Blurbal Perspective

As humans, we find staring to be rude and, at times, intimidating. In the cat world, it can mean something else. If you have ever been a cat parent, you've probably been the victim of a cat stare. Fear not, it does not mean that your furbaby is going to hurt you. In fact, a cat stare is friendly. It means that you are the center of their universe. It means that you are the most interesting being in their life. It is a symbol of love. It could also mean that their food dish is empty, but it is mainly a love stare. When you find your cat staring at you, give them a 'slow blink.' A slow blink is the equivalent of a cat kiss. Cats are very big on body language. Show your cat that you find them interesting as well. Smile at them, pet them, and talk to them. It will make their day, along with some quality playtime.

Cats make an abundance of interesting sounds, meows, yowls, hisses, purrs, chirps, and more. One of the most peculiar sounds that a cat can make is a "trilling" sound. Other words to describe this vocalization is a squeak, chirp, or chirrup. Cats may express this vocalization when happy to see their human(s) or a cat friend. In cat speak, a trill is a way to greet something or someone friendly. You may hear your cat make the vocalization at a higher note. This is their way of inviting you to play or feed them. Trills can also be expressed as a warning sign. For example, you get home after a long day at the office. All you want to do is just sit down and rest your aching bones. If you are about to sit down where your furbaby is sitting, you may be greeted with a warning trill. It is basically your cat's way of saying, "Hey! I'm sitting here! Please don't park that 'thang' on top of me!" Here is a clip of a cat trilling (it will give you ...

Those of us who are cat parents want the best for our furbabies. We want to make sure they have all the food they need to stay healthy. We make sure they always have plenty of water to drink. We also make sure that they are warm enough in their beds. Their health and well-being are of the utmost importance. Through all the busyness of life, however, certain areas may be accidentally overlooked, such as the health of the cat's ears. Cats rely on their ears in order to hear the sounds around them. The ears are also important for overall health and well-being. It is important to maintain cleanliness of the ears on a weekly basis. When examining your cat's ears, make sure that the cat's outer ear has no bald spots. When examining the inner ear, make sure that the inner surface is light pink and clean. Cleaning your cat's ears Your furbaby may be a tad squirmy during this time, so it is important to pet them and talk to them in a soothing voice. Grab a vet-reco...

Cats can be fickle creatures, but there are ways to tell whether or not your cat loves you. Here are a few ways in which cats are saying, "I love you ." Purring While this may be a sure fire way to tell if a cat loves you, it can also mean a mixture of other things. If a cat is anxious, they may try to calm themselves down by purring. If your furbaby is purring in your presence, more than likely it means that they feel content with you and cared for, just as they were with their cat mother. Grooming Cats are not necessarily known for being notorious lickers like dogs, but when they do lick you, consider yourself chosen by your kitty. Licking is one of the ultimate signs of affection that you can receive from a kitty. Showing of the belly If your cat flops down on their side and exposes their belly, that is a compliment right there. Exposing their belly makes the cat vulnerable, and if he or she is exposing it to you, they trust you more than anything in the...

Anyone who has ever been a cat parent probably has heard a multitude of sounds coming from their furbaby. Some cat parents may have heard a snoring sound coming from their furbaby. Just like in humans, snoring occurs when the upper airway passages vibrate and make noise during breathing. The snoring occurs when the upper airway tissues are relaxed while sleeping. Cat breeds that are more likely to be snorers include short-nosed cats and Persian cats. While the noise may be fascinating and cute, snoring in cats could signify a health problem. The most common health problem that can lead to snoring is a weight problem. If your cat is overweight or obese, excess body fat can accumulate on the tissues that surround your cat's airways, thus producing the snoring. If your cat has an upper respiratory infection, they might develop a snoring habit. The congestion of mucus buildup in the airways could produce snoring in your furbaby. If your cat is an outdoor cat, foreign objects...