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Cat wellness, decoded.

Evidence-led guides to indoor cat behavior, enrichment, and wellbeing — written by cat people, reviewed against the research.

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A relaxed cat doing a slow blink in soft afternoon light — a classic sign of a happy, comfortable cat
Behavior

Signs of a Happy Cat: 12 Things to Look For

How to tell your cat is happy — 12 body language and behavior signals, from slow blinks to belly exposure, that indicate a content, well-adjusted cat.

January 28, 2026 · 6 min read
A cat staring out a window, an iPhone next to it showing a bird channel — depicting boredom and a possible enrichment fix
Behavior

Cat Boredom Signs: How to Tell, and What to Do About It

How to spot a bored, under-stimulated cat — destructive behavior, overgrooming, attention demands — and what works to fix it.

January 22, 2026 · 6 min read
A timer next to an iPad running a cat TV channel — illustrating session length guidance for cats
Behavior

How Long Should Cats Watch Cat TV? A Behaviorist's Answer

How long should cats watch cat TV? The short answer: 20–60 minutes per session, 2–3 times a day. Here's the reasoning, the signals to watch for, and what to do after.

January 16, 2026 · 6 min read
A close-up of a cat's focused eyes — the visual attention indoor cat TV is designed to engage
Behavior

Is Cat TV Good for Cats? What the Research Actually Says

Is cat TV good for cats, or just a viral trend? Here's what behaviorists and welfare research actually say — and the rules that make it useful.

January 14, 2026 · 6 min read

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