Blog 13 | Quirky Truths About Your Domestic Moggy
🐾 Whiskers & Wonders: Seven quirky truths about your domestic cat.
If you live with a cat you already know you are not the one in charge. Your cute little tyrant will rule the roost with a flick of the tail and a well-timed meow. But behind those sleepy eyes and twitchy whiskers lies a world of mystery, mischief and magic (and mayhem 😹). Let us pull back the curtain on the domestic Felis catus aka cat and explore some curious truths about your favourite feline.
😺 Your cat thinks you are a big, dumb cat.
Not a human. A cat. A weirdly large, slightly clumsy one who can’t hunt. When your kitty drops a half-dead mouse at your feet, it’s not trying to gross you out. It’s trying to help you learn—like you’re a kitten in training. Heartwarming? Maybe. Horrifying? Absolutely.
😺 They don’t meow at each other, just at you.
Adult cats rarely meow at each other in the wild. That persistent “feed me” or “why are you in the bathroom with the door shut” meow is specifically designed for humans. Essentially, you’ve been trained like a Pavlovian butler.
😺 Their purr is more powerful than you think.
A cat’s purr isn’t just adorable, it’s therapeutic. Studies suggest that the frequency of a cat’s purr (between 25 and 150 Hz) can promote healing in bones and tissues. So the next time your cat curls up on your chest and starts rumbling, they might be medically assisting you or just claiming your soul. Hard to say.
😺 They are always in predator mode.
Those adorable zoomies at 2 a.m.? That’s your cat hunting invisible prey in your hallway jungle. Domestic cats retain nearly all of their wild instincts and even your indoor tabby is hardwired to stalk, pounce and destroy. Laser pointer, beware.
😺 Whiskers are built-in radar.
Each whisker is connected to a ton of nerves and can detect even the tiniest changes in air currents. That’s how cats judge whether they can fit through a tight space or why they sometimes knock things off shelves “accidentally.” Spoiler: it’s never accidental!
😺 Cats judge you constantly.
Science confirms it; cats can recognize your voice, your habits and your mood. They just choose when to respond (or not). Your cat probably knows you better than your closest friend and is significantly less impressed.
😺 You are probably not their first human.
Cats were domesticated around 9,000 years ago in the Middle East, and they have been casually moving in with us ever since. Unlike dogs, who were bred for loyalty and utility, cats domesticated themselves. They saw grain stores full of mice and thought, “This is fine.” You’re just the latest in a long, proud line of cat roommates.
😺 Cats aren’t just pets, they are mysterious, ancient roommates with minds of their own and a love of cardboard boxes. They keep us humble, entertained, and oddly honoured when they finally decide to sit on our laps. The next time your cat blinks slowly at you from across the room, blink back. That’s cat talk for “I tolerate you, human, well done.”
😺 Got a cat quirk of your own to share? Drop it in the comments below.
Purrfect regards
