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Category Archives: legs and paws

Four paw pics

PoC avatarPosted on May 24, 2019 by Michael BroadMay 25, 2019

Here are four paw pics. The first shows a magnificent example of a Canada lynx. This is a great example of the species. The paws are especially impressive. They are normally large in relation to the overall size but these … Continue reading →

Posted in legs and paws | Tagged cat paws, paw pads | Leave a reply

I’m getting a polydactyl kitten this week. Aside from extra toes, are there any other things I need to worry about?

PoC avatarPosted on September 28, 2018 by Michael BroadSeptember 29, 2018

A Quora.com visitors asks, “I’m getting a polydactyl kitten this week aside from extra toes, are there any other things I need to worry about? The answer is probably known to most cat owners which is that there is nothing … Continue reading →

Posted in legs and paws | Tagged cat genetics, polydactyl cat, polydactyl cats | 17 Replies

How many toes do cats have?

PoC avatarPosted on March 10, 2018 by Michael BroadMarch 10, 2018

“How many toes do cats have?” is a question that people ask on the Internet. The answer is 18. Five toes on each of the cat’s forepaws and four on the hind paws. Genetic Abnormality Most of us are now … Continue reading →

Posted in legs and paws | Tagged cat paws, cat toes | Leave a reply

Twisted Limbs in Kittens

PoC avatarPosted on May 19, 2014 by Michael BroadMay 19, 2014

There is a video of a sweet little kitten, born with deformed hind legs, playing. Her name is Murcy. She is enjoying her playing and she is playing well but oblivious to the fact that she does not have hind … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Anatomy, legs and paws | Tagged cat anatomy, cat health problems | 11 Replies

Two-legged Wonder Cats

PoC avatarPosted on December 14, 2013 by Michael BroadDecember 16, 2013

I was reading the story of George Stubbs a two-legged cat cared for by cat welfare worker Jen. George Stubbs lived about five years and walked around on his front legs. His real legs were there but shortened. He had … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Anatomy, Cat Disability, Cat Health, half-cat, legs and paws | Tagged cat disability | 11 Replies

How far from the cat litter tray do you find litter?

PoC avatarPosted on November 29, 2013 by Michael BroadNovember 29, 2013

This is a bit of fun with a serious ending. What is the maximum distance from the litter tray where you find litter deposited by your cat? This depends on the litter and the cat. Actually a cat’s toes play … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Anatomy, Cat Health, cat litter, Cat Products, legs and paws | Tagged cat litter | 11 Replies

Comparison human hand and arm to cat paw and foreleg

PoC avatarPosted on September 7, 2013 by Michael BroadMay 23, 2020

We know that cats are digitigrades and walk on their toes but how would it be if we walked like a cat? It can be difficult to work out exactly what part of the cat’s foot is making contact with … Continue reading →

Posted in legs and paws | Tagged cat anatomy, cat gait, cat paws, cat toes, digitigrades | 7 Replies

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