Better photos, happier cats, and the maths behind the leaderboard.
Practical, phone-only techniques for sharp, well-lit cat photos: light, eye level, focus, burst mode, and getting a cat to actually look at you.
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Why black cats come out as dark blobs, and how to fix it: window light, exposure compensation, backgrounds, and editing that keeps fur detail.
6 min read
A plain-English guide to what a cat is telling you with its tail, ears, eyes, whiskers and posture — and why context matters more than any single signal.
8 min read
Loaf, curl, belly-up, side sprawl and more: what common cat sleeping positions suggest about comfort, temperature and trust.
6 min read
Hunting-style play, food puzzles, vertical space, window watching and scent games — cheap, practical ways to keep an indoor cat busy and content.
8 min read
Why cats push their paws into laps and blankets: the kitten instinct behind it, scent marking, nest building - and what to do about the claws.
6 min read
Seven reasons cats stare at people - requests, curiosity, affection, hunting instinct, tension, change and health - and how to tell which one you're getting.
6 min read
The staged introduction shelters use: separate room, scent swapping, feeding through a barrier, then short supervised meetings - and the signs you're going too fast.
8 min read
How purring works, the solicitation purr cats use to get fed, and why cats also purr when frightened or in pain - so a purr never rules out a vet visit.
6 min read
What the research actually shows: cats distinguish their name from similar words and from housemates' names - and how to get yours to respond more often.
6 min read
Why a soaked coat is miserable for a desert-descended hunter, which breeds break the rule, whether your cat needs baths at all, and how to bathe one safely.
7 min read
The maths behind the leaderboard: starting ratings, expected scores, K-factors, upsets, tiers, and why a cat's rating settles over time.
6 min read