1. OK, there's this weird thing my cats do that's even somewhat of a bit hard to try and explain. I'm sure anyone who has a cat or has ever had a cat most likely has experienced this one. It's that really strange expression my cats get on their face after smelling something; you know, that one where their mouth props open for so many seconds and they have this dazed sort of look about them. What is this about? It's a reaction from our felines of something that smells "foul" or disgusting to them. There's really no known explanation for this other than cats are just a weird species and do some very odd and weird things sometimes. It's a feline reaction known as the "flehmen response" to an exceptionally enjoyable scent. It's an arousal response used only by male cats when smelling such scents as those left by female cats.

2. Something else my cats do that strikes me as a bit odd is that of them "chattering" their teeth. This usually occurs when they're looking out a window at birds, or whatever else they may be seeing, and then all of a sudden they'll start making this chattering-like sound with their mouths. It might best be compared to the chattering noise we humans sometimes make with our teeth like when we feel cold from chilly weather outside. Why is it, though, that my cat is making this sound? The chattering sound represents that of the cat's "killing bite" of which most likely would be inflicted on such prey if kitty could get to it. None Of These The chattering sound is a cat's way of showing his excitement and/or frustration at seeing potential prey that he's unable to get to. Both Of These

3. My cats spend a whole lot of their time just licking and grooming themselves. Is the reason for this only just because they are so extremely fastidious about keeping clean? Yes No

4. Yes, I must admit, I do truly believe my cats are goofy creatures! Every time I go shopping and come home with paper bags, or even cardboard boxes at times, they insist on checking them out and crawling and/or climbing inside of them. What is it about these that my cats are so adamantly intrigued with? They're looking for and trying to find just what it is I bought and brought home for them. They're drawn to the scents of such paper and cardboard for reasons not well understood. Once again, who really knows why it is they're so intrigued for cats are just way too weird to figure out. They view them as toys that they can use for hunting practice.

5. Why is it that my cats insist upon bringing me their dead prey, or what might also be known or referred to as bringing me "presents"? My cat is proudly trying to scare me to death with his newfound gift for me. My cat sees me as its kitten figure and is trying to introduce me to the concept of hunting. My cat is trying to show me that if he had to, he'd be able to survive in the wild. All of these

6. This next behavior I have experienced with only one of my cats. She's a real sweetheart, but when she's being petted or loved on, she'll start licking on your arm, leg, hand, or wherever, which can be really scary sometimes because she'll then bite and grab ahold of your skin for a few seconds, which usually hurts, and then let go. She'll continue this repeated action of the licking and biting sequence over and over again until she's no longer being petted or loved on. It doesn't appear as if she means to be aggressive especially since she's not really sinking her teeth into the skin but rather just holding them there for a few seconds. But nonetheless, is this behavior most likely still attributed to aggression? Yes No

7. I thought I was the only cat owner in the entire world with a cat who does this next behavior, but I found out that I am indeed not alone. One of my male cats, who is now 11 years old, has had an obsession with licking anything that's plastic, from trash bags to the plastic wrapping on toilet paper packages, for as long as I can remember. I just always figured that I had a most abnormal and strange cat. In actuality, though, there are some beliefs and theories as to why cats exhibit this behavior, but of the following statements, which one is NOT one of them? Cats could be just relieving anxiety in some way by doing this. Cats may be testing the slight "odor" that emanates from these products, or may find that "odor" simply irresistible. Cats who do this may be lacking something from their diet. Cats may enjoy the coolness and texture of such plastic on their tongues.

8. Another strange behavior exhibited by my 11 year old male is that of him scratching his paws on glass windows in a digging-like sort of motion. He usually only does this when I'm outdoors and he can see me through our sliding glass door. He's an indoor-only cat and seems to be quite frustrated when he does this. He's also a bit vocal during his persistent scratching of the glass. Which of the following would be the most logical reasoning behind why my cat and other cats alike do this? It's most likely that the cat is so truly naive that he thinks he's going to actually be able to scratch his way through the glass barrier. None of these It's most likely a cat's way of showing his dislike for being trapped indoors and therefore has decided to be destructive in tearing down the barrier that keeps him there. It's most likely a cat's way of testing and/or verifying that there is actually a barrier between him and what he sees beyond the glass.

9. Something I've always been a bit curious about where cats are concerned is the reasoning behind why it is they like to use litter boxes and/or like to bury their waste. From the following, which statement might best explain this? When in the wild, it's a way for cats to protect their trail from predators. Cats are fastidious. All of these It's an effort of the cat as to not offend.

10. One thing I've always wondered about is why most cats seem to go crazy over catnip. My cats do all sorts of crazy things such as rolling their entire bodies all around in it, sprint dashing, and performing leaps through the air; however, the effects of the catnip never seem to really last for all that long before my cats are then fast asleep in a dazed, daydreamy-like sort of state. What is it about catnip that causes such happenings? Both of these Catnip has addictive drug-like substances in it that cause cats to have moments of pleasurable behaviors. None of these Catnip is an aphrodisiac.

11. OK, I've already admitted I believe my cats are goofy creatures, but could they be completely insane as well? When my cats do this next thing, I'm left wondering if they just might be. It's when all of a sudden, out of the blue, my cat takes off at full speed in a mad dash back and forth throughout the house in what I perceive as some sort of manic attack! One of my cats even makes growling sounds as he's dashing around in his crazed, insane-like state. Others who have witnessed any of my cats doing this have asked me ever so seriously what is wrong with my cat and if he's all right or not. So, what is wrong with them and why is it they do this? Cats who do this are indeed truly insane and/or possessed. It's a cat's way of releasing built-up anger toward its owner. It's a cat's way of releasing pent-up sexual frustrations. It's a cat's way of releasing pent-up energy.

12. Something my cats do all the time is to rub their head against me, usually my leg. Why is it exactly that they and other cats rub their heads against their owners like this? They are depositing their scents on us. All of these They are showing us just how much they love us. They do this to exhibit their claims on us as "theirs".

13. My cats must hate it when I'm talking on the telephone, because just about every time I do, along will come at least one of them demanding I give them some sort of attention. What is it about me being on the phone that causes my cat(s) to act this way? My cat is annoyed that I'm talking to someone else and not paying any attention to him. My cat is responding to what he perceives as my conversation with him. My cat is basically just a spoiled brat who likes to drive me crazy while I'm on the phone. My cat is curious as to the sound he hears coming from the phone.

14. I'm sure most everyone who has ever owned a cat, or even those who haven't, are familiar with the fact that cats are very curious creatures. One probably has even heard the saying, "Curiosity killed the cat." So, why is it exactly that cats are so darn curious all the time? Cats use curiosity as a means to get attention. None of these A cat's curiosity is derived from a mischievous compulsion. Cats are curious by nature due to their natural hunt instinct.

15. Have you ever owned or seen a cat who will roll over onto his/her back and completely expose his/her stomach? This is something all my cats do, but I have one who not only does this more so than the others, but he even sleeps that way for hours and hours as well. Could this exposing of the stomach be attributed as a sign from my cat that he feels completely secure and safe with me? Yes No