A Michael Broad Blog
This is a question-and-answer session with AI on the indoor/outdoor debate in the context of the cat’s age. Question: When a cat caretaker is deciding whether their cat should be a full-time indoor cat or an indoor/outdoor cat they might factor in their cat’s age? Absolutely — a cat’s age is a key factor …
The infographic perhaps states the obvious namely that humans and cats share a lot of traits and anatomy one of which is their behaviour during the developmental stage. The purpose? To remind ourselves that cats are sentient beings with emotions and that we have a duty to respect them even if we don’t like …
By ‘absolute way’ I mean looking at intelligence overall and not qualifying it and breaking it down. Just looking at raw intelligence. The objective: to get a handle on cat intelligence. We know that cats are less intelligent than humans but how intelligent are they especially in rational thought? I know my cat takes …
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 …
We don’t see pet dander and we don’t see the other airborne particles and pollutants in the air in our homes. Dander flies around homes and settles on furniture. It carries the cat allergen Fel D1. As humans interpret their world visually, this lack of visual recognition can lead to us being complacent about …
Polydactylism in domestic cats—often affectionately linked with Ernest Hemingway’s famous multitoed cats—is a well-known example of a genetic trait resulting from alterations in limb development regulation. Here’s an overview of the genetics behind this condition: 1. Autosomal Dominant Inheritance 2. The Role of Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) and Its Enhancer 3. Mechanistic Summary 4. Conclusion …
To the cat fancy domestic cat ears can be an anatomical feature that enhances appearance and which is ranked under the breed standard. Specifically, this is a reference to the ear flap. For Maine Coons they should be large and impressive in line with the impressive appearance of this breed. For Persians, the ear …
The nighttime reflective eyes of the domestic cat are well-known and admired. They signal the crepuscular and nighttime hunting activities of our beloved companions if allowed outside. This infographic attempts to add a little bit of knowledge about this distinctive feline anatomy. Reflective eyes are synonymous with the domestic cat and indeed all cats. …
