What affects us affects cats
Despite every source of information that I can find reporting that the feline cutaneous marginal pouch (Henry’s Pocket) has no known use or it has no use, my theory is that this interesting piece of cat ear anatomy enhances high frequency sound detection in order to more successfully locate the cat’s primary prey, mice and …
The winter has been brutal in Midwestern United States, I am told by the newspapers online. The subzero temperatures are far lower than any that we experience here in the UK. Midwestern United States is an area which is towards the top and the middle of the US. The region consists of 12 states. …
This is about selecting a proper Maine Coon cat. I have picked out five major Maine Coon appearance characteristics which should distinguish a genuine, pedigree Maine Coon from a Maine Coon mix, of which there are many on the market. Also, some genuine, registered Maine Coons are not to type, meaning they have not …
Here are some extra pictures of two Highlander cats that I have on my computer which have not been published before on PoC. The photos are by the celebrated cat photographer Helmi Flick and published here with her permission. You can see more pictures and a full description of this rare cat breed on this …
This is an interesting Helmi Flick studio photograph of two white cats. The central cat, a male named “Monk”, does not have blue eyes. He might not be deaf. He has a 19% chance of being deaf. Up to 85% of white cats are deaf in both ears if both eyes are blue. The …
Introduction This is an alternative view on the subject of Maine Coon characteristics, which refers to notable aspects of the cat’s physical appearance and her/his personality. The entire internet is chock-a-block with conventional descriptions of the characteristics of the Maine Coon. One article feeds the other. It is article inbreeding 😉 The way that …
Are some people who care for feral cat colonies clipping the ears of cats to give the impression that the cat is neutered (although they are not), which helps to protect the cat from being trapped and euthanised? I have no idea. Neutered (male) and spayed (female) cats do not present a problem to …
This is a page on the American Curl that is written for children and anyone who likes plain English and nice pictures. This a well known cat breed from America. A cat breed is a type of cat that has its own look (appearance) and history. Read what a cat breed is by clicking …
