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Why Does My Cat Chatter His Teeth?

If you are a cat owner, you may have noticed a peculiar behavior known as “teeth chattering”. If you aren’t a cat owner (or haven’t seen this particular behavior), here’s what happens: the cat sees something he wants but can’t get to — like a bird or a squirrel or something on television. He opens his mouth slightly with his lips pulled back. His jaw opens and closes rapidly, making a sort of lip smacking, teeth chattering noise. It sounds a lot like a human who is shivering badly. If the cat is really excited over what he sees, he … Continue reading →

Weird Stuff Your Body Does: Fears, Freezes, and Fright

Yoinks! Do you know why your teeth chatter when you’re cold? Do you know what causes brain freeze? Have you ever jumped when somebody scared you? Let’s look at some weird things your body does, and why your body does it. Chattering teeth — along with shaking hands and trembling legs — is your body’s way of trying to generate more heat when you’re cold. Think of it like rubbing sticks together to make fire; your body is trying to raise the temperature through movement. Shivering is also one of your body’s signals to get the antibodies moving to fight … Continue reading →