All Your Questions About the Secret Life of Cats

The pull tabs and openers are the only things we can legally refer to ourselves as “owners” of cats. We are their new evolved species of roommate. We are their evolved roommates.

No other group of cats offers as much potential entertainment as the family cat. Cats are completely unaware of their own behavior, and to most cats, their existence is a mystery. Owners are perplexed by their cat's behavior. In this group, a few of the common and prominent questions and behaviors will be discussed. For a little entertainment, we will use a little of a cat’s behavior as a break from their typical cat behavior.

1. What is the phenomenon of “Zoomies”

In a cat’s normal day, as one of the most common curiosities of owning a cat, we see and may appreciate the “blur,” or “squishy” scurrying across the floor with exaggerated movements. Very few are prone to appreciate the mini sparks of lightning as genuine mini lightning sparks. Cue the eye rolling. Hurrying across the floor with exaggerated movements and background sound effects is called “crazy.”

This behavior is called zoomies (hits and misses). For most cat owners, cats will be a ball of energy at some point. Most cat owners know this phenomenon is common, so there is no real concern. Cats, from their human perspective, are young and energetic. However, from a human perspective, this is young, energetic behavior that will become old and not energetic behavior.

1. Understanding Cat Slow Blinks

Have you ever seen your cat across the room and noticed them do a small blink?

In cat language, this is done as an expression of trust, as demonstrating such behavior indicates that they trust you not to attack them. It'll be your cat's way of saying “I trust you”. > Pro tip: try to do this back to your cat. It is the best way to show you are trying to speak their language. It'll lower their stress, too.

1. What is the Box Obsession About?

Even though you probably bought a multi-level kitten condo for your cat, they are always going to default to playing with the box instead. Why?

Boxes are a safe place for your cats to retreat to, which is always going to be an area that feels a little safer for them.

They also insulate the box and keep their body heat up, also giving them a place that cats feel satisfying and is easy to scratch.

4. Five Guidelines from Cats to be Understood by Humans

A hypothetical guide from cats to humans might include the following:

Rule

Description

The 2:00 AM Serenade

I must sing the song of my people while you try to sleep.

The Keyboard Law

If it is flat, rectangular, and you are looking at it, I shall sit on it.

The Gravity Test

All glass objects on counters must be tested for gravity. Repeatedly.

The Closed Door Policy

No door shall remain closed. I don't want to go in; I just want the option.

The Belly Trap

I will show you my soft belly. If you touch it, I have the legal right to use all four paws and teeth.

5. Health and happiness: How to keep your kitty purring

A happy cat also requires mental stimulation, in addition to head scratches and treats. "Play" is not just "play" for cats, since they are instinctual hunters.

Vertical Space: Cats love being up high. When you provide wall shelves and tall cat trees, they feel a sense of ownership.

Hydration: Most cats enjoy running water more than standing water, so consider a cat fountain to keep them hydrated.

Safe Greens: Make sure to have some cat-safe grass or catnip around to satisfy their urge to chew on plants.

1. Final Thoughts
2. A horrible description of cats is calling them a mix of mashed potatoes and wild animals. They are predators and have enough claws and bite power to do real damage, and yet snuggle up to you and sleep. They also teach us about personal boundaries and how to relax with a good nap. They even teach us to find joy in the small things, such as a loose bottle cap, a sunbeam on the carpet, or an empty box.
3. This means that when your fluffy feline strikes again and knocks a pen off the desk in front of you, don’t get mad at them. They are not your pets; you are the help in their domain.
4. If you joined the cat strike and have a funny cat fail story or a picture of a cat being weird in a great spot, share it with us in the comments here, and let’s enjoy the great cat strike!