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Cat abilities which express intelligence

Infographic on 5 cat abilities reflecting intelligence

PoC avatarPosted on January 2, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 2, 2023

Domestic cat intelligence is a tricky topic. How do we measure it? In general humans are all at sea in assessing it. Dr Bruce Fogle DVM has a handle on it. I have created an infographic around his advice. You’ll … continue reading…

Posted in cat intelligence | Tagged cat intelligence | 2 Replies
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What is the smartest type of cat?

PoC avatarPosted on June 9, 2021 by Michael BroadJune 9, 2021

The smartest type of cat will be the wild cat species. You can take anyone of them. I believe that you will find that it is accepted that the wild cats are smarter than domestic cats. This is translated into … continue reading…

Posted in cat intelligence | Tagged cat anatomy, cat breeding, cat intelligence, inbreeding depression, intelligent cat breeds, selective breeding, wild cat hybrids, wild cat inbreeding, wild cat species
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Are cats sensitive to human emotions?

PoC avatarPosted on May 12, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 12, 2021

Are cats sensitive to human emotions? Insofar as human emotions affect body language, “most cats are extraordinarily sensitive to human body language, much more so than they usually receive credit for”. The quote comes from Dr. John Bradshaw in his … continue reading…

Posted in cat intelligence | Tagged bond, cat intelligence, cat senses, domestic cat habits, human body language, human to cat relationship, routines | Leave a reply
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Do cats vary in intelligence?

PoC avatarPosted on January 27, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 30, 2021

Yes, domestic cats do vary in intelligence. The same must apply to the wild cats. I can say with confidence, however, that domestic cats vary in intelligence based upon tests carried out on dogs. I know that is not what … continue reading…

Posted in cat intelligence | Tagged cat anatomy, cat intelligence, dog intelligence, intelligent cat breeds | 1 Reply

Domestic cats can think rationally

PoC avatarPosted on September 13, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 13, 2020

I have just run an informal experiment which proves to me that domestic cats can think rationally. What does thinking rationally mean? For me, rational thought means that the animal, either a non-human animal or the human animal, applies logic … continue reading…

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Human versus cat intelligence

Are humans smarter than cats?

PoC avatarPosted on April 22, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 22, 2020

This is a deeply personal viewpoint which many will disagree with but the topic lends itself to this kind of approach. I don’t believe it is wise or practical to ask whether humans are smarter than cats. It is a … continue reading…

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How a domestic cat navigates a narrow gap

PoC avatarPosted on October 21, 2019 by Michael BroadOctober 21, 2019

This is pure amusement. It is a sort of test about how a domestic cat navigates a narrow gap. I use the word ‘navigate’ advisedly as you will see at the end of the video. I have also said ‘sort … continue reading…

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Cat loves dog and dog loves cat

Dog cognition does not look exceptional or in other words dogs aren’t cleverer than cats!

PoC avatarPosted on November 30, 2018 by Michael BroadNovember 30, 2018

A decade ago the psychologist, Dr Osthaus, published a scientific paper on animal cognition which showed that dogs were cleverer than cats. There’s been a debate ever since and quite a heated debate it can be. There was quite a … continue reading…

Posted in cat intelligence | Tagged cat intelligence, dog intelligence, study | 3 Replies
Raccoon and cats. Are raccoons smarter than cats?

Are raccoons smarter than cats?

PoC avatarPosted on May 4, 2018 by Michael BroadMay 4, 2018

Are raccoons smarter than cats? People want to know. It may be important because raccoons can and do attack outside domestic cats, sometimes. Raccoons are smarter than cats. A study has confirmed this. The study looked at a variety of … continue reading…

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Dumbest Cat Breeds

PoC avatarPosted on October 2, 2017 by Michael BroadDecember 13, 2018

The Persian cat is the dumbest cat breed with its associated breeds: Himalayan and Exotic Shorthair. The Persian is sometimes referred to as a piece of fluffy furniture. The smartest is the Sphynx and Siamese. I could prattle on but … continue reading…

Posted in cat intelligence | Tagged cat breeding, cat intelligence, Persian cat | 12 Replies
Cat memory

Cat memory test results as good as for dogs

PoC avatarPosted on January 26, 2017 by Michael BroadJanuary 26, 2017

This concerns a study on cats carried out by Japanese scientists on ‘incidental memory’. Incidental memory concerns the sort of information that is not deliberately stored in the brain; there is no deliberate attempt to memorise information. In brief, an … continue reading…

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If fish can read human faces we should respect our cats more

PoC avatarPosted on June 9, 2016 by Michael BroadJune 9, 2016

Fish are more intelligent than we think they are. They can recognise human faces. This is the conclusion of a study. Scientists from Oxford and Queensland have demonstrated that archerfish can quickly learn to recognise a picture of a human … continue reading…

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Cat intelligence

Are Domestic Cats Going to Emulate Dogs and Become Lazy Thinkers?

PoC avatarPosted on September 26, 2015 by Michael BroadSeptember 26, 2015

Researchers at Oregon State University have concluded that the 30,000 year domestication of the dog has resulted in man’s best friend being unable to think for himself. The domestic dog has become a lazy thinker and in short, stupid. Or … continue reading…

Posted in cat intelligence | Tagged cat domestication, cat intelligence, cats and dogs, dog, evolution, study | 5 Replies
Cat intelligence

How Intelligent Are Cats?

PoC avatarPosted on June 29, 2015 by Michael BroadJune 29, 2015

The truth is that, at present, we don’t really know (at a scientific level) how intelligent cats are because it is almost certainly the case that scientists have yet to devise experiments and tests which allow cats to demonstrate their … continue reading…

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Think Like a Cat to Study Feline Intelligence

PoC avatarPosted on February 21, 2015 by Jo SingerAugust 17, 2015

While some research scientists’ minds may be in a dither over this conundrum, kitty guardians have absolutely no problem answering this question; cats are extremely smart and downright resourceful. Researchers have such a difficult time deciding whether cats are actually … continue reading…

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