These are the most recent articles on the pictures of cats website. PoC is primarily concerned these days with cat welfare, the most pressing topic of all, which comes before all other aspects of this most popular companion animal.
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Three reasons why a female cat looks after the kittens of another
Thinking about it, there are probably at least three reasons why a female cat looks after the kittens of another female. We see this on the Internet quite often. Accidental The first reason is that it could be accidental that … please continue reading
The Irish take crimes against cats seriously
Well it nice to know that the Irish take crimes against cats seriously. A 21-year-old intoxicated man, Flood, who has no memory of his crime (he was that drunk), punched a cat that was sitting on a roadside pillar. Fortunately … please continue reading
In general domestic cats find it hard to live closely with other cats
The reason why, in general, domestic cats find it hard to live closely with other cats is because emotions relating to interpersonal relationships are quite possibly beyond their abilities (note: cat emotions are being discussed). I have argued that cats … please continue reading
Cats don’t possess the emotions of guilt and pride
Domestic cats don’t possess the emotions of guilt and pride because they both require the ability to compare their actions with standards of behavior (if you like rules of society). This comparison requires self-awareness and as cats have not worked … please continue reading
Snow globes can kill cats
Snow globes can kill cats because they often contain ethylene glycol which is the same chemical used in antifreeze for vehicles and we know that antifreeze is highly toxic to cats because it damages the kidneys and kills the cat. … please continue reading
Do cats have more bones than humans?
Do cats have more bones than humans? Yes, cats have more bones than humans. In fact about 40 more bones. It is the presence of the cat’s tail which makes some of the difference (19 to 23 vertebrae). “The cat’s … please continue reading
Watch out for the “my cat is in your backyard” con
SAN DIEGO: an 85-year-old woman, Kearny Mesa, says that she has been conned and her jewellery, credit cards, purse and keys stolen. The thief and her accomplice used a story about a lost cat to get into her house. A … please continue reading
We all share the same goal: to humanely control the feral cat population in our communities
We all share the same goal: to humanely control the feral cat population in our communities. That is the sentiment of the Feral Cat Intervention Coordinator of the Louisiana SPCA, Sara Dawdy. Of course, it should be obvious that we … please continue reading
Two cat transporting methods both of which are unsatisfactory but amusing
Some brave souls who love their cats understandably want to take their cat with them when they venture out onto the streets. I do it. I use a cat stroller. I think it is a decent solution but you have … please continue reading
Cat grief may be anxiety instead
Many cat owners and animal experts believe that cats can experience the emotion of grief. They have probably seen it first hand. These first hand experiences concern the change in behaviour of one family cat when another, towards whom the … please continue reading
The reason why cats have the ability be jealous
Some people say that cats don’t have the capacity to feel a complex emotion such as jealousy. Through personal experience cat owners would disagree. Although this is a tricky subject because cat owners can project their thoughts onto their cats. … please continue reading
Can a vegan diet for a cat be acceptable?
I’m going to play devil’s advocate and write something provocative. Can a vegan (or vegetarian) diet for a cat be acceptable? I believe that it is a question worth asking. I don’t think that we should criticise the idea of … please continue reading
Do worms cause pain in cats?
Do worms cause pain in cats? If the gastrointestinal parasitic infestation reaches a certain level it causes illness in the cat. Before that the cat will feel no pain. However if she becomes ill there will be a decline in … please continue reading
How does the cat café work?
How does the cat café work? It works like any other café. The cats are a human attractant! Their purpose is to bring in customers. This business model is built around the attitude that the majority of people like cats. … please continue reading
Very distressed child killed the family cat
Jersey: Clinical psychologist, Miriam Silver, said that research showed that ‘very distressed’ children were cruel to animals. In this disturbing case from the island of Jersey in the English Channel of the coast of Northern France, two sibling children were … please continue reading
