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Third eyelid in cats

Infographic on cat’s third eyelid (nictitating membrane)

PoC avatarPosted on February 5, 2023 by Michael BroadFebruary 5, 2023

The infographic says more or less all that I want to say about the feline third eyelid 😃. I’ll add a few details for the sake of completeness as an infographic is a very compressed source of information. Not always … continue reading…

Posted in third eyelid | Tagged cat third eyelid, infographic, nictitating membrane | Leave a reply
8-year weight loss program

How it took me 8 years to become slender with health benefits

PoC avatarPosted on February 4, 2023 by Michael BroadFebruary 4, 2023

This article is indirectly about cats so please don’t think that it is not. It’s looking at the subject of domestic cats obliquely but it is just as relevant because there is a link between obese people and obese cats. … continue reading…

Posted in weight loss regime | Tagged cat diabetes, cat weight, diabetes mellitus, diet, excess weight, human weight, lifestyle, weight loss programme | Leave a reply
Infographic on 5 thoughts on excess weight in cats

Infographic on 5 thoughts on excess weight in cats

PoC avatarPosted on February 4, 2023 by Michael BroadFebruary 4, 2023

This is a pretty basic infographic but I feel that it is useful to restate the basics from time to time. It depends on the person but there is no doubt that many cat owners still don’t really understand the … continue reading…

Posted in obesity | Tagged activity levels, cat food, cat obesity, cat weight, energy, excess weight, full time indoor cats, human obesity, indoor cat, infographic | Leave a reply
NZ - kids killing non-native species

School teacher encourages kids to kill non-native animals including cats

PoC avatarPosted on February 3, 2023 by Michael BroadFebruary 3, 2023

Nathan Winograd, American’s leading animal advocate in respect of animal shelters and on other topics, has written an excoriating article about the people who wish to kill non-native species such as feral cats because they prey on native species. He … continue reading…

Posted in Killing feral cats | Tagged australia, Cat News, ethics, kids killing cats, New Zealand | Leave a reply
5 tips on raising better kittens

Infographic on 5 tips for raising better kittens

PoC avatarPosted on February 2, 2023 by Michael BroadFebruary 2, 2023

Although the infographic is by me the content is by Dr Bruce Fogle DVM in his book Complete Cat Care which I heartedly recommend. It is one of the best cat books I have. Why is it good? It is … continue reading…

Posted in informal cat breeding | Tagged breeding, breeding cats, cat breeding, infographic, informal cat breeding, raising kittens
Chinese Zodiac 12 animals

Chinese zodiac does NOT leave out the cat but what is the zodiac’s significance?

PoC avatarPosted on February 2, 2023 by Michael BroadFebruary 2, 2023

Quite a lot of people respond to enquiries on why the cat was left out of the Chinese zodiac of 12 animals. After all, they’ve got the dog in the zodiac and the cat is as popular today as the … continue reading…

Posted in superstition | Tagged animal abuse, Animals of China, cat history, China, China animals, domestic cat history, President Xi Jinping, south china tiger, superstition, superstitions, zodiac | Leave a reply
The emotional impact on TNR workers when their cats were shot in Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Emotional impact on TNR caregivers when their cats were shot by the authorities

PoC avatarPosted on February 2, 2023 by Michael BroadFebruary 2, 2023

The emotional impact on TNR caregivers when their cats were shot by the authorities is shocking. This is an interesting approach to discussing the ‘feral cat problem’. Most of the time the focus is on how to get rid of … continue reading…

Posted in Killing feral cats | Tagged cat study, human emotions, human wellbeing, killing feral cats, shooting feral cats, TNR, volunteers | 2 Replies
Bruno - a shelter cat - was too affectionate for his first-time adopters

Can a cat be too affectionate?

PoC avatarPosted on February 1, 2023 by Michael BroadFebruary 1, 2023

Strangely, yes, is the answer to the question in the title. To a large extent the answer baffles me because people adopt cats for companionship and affection. They want their cat to come to them and interact. What is the … continue reading…

Posted in expectation management | Tagged adoption, expectation, first-time adopter, shelter cat | Leave a reply
Halitosis in cats possible problems

Infographic on underlying causes of bad breath (halitosis) in cats

PoC avatarPosted on February 1, 2023 by Michael BroadFebruary 1, 2023

How do these 7 conditions cause bad breath? Here are the explanations. Kidney disease In one study, bad breath was noticed 1.2 years before recognition of chronic kidney disease by veterinarians. It would seem to be an early symptom which … continue reading…

Posted in halitosis | Tagged bad breath, cancer, cat abscess, chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, feline diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases, halitosis, liver disease, periodontal disease
Lost your cat?

A way to reunite lost cat with owner when you know neither

PoC avatarPosted on January 31, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 31, 2023

Sometimes people living in suburbia see what they believe to be a friendly, domestic cat who looks lost. The cat comes up to them looking for company. They are still there in the afternoon hanging around and it’s getting late. … continue reading…

Posted in reunited | Tagged cat reunited with owner, lost cat | Leave a reply
Cats are more resistant to snake venom than dogs

Cats are better at withstanding snake venom than dogs

PoC avatarPosted on January 31, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 31, 2023

A Bengal cat living in the state of Victoria, Australia has been bitten by snakes three times and survived. The story reported by ABC News doesn’t tell us the species of snake but my research indicates that the eastern brown … continue reading…

Posted in snake bite | Tagged australia, cat hazards, poison, snake bites, snakes
Pallas's cat discovered at 17,000 feet on Mount Everest

Pallas’s cat lives at the highest point above sea level of all the cat species

PoC avatarPosted on January 30, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 30, 2023

On my estimation and based upon my knowledge of the wild cat species, Pallas’s cat (manual) lives at the highest point above sea level of all the cat species at about 17,000 feet on Mount Everest. Of course, they live … continue reading…

Posted in Manul | Tagged manul, pallas cat, pallas's cat, small wild cat species | Leave a reply
A shot of endorphins helps me get through my day. What about domestic cats?

As exercise alleviates depression in people why do we allow indoor cats to be inactive all day?

PoC avatarPosted on January 30, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 30, 2023

You probably know this already. Exercise helps to alleviate depression. Going outside and walking within a natural landscape is also good to lift one’s mood. If you don’t know that already then you do now! And if you are cynical … continue reading…

Posted in depression | Tagged cat depression, contentment, depression, endorphins, exercise, feel-good brain chemicals, mood | Leave a reply
5 barriers to domestic cat success

5 barriers to domestic cat success (infographic)

PoC avatarPosted on January 30, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 30, 2023

This is a square infographic which illustrates five barriers to domestic cat success. As I state, this is not a criticism of cat domestication. It is realisation that barriers exist. We are two very different species with a lot in … continue reading…

Posted in improving the relationship | Tagged cat as a predator, cat caregiving, cat claws, cat crepuscular activity, cat domestication, cat environment, cat predation, cat teeth, fear of claws, human to cat relationship
Traditional cat breeds

Traditional cat breeds. Discussion 2023.

PoC avatarPosted on January 30, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 30, 2023

Sometimes within the cat fancy there is an argument as to whether there is such a thing as a traditional cat breed. For instance, the contemporary, “foreign” (slender) looking Siamese is claimed by some breeders to be the original shape. … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Breeds | Tagged cat breed history, cat breeds, traditional cat breeds, traditional persian cat, traditional siamese cat

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