Cats will never play the piano. (Okay, they will never play well.) But they have ways of using their paws, teeth, and leverage to get into, or take apart, objects we might not expect. I’ve had cats open cabinet doors… which have latches. They’ve gotten into food storage containers when their treats or catnip are [...]
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Cat Proof the Computer
Cats love computers. But this is an unrequited love. It’s distressing to have a cat walking across our keyboard, rearranging the wires, or playing hockey with our flash drive. Why are cats so fascinated? There’s the practical side: computers move and make noises and hold the promise of enjoyable interaction. There’s the abstract side: we [...]
Cats and Breakables
What are the ways cats can break our delicate stuff? There’s the mad dash across the table, either alone or in a game of chase. But there’s also our own actions that can get stuff broken. more animals In our case, we can sin by omission, such as leaving our most treasured and delicate objects [...]
When Taste Buds Betray
Why does our cat ignore the healthy food we bought at the health food store, and yet beg for marshmallows, mandarin oranges, and ice cream? Why does the same cat who asks for the kitchen faucet to be turned on then want to drink out of the humidifier? How can cats, who are so fussy [...]
Cat, the tool user
Recent research indicates that tool use among animals is more widespread than we might think. The study I linked to did not mention cats. But those of us who live with cats know just how agile those paws can be. see more crazy cat pics Cats can turn doorknobs or faucets, open drawers, and pop [...]
