Mixed Signals & Mystery Behaviors: Your Cat Questions, Answered

In this Listener Questions episode of Cat Talk Radio, we open the mailbag and tackle some of the most confusing, head-scratching behaviors cat guardians experience every day. These are the moments that make people say, “My cat is broken.” (Spoiler: they’re not.)

We cover questions like:

• Why is my cat purring while hissing during petting?

  Is it contentment, overstimulation, pain—or all three at once? Molly breaks down how cats can express conflicting emotions simultaneously and what subtle cues matter most.

• How do I stop my cats from eating each other’s food?

  From resource guarding to learned opportunism, we explain why it happens and walk through practical feeding strategies that actually work in multi-cat homes.

• Why does my cat constantly beg to go outside?

  Is it boredom, instinct, reinforcement, or habit? Learn how to redirect that drive safely without creating daily door drama.

• What does tail quivering mean? What about rear-leg stomping?

  These lesser-known behaviors can signal excitement, arousal, frustration, or emotional overload—and context is everything.

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🎧 If you’ve ever wondered whether your cat’s behavior is normal, concerning, or just uniquely feline—this episode is for you.

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