A Michael Broad Blog
Michael BroadNot all domestic cats hide their feces. Sometimes they don’t in the litter tray perhaps because through excellent cat caregiving they feel equal to their caregiver and non-submissive. If a cat feels secure, confident, and perhaps even equal to its human, it may not feel the need to display submissive behavior by covering its …
For a while I have been making the point that we tend to regard fish as inanimate objects to be scooped out of the oceans in vast numbers, fried and eaten. An unending source of nutrition for the dominant species on the planet. But each of these fish has – I would argue – …
I am afraid the world has turned a corner and we are facing a huge amount of uncertainty as three megalomaniacs are currently running it: Putin, Trump and Musk. Ethics and morality do not factor in his thinking process. It is all about the deal, power and holding the cards for leverage in deal …
Is the metabolism of the domestic cat faster than that of humans? Yes, the metabolism of domestic cats is indeed faster than that of humans. Cats have a higher basal metabolic rate, meaning their bodies use energy at a quicker rate to maintain essential functions like breathing, circulation, and temperature regulation. For instance, the …
Below the infographic is some more information about the anatomy and workings of the domestic cats vibrissae. They are an amazing anatomical structure to be respected by caregivers. I can remember my late sister when she was in her early teens trimming the whiskers of the family cat! Imagine. Why? Bizarre really and definitely …
Below the infographic there is some useful information 😊😉 on alternatives to buying cashmere which I know is very popular as people love its softness. Is there an alternative that is as soft as cashmere? See below…. Why cashmere production is a form of animal abuse. Infographic. by Michael Broad Yes! There are several …
This Infographic and the idea behind creating it comes from personal experience. I’m an old man and I suffer from mild tinnitus. I also have sinus problems and have had them for many years. Like many people my GP prescribed antihistamines to help “dry up” my sinuses. Antihistamines do this. They are convenient because …
What exactly happens when a cat is humanely euthanised? What physiological processes take place? The infographic summarises the answers to these questions. When a domestic cat is humanely euthanized, the process is typically carried out using an intravenous (IV) injection of a euthanasia solution, most commonly a barbiturate such as pentobarbital. This drug rapidly …
