why does my cat head-butt me? (Bunting explained)
A firm bonk of the forehead against your face or hand is one of the nicest compliments a cat can give. Here's what head-butting (bunting) means, why it's about scent and trust, and how to respond.
30 Sept 2026
Why does my cat bite me? Love bites, play and petting
One minute your cat is purring on your lap, the next they sink their teeth into your hand. Here are the main reasons cats bite (play, overstimulation, fear and pain), the warning signs to watch for, and how to stop the biting kindly.
30 Sept 2026
Why do cats love boxes so much?
Buy a cat an expensive bed and they'll sit in the box it came in. There's real science behind it: boxes help cats feel safe and less stressed. Here's why cats love boxes, and how to use that to help a shy or anxious cat.
30 Sept 2026
Why do cats eat grass? What the research says
Cats are carnivores, yet most of them nibble grass. It's rarely because they feel ill. Here's what a large UC Davis study found, the leading theories, and how to offer grass safely, avoiding toxic plants.
30 Sept 2026
Why does my cat chirp and chatter at birds?
Your cat sits at the window, jaw quivering, making strange clicking and chirping sounds at the birds outside. Here's what chattering and chirping probably mean, why it's usually harmless, and how to give an indoor hunter an outlet.
30 Sept 2026