Why does your cat do that?
Know your cat's normal.
Short quizzes that help explain the everyday things cats do.
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Why you can trust our quizzes
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What's your cat up to?
Pick the one that sounds like your cat.
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Wakes you up at 5 a.m.?
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Scratches the sofa?
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Won't sit on your lap?
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Ignores the toy, loves the box?
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What you get from our quizzes
Your cat's type
Find out which type fits your cat best. Add their name if you like, and we'll use it in the result.
Why cats do it
Your result explains common reasons for the habit.
Small changes to try
Simple, practical tips. Every reason and tip links to its source.
When to call a vet
Every result says when it's time to call your vet, with local contacts for the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.
Our sources include International Cat Care, the Cornell Feline Health Center, the ASPCA, VCA Animal Hospitals and PetMD. We link to their public pages. They haven't reviewed or endorsed our quizzes. Our quizzes are for fun and general information. They can't diagnose anything, and if you tell us your cat has a warning sign, we point you to your vet. How our quizzes work
Healthy, happy and free from pain
That's what we want for every pet. We're starting with cats. They'll wake you at 5 a.m. for breakfast, but they won't tell you when something hurts. Knowing what's normal for your cat helps you notice sooner when something changes. Why we make these quizzes