Archive for May 26th, 2008
Why does a cat go to the visitor who doesn’t like cats?
When one cat is threatening another, it stares boldly, sometimes hisses, and frequently moves in toward the other cat. Usually, the person who doesn’t like cats avoids looking at it, doesn’t talk to it, and sits quietly, hoping to be ignored by the cat. The cat, therefore, sees the person’s behavior as “cat-friendly” and practically inviting.
Why does a cat sometimes wash its fur immediately after being petted?
There are two theories on this behavior. One theory proposes that the cat is getting rid of the human smell. The other is that the cat is furthering the pleasure of his association with you by tasting your scent.
Why does your cat bring you dead or dying creatures?
There are at least four differing theories on this behavior:
- Your cat is bringing you a present, in appreciation for you feeding it or as a sign of affection.
- Your cat realizes you are a totally incompetent mouser and is trying to educate you.
- The cat is bringing her prey home to where it is safe, where she usually eats.
- The cat is simply trying to make sure you have fresh food.
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OK people I’ve been getting a lot of questions about why so cats this and why do cats that…. So I’ve decided to open an on-going cat seminar to answer all of your why do cats questions.
I know that us cats are a unique species, we are FULL of personality, we are clever, we can seem to be lazy at times, while very focused and stubborn at other times. We love company but we also love our independance and sace.
We have some strange behaviors like spraying and purring and sitting in high places…..
So hang in there We will answer all of these questions and more in the upcoming posts.
For now - my advice is - accept not knowing.
You’ve heard of several kinds of cat
And my opinion now is that
You should need no interpreter to understand our character
You’ve learned enough to take the view
That cats are very much like you
You’ve seen us both at work and games
And learnt about our proper names
Our habits and our habitat
But how would you ad-dress a cat
So first your memory I’ll jog
And say: a cat is not a dog
So first your memory I’ll jog
And say: a cat is not a dog
With cats, some say one rule is true
Don’t speak ’till you are spoken to
Myself I do not hold with that
I say, you should ad-dress a cat
But always keep in mind that he resents familiarity
You bow, and taking off your hat, ad-dress him in this form “O cat”!
Before a cat will condescend
To treat you as a trusted friend
Some little token of esteem is needed, like a dish of cream
And you might now and then supply
Some caviar or strassburg pie
Some potted grouse or salmon paste
He’s sure to have his personal taste
And so in time you’ll reach your aim
And call him by his name
A cat’s entitled to expect
These evidences of respect
So this is this and that is that
And there’s how you ad-dress a cat
A cat’s entitled to expect these evidences of respect
So this is this and that is that
And there’s how you ad-dress a cat
T.S. Elliot
