The Discerning Cat
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Provides cat product reviews and guides for Finnicky Felines & their Savvy Servants.
The Discerning Cat
2d ago
Why do cats roll in dirt? Have you ever looked out into the garden to see your beloved purrfect kitty rolling gleefully in the dirt? The complete opposite of seeing your fur baby neatly sitting, licking themselves clean, or admiring your grooming efforts? What’s going on? While our fur babies have dust baths and we ..read more
The Discerning Cat
3d ago
Ah, cats. These agile, smart, and “uncaring” fur babies are one of man’s best friends. But no matter the occasion or how hard you try to impress them, sometimes cats aren’t fond of much. Grumpy Cat was a prime example of this. The famous feline was known for her grumpy disposition, which birthed plenty of ..read more
The Discerning Cat
3d ago
Who doesn’t love it when their cat lies on their back? It’s surely a sign of being ultra calm and relaxed around you, right? It’s also extremely cute. Yet, when you decide to try to rub their belly, you often get the wrath and rage of all cats in history. So why do cats lay on ..read more
The Discerning Cat
5d ago
Humans generally have quite obvious milestones for when a child becomes an adult. This could be the age at which they are allowed to drive a car, drink alcohol, get married, etc., and across the world, this tends to range from 18 to 21 years. But when is a cat an adult? We don’t have ..read more
The Discerning Cat
6d ago
There are many people who have cats as pets, but only some of them are truly what we call cat lovers. This unique breed of humans is crazy in love with their cats and sometimes acts in peculiar ways. It’s no wonder that there are many sayings describing cat lovers and their relationship with their ..read more
The Discerning Cat
6d ago
Every cat owner is aware of how much their cats enjoy grooming. What happens, though, when your kitty starts grooming you? You don’t need to worry about “why does my cat eat my hair” any longer. Several possible answers exist regarding why your cat eats or chews your hair. And if you don’t like this ..read more
The Discerning Cat
6d ago
Cats have a fantastic reputation when it comes to cleanliness. Their special tongues with a texture that resembles sandpaper helps them to remove dirt as it has backward-facing papillae (hooks) made of keratin. It’s pretty cool, but it doesn’t answer the question ‘Why does my cat lick my nose?’ Not only does grooming help keep their coat ..read more
The Discerning Cat
1w ago
Do you frequently catch your cat headbutting you? Ever wonder what it means when a cat does that? Are they showing affection, or could it be a sign of anger? After all, headbutting isn’t a behavior we humans are typically accustomed to. Explore all the explanations in this post about why your cat headbutts you ..read more
The Discerning Cat
1w ago
So, there you are, cozying up with your cat after a tough day. As you bury your face in their fur, you might wonder, “why do cats smell good?” Despite rarely needing a bath, cats are remarkably adept at keeping themselves clean and smelling fresh. In fact, you may notice that other cats you meet—at ..read more
The Discerning Cat
1w ago
Cats have a surprisingly powerful sense of smell. In fact, their sense of smell is considerably stronger than that of humans. A domestic cat’s sense of smell is between 9 and 16 times more powerful than yours, so it is worth knowing what smells do cats hate. Or in other terms, cats have between 45 ..read more