Quirky Cat Mom Blog

Why Are Kittens So Cute?

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This combination of 10 "cute" factors has been shown by scientists to have a profound effect on human brains, causing the release of the feel-good neurotransmitters, dopamine and oxytocin. These are the same chemicals that are released in the brain when we fall in love. The "cute" effect is so deeply ingrained in human consciousness that even pre-school children rate kittens as more adorable than their adult counterparts.

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What Do Cats Love?

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How much do you know about your cat? Apart from boxes, kneading or chasing things... could you list 10 things they like? If you love your cat and are dying to know more about them you cannot miss this new video from AnimalWised. They will explain 10 things cats love so you can provide your cat with what is guaranteed to make them happy! 

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Why Are Cats Scared Of Water?

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This week, we're answering the question of whether cats are scared of water? Pet Air help shed some light on myth!

It is a common myth that cats are scared of water. This isn’t actually true at all and some cats love the opportunity to stretch their sea legs and will eagerly jump in voluntarily. It’s less of a fear, and more of an aversion.

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Why Does My Cat Knead Me?

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Kneading is common behavior in kittens and adult cats alike. In this AnimalWised video on 'Why Does My Cat KNEAD Me? 😼 Origin and Meanings', they'll answer the question as to why a cat kneads in general and what possible reasons they would have to knead you.

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Why Are Cats Noses Wet?

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Does your cat have a very wet nose? The humidity of our cats' noses can change throughout the day. They are affected by temperature, exercise, feeding, grooming and their overall health. In this AnimalWised video we explain if it is normal for cats to have wet noses and what problems they might face if their nose is wetter than usual.

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