CatsAre Cats Nocturnal? Why Dawn and Dusk Come First
Cats are crepuscular, not nocturnal. Why they peak at dawn and dusk, why 5 a.m. wakeups happen, and when night yowling needs a veterinarian.
Dr. Janet Greenfield
11 min read·
Cats
Cat guides: sleep, purring, and night vision
Cat pages here start with the short answer: crepuscular, not nocturnal, and they still need some light to see.
Dr. Janet Greenfield, BVMS, CVA, CERP, writes each live guide. Facts come from named public sources. These pages do not replace the veterinarian who sees that animal.
Published cats guides
6 live guides in this category. Each one is a full article with sources.
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CatsWhy Do Cats Purr? Not Only Because They Are Happy
Cats purr when they are content, and also when they are stressed or in pain. VCA, CFA, and what the 25-150 Hz healing idea actually claims.
Dr. Janet Greenfield
11 min read·
CatsCan Cats See in the Dark? Dim Light, Not Total Dark
Cats cannot see in total darkness. They see far better than people in dim light. Tapetum lucidum, PetMD’s 5.5-7 times figure, and night-light myths.
Dr. Janet Greenfield
10 min read·
CatsWhy Do Cats Knead? The Paws Push Because Nursing Started It
Kneading is leftover kitten nursing. Why cats push with their paws on laps and blankets, and when one swollen paw is a call.
Dr. Janet Greenfield
10 min read·
CatsWhy Do Cats Lick You? Social Grooming, Not a Lab Test
Cats lick people as social grooming. Why the lick-then-bite happens, and when bald patches or raw skin need a veterinarian.
Dr. Janet Greenfield
10 min read·
CatsAre Roses Toxic to Cats? ASPCA Says Garden Roses Are Not
ASPCA lists common garden roses as non-toxic to cats. Thorns, sprays, and true lilies in the same vase are the real emergencies.
Dr. Janet Greenfield
10 min read·
How these pages are written
Direct answer first, then the definition, the range a source actually published, and the limit: this is owner information. We do not invent dosages or a homemade safe-amount chart.
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