The phrase “nose leather” is used by cat breeders and the cat associations. It is not a phrase that you would normally bump into as a cat guardian because we would call the area that it describes as the tip … please continue reading
People ask, “Why do cats smell your breath?”. The answer is a simple one. Cats smell your breath because they smell everything. If your breath has a particular scent because, for example, you’ve just eaten something, they will sniff the … please continue reading
Should my cat have a wet nose? Normally no. We don’t expect our noses to be wet if we are healthy and there is no condensation because we have been outside in the cold. please continue reading
I have seen this question asked quite a lot. Actually, I’ve seen various questions about whether a cat’s nose should be wet or dry. I think they are all questions that should not necessarily be asked in the context of … please continue reading
As scent plays an important role in the behaviour of domestic cats you would expect their sense of smell to be excellent and it is. The size of the tissue inside the nasal cavity which is involved with smell is … please continue reading
“Cat nose color changes” is actually quite a tricky topic because you have to distinguish between what is normal and what requires more consideration and perhaps veterinary treatment. Perhaps the first point to make is that when people refer to … please continue reading
Fundamentally cats and people like the same things. Here’s a little snippet of information which tells us that we are like cats in many ways. We know that cats rub themselves against us and objects in our home to deposit … please continue reading
This is a discussion about the tip of the cat’s nose and a follow up to my page on a condition called “Bengal Nose”. The tip of a cat’s nose is a triangle of skin and is made up of … please continue reading
I’ll speculate and keep this short. Cats sense when you are about to come home because your scent in the home, in the air, has faded to a certain point which is precisely inline with the time you usually come … please continue reading
by Sarah My kitten is now 4 months old and a couple of weeks ago I noticed that a dark spot had appeared on her nose. I took her to the vet and he said that it was just pigmentation … please continue reading
