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Why cats puff up their fur

Our cat’s fur is like a pressure gauge of their emotional moods. The higher it rises, the more pressure our cat is feeling. We invoke this, or ignore this, at our peril. see more Lolcats and funny pictures Fur puffing … Continue reading

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Dear Pammy, My cat is like Jekyll and Hyde

A reader writes: I have had a feral cat for 2 months now. I used to be able to pet her and she seemed to enjoy it. Now I pet her for a short period of time, then she seems … Continue reading

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Why cats hide under beds

There’s two reasons insecurity will send cats under our bed. One: beds are perfect “dens” for scoping out the unknown. There’s enough room to get away from the edges, and lots of bulk up top. Two: our bed is in … Continue reading

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