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Pro member Cats are majestic and mysterious, even mythical, as some would put it. It comes as no surprise that people, who have always been fascinated by them, have tried to explain reasons for their behavior. But some observations are less true than others, and the explanations of the true nature of felines have given birth to many myths. One could say that myths are somewhat harmless, but in reality, they might cause real damage to the cats or the relationship between them and their owner. Tatiana Kulikova is an expert in zoopsychology, a branch of psychology that helps explain why certa...

Cats don't just love their comfort; they insist on it. Because of it, our home is stuffed with comfy cushions. Target's favourite is a giant, soft red-and-blue medallion print that sits on the red chair. The Sarawak batik that we share at night comes a close second. Swooner's is delft blue-and-white pad that lies on the garden bench outside. We've had to repair two little rips in it because it's worn from the hot sun and quiet, happy clawing. We don't dare replace it, though, because it's been his since he was a kitten. Tic Tac sleeps on her high shelf, queen of all she surveys. Also, like Go...

Photo: 123rf.com One of the things about living in the suburbs is that we have lots of green space. It also means we have birds, rodents, bugs of all kinds, lizards and more. I love it, I think it's important to be connected with nature, but some visitors can be difficult. Recently, one of the more difficult visitors paid a visit. It was the first day of Chinese New Year. As holidays and weekends are busy times for me, I finished my therapy sessions at lunchtime and trotted down the stairs. Tic Tac saw me coming and meowed in welcome. But when she jumped off the big red chair by the front win...

Cats seem to be fascinated with plants and flowers. But some plants are toxic for felines. — dpa What is it with cats and their incessant urge to dig into every plant that they come across? No matter how many times you have told them not to, they keep munching on leaves or even turn pots over entirely in their excitement. However, even though it might sometimes seem like they are doing it just to spite you, your cat is probably bored. “It’s especially young and playful cats who pounce on plants, ” pet trainer Michaela Asmuss from Germany explains. A cat living in a flat without much c...

Things can be calm between a dog and cat, provided you make sure both have a similar temperament and their own space at home. — dpa If you’re asking yourself if you should get a dog or whether a cat would be a better choice: who says you can’t have both? Does there have to be a bad relationship between a dog and cat sharing one household? Not necessarily, your vet will likely tell you. If you pay attention to the temperaments of both, you can even be rewarded with a harmonious pair of pets. Hildegard Jung from Germany’s Veterinary Medical Society says first of all, both animals have t...