Hi Rachel

Thank you for your question, and I’m sorry to hear about your son’s diagnosis.

Cats can sometimes display quirky behaviors that may seem puzzling to us. For example, many cats are attracted to the salt in human sweat, which is mainly concentrated in areas like the armpits. One of my cats has a habit of licking my armpits (I know it sounds disgusting), but it’s typically a sign of affection and bonding. Additionally, some cats enjoy rubbing against sweaty clothes to mix their scent with that of their owners.

I also have a cat client who urinates on her owner’s clothes every time her medication is changed. Cats value scent; they use it to gather information about their surroundings, other animals, and even their owners.

I hope this provides you with some insights. Keep loving and learning more about cats!

Melina

I have 2 Siamese mix kittens that are 10 months old. They are littermates and a bonded pair. But individually they are the humans cat and the inquisitive cat. Both bearing traits of each category. They love human attention, are into everything and are sociable in general. Having them together also works out as they have each other for company when I’m not home. Both my girls love sleeping with me at night. And one of them has an obsession with my hair ties. They are my world.

Hi Carol,

Thank you for reading our article and for your comment.

Consider getting him some chew toys (https://cats.com/best-cat-chew-toys) and introducing him to Matatabi sticks to help reduce his tendency to bite various items.

All the best
Melina

Hi Rene

Thank you for sharing your feedback.

It might be worth consulting with a veterinarian and requesting a referral to a Behavioral Vet or a Certified Cat Behaviorist, to help with your fearful cat.

All the best,
Melina

Hi Patricia

To prevent Bobbie from jumping on the kitchen counter, you can try some of the following tips available at https://cats.com/how-to-keep-cats-off-counters:

To stop Bobbie from attacking your feet and biting, you can follow these steps:

1. Increase your cat’s daily interactive playtime.
2. Introduce puzzle feeders to keep Bobbie mentally stimulated.
3. Use a loud ‘ouch’ to discourage biting.
4. Ignore your cat and avoid petting during an attack.
5. Redirect your cat’s attention before an imminent attack.

Moreover, this month, keep an eye out for our highly anticipated upcoming article about kitten biting, which will provide you with even more valuable tips.

All the best,
Melina