What affects us affects cats
As might be expected this is all about evolution and survival. The fundamental reason why the domestic cat’s iris constricts the pupil to a slit as opposed to an oval – as occurs for the tiger – is that it makes survival easier as a small, crepuscular, ambush predator. The infographic explains this more …
This article is indirectly about cats as they need their caregivers to be healthier enough to discharge their duties towards them 🙏😉😻. Like many other British institutions, the NHS is somewhat broken. It feels like the country is in a funk, a malaise of soggy work practices and a lack of self-discipline and desire …
Details: The tortoiseshell cat coat pattern is formed due to a combination of genetic and developmental factors involving X-linked genes and random X-chromosome inactivation. Genetic Basis Developmental Mosaicism Modifying Factors Male Tortoiseshells In summary, the tortoiseshell coat is a striking example of how genetics and epigenetic processes like X-chromosome inactivation interact to produce complex …
The answer to the question in the title is largely common sense as the infographic indicates. The danger as I see it is that full-time indoor cats, neutered and spayed, are more likely to put on excess weight due to possible boredom and a lack of means to express natural behaviours and thereby expend …
Some influential celebrities like to dress up their cat companion. They do it for personal reasons unconnected with the welfare of their cat (possible exception: the hairless cats). Essentially it looks interesting and is fun to do. The trend has prompted criticism from cat behaviourists and health professionals including the well-known cat charity Cats …
The Times of Saturday, January 29, 2025 has a nice article about the FluentPet HexTile System. I decided to investigate it and create an infographic which explains it. I’m told that thousands of animals from 45 countries including cats, rabbits and goats are participating in the world’s largest study of “button pressing pets”. This …
The Aristocats are a quartet of cats from the Walt Disney film of the same name. The infographic summarises the creation and story. Some more on the story line: More: cartoon cats The Aristocats was a commercial success, grossing $55 million worldwide during its original release. It became a beloved Disney classic with enduring …
My infographic summarizes a report in The Times newspaper yesterday (23rd January 2024 written by Rhys Blakeley) of a survey on the possible winter blues suffered by some canines. I think it fair to say that what is said about companion dogs may also in some households apply to domestic cats. There is probably …
