Domestic cat maternal aggression
Domestic cat maternal aggression is also referred to as maternal protective aggression. It’s what you think it is: a queen’s protective behaviour towards perceived threats to her kittens. It’s a …
hormones
Sometimes male cats can’t be neutered for this reason
Sometimes male cats cannot be neutered. And it is entirely legitimate to leave them unsterilised and “whole”. This occurs when the cat cannot be put under a general anaesthetic. A …
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Unneutered male cats have a more masculine facial appearance compared to neutered male cats
This is a discussion about whether the neutering of male cats (castration) changes their facial appearance. It can also have an impact on their overall appearance indirectly i.e. lower metabolism …
Adrenal glands of domestic cats produce small amounts of testosterone
I have spent a considerable time this morning trying to work out why neutered male cats still hump (sometimes). My cat does it. So where does this sex drive come …
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Cat’s Brain Releases the Same Love Hormone as Humans
The brains of domestic cats release a hormone called “oxytocin” which has been called the “neurochemical of love” in the same way that people do. Hence it could be said …
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