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Two Major Differences Between Domestic and Wild Cat Ancestor

PoC avatarPosted on September 22, 2015 by Michael BroadSeptember 22, 2015

The domestic cat is the same as the North African wildcat in terms of genetics; they both have 19 pairs of chromosomes (38 total). Therefore the domestic and wildcat can mate and produce fertile hybrids. But there are major fertility … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Behavior | Tagged african wildcat, cat behavior, cats mating, estrus | 3 Replies

Domestic cats have smaller brains than their wildcat ancestors

PoC avatarPosted on January 28, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 28, 2022

A study has concluded that the brains of domestic cats have shrunk during the time that they have been domesticated. And having shrunk I have concluded that domestic cats are probably more stupid today than they were at the time … continue reading…

Posted in brain | Tagged african wildcat, cat anatomy, cat brain, cat study, european wildcat, science, skull | Leave a reply
Cats play-fighting

How to tell if your cats are fighting or playing, according to scientists. Discussion.

PoC avatarPosted on January 27, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 27, 2023

The Telegraph journalist who reported on a study has got the headline wrong I believe: “How to tell if your cats are fighting or playing, according to scientists”. For domestic cats – most often kittens – inter-cat play (between cats) … continue reading…

Posted in play | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat play, play-fighting, play-hunting
Food and water bowls infographic

Infographic on pros and cons of cat water and food bowls plus a discussion on whisker stress

PoC avatarPosted on January 26, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 26, 2023

Choosing a cat bowl is a familiar decision for all newcomers to domestic cat caregiving and also for experienced owners. As all cat bowls are inexpensive or relatively inexpensive compared to most household items it does not pay to buy … continue reading…

Posted in bowls | Tagged Bowls, cat bowls, cat food, cat water bowls, infographic | Leave a reply
Domestic cats recognise human emotions from sound and appearance

Domestic cats recognise through sight and sound certain human emotions and respond

PoC avatarPosted on January 15, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 15, 2023

Summary of a scientific study: “Emotion Recognition in Cats” The report concerns the results of a study on cats’ ability to recognize and respond to emotional expressions in both conspecifics (other cats) and humans. The study found that cats were … continue reading…

Posted in Human to cat relationship | Tagged angry human, cat intelligence, cat stress, human anger, human emotions, human facial expressions, social cognition, social intelligence | Leave a reply
Routine care for a cat's teeth and gums

Infographic on the routine care of a cat’s teeth and gums

PoC avatarPosted on January 5, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 5, 2023

This is one of those moot topics. It is very difficult if not impossible sometimes to even look at the interior of a domestic cat’s mouth never mind clean the teeth and massage the gums. The vets and experts dish … continue reading…

Posted in gum disease | Tagged cat teeth, cat teeth cleaning, infographic | Leave a reply
Rudyard Kipling and his famous book 'The Cat that Walked by Himself'

Did Rudyard Kipling love cats and live with them?

PoC avatarPosted on December 29, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 29, 2022

Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was a famous English novelist, poet and artist. For cat lovers (and even non-cat lovers) his best-known book is ‘The Cat That Walked by Himself’. The illustrations are memorable and remarkably by him. A talented man. Dr … continue reading…

Posted in ailurophile | Tagged ailurophile, book, cat books, cat lover, Rudyard Kipling | Leave a reply
Tail positions can keep the peace in multi-cat homes

Cats in multi-cat homes ‘time share’ and use tail positions to keep the peace

PoC avatarPosted on December 20, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 20, 2022

A study described the use of space and patterns of interaction among a group of 14 unrelated domestic cats living in a single-story house. Although I am referring to a scientific study, cat owners should not be put off by … continue reading…

Posted in cat body language | Tagged Cat Body Language, cat's tail, group of cats, infographic, multi-cat household, multicat households, tail up | Leave a reply
Lifespan of selected purebred cats UK

Lifespans of some purebred and random-bred domestic cats UK (some startling stats)

PoC avatarPosted on December 17, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 17, 2022

A study (2017) discussed the differences in health and longevity between purebred and random-bred (also known as crossbred) domestic cats. It mentions that purebred dogs have been extensively studied and have wide variation in longevity and common diseases across breeds. … continue reading…

Posted in lifespan | Tagged cat health statistics, cat study, lifespan, lifespan of domestic cat, statistics, study | 2 Replies
Cats are naturally aggressive. Discuss. They use these weapons.

Cats are naturally aggressive. Discuss.

PoC avatarPosted on November 29, 2022 by Michael BroadNovember 29, 2022

The title sounds too negative. It almost sounds as if it was written by a cat hater. But no, the words come from the world’s most prolific and best-known veterinarian/author in one of the best books on the domestic cat: … continue reading…

Posted in cat aggression | Tagged african asian wildcat, aggressive cat, cat aggression, defensive cat aggression, evolution, provoked cat aggression, reasons for cat aggression, redirected aggression, transferred aggression | Leave a reply
Infographic on 'strange cat behaviour'

Infographic on ‘strange cat behavior’

PoC avatarPosted on November 23, 2022 by Michael BroadNovember 23, 2022

Here is an infographic on strange cat behaviour. Due to its size, it is limited to six forms of strange behaviour. There are more. You can read about more about cat behaviour in general and ‘strange behaviour’ by clicking on … continue reading…

Posted in strange cat behaviour | Tagged cat behavior explained, strange cat behavior | Leave a reply
Domestic cats can and do mate with many species of wild cat

Can domestic cats breed with wildcats?

PoC avatarPosted on November 13, 2022 by Michael BroadNovember 13, 2022

Yes, domestic cats can and do mate (breed) with wildcats. There is a slight complication in answering the question to do with definitions. The word ‘wildcat’ means the species of wild cat called ‘wildcats’! They are one species of small … continue reading…

Posted in WIld Cat Hybrids | Tagged Hybrid Cats, hybridization, interspecies, wild cat hybrid, wildcat hybrid | Leave a reply
Do male cats kill kittens?

Is it true that male domestic cats kill kittens?

PoC avatarPosted on November 1, 2022 by Michael BroadNovember 1, 2022

To answer the question, you have to break it down into categories which I’ve done. There’s a difference between the behaviour of the wildcat ancestor which is the same species as the domestic cat and from which we can learn … continue reading…

Posted in infanticide | Tagged cat behavior, cat infanticide, cats killing kittens, european wildcat, feral cat, male cat, neutering, tomcat | Leave a reply
Cat feeding

6 reasons for cat food rejection

PoC avatarPosted on October 24, 2022 by Michael BroadOctober 24, 2022

I can think of 6 reasons for cat food rejection or to put it another way your cat rejects the food you give him, and you believe that he is a finicky eater. And sometimes a pain in the rear … continue reading…

Posted in cat disinterested | Tagged cat anatomy, cat appetite, cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat eating habits, cat feeding behavior, cat stomach, feeding cats, loss of appetite, rejecting food | Leave a reply
Five F1 Bengal kittens

Is it okay for a Bengal cat to live in an apartment?

PoC avatarPosted on October 24, 2022 by Michael BroadOctober 24, 2022

Can Bengal cats live in apartments? No, in my opinion. I mean they can and do. But it is just not right as far as I am concerned. Why? Because they are wildcat hybrids. They are more active than the … continue reading…

Posted in Bengal cat | Tagged apartment living, Bengal cat, bengal cat character, Bengal cat coat, cat ownership, cats living in apartments | Leave a reply

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