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Cat Behaviour

Why Do Cats Hide? Stress, Storms, Illness and When to Worry

Why do cats hide? Hiding is normal cat behaviour for sleep and safety, and stress from fireworks, building works, other cats or a new home can trigger it. Hiding more than usual can also mean illness, so learn when to see a vet.

October 20269 min read

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Dog Behaviour

Signs Your Dog Loves You (and How to Tell With a Cat)

The signs your dog loves you include soft eye contact, leaning on you, following you and a loose, wiggly body. Cats show it with slow blinks, a raised tail, head rubs and kneading. Learn what each sign means, and when a change needs a vet.

October 20269 min read

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Dog Body Language

Dog and Cat Body Language: What Your Pet Is Really Telling You

Dog and cat body language decoded: what tail wags, ears, eyes, play bows, belly-up rolls, barks, meows, purrs and scent marking mean, why you must read the whole body in context, and when a change in behaviour means a trip to the vet.

October 20269 min read

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Aggressive Cat Grooming

How to Handle an Aggressive Cat During Grooming Without Stress

Aggressive cat grooming can stem from fear, pain or overstimulation. Learn the warning signs that mean stop, how to groom an aggressive cat in short low-stress sessions, why scruffing is out, what to do after a bite and when sudden aggression needs a vet. For Mumbai pet parents.

October 202610 min read