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Snow leopard Flehmen response

Why do snow leopards have enlarged nasal cavities?

PoC avatarPosted on July 16, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 16, 2021

The question in the title is a reference to the Jacobson’s organ a.k.a. the vomeronasal organ. The question in the title is slightly inaccurate as the vomeronasal organ is a separate to the usual nasal cavities. All cats and some … continue reading…

Posted in nose | Tagged cat anatomy, cat's nose, Facts About the Snow Leopard, flehmen response, scent, scent marking, snow leopard | Leave a reply
Cat nose can detect cancers?

Can cats detect cancer?

PoC avatarPosted on May 11, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 11, 2021

Although, apparently, there are no studies on domestic cats detecting cancer in humans, I believe that they can based upon some straightforward research and an excellent first-hand account. Research does, however, indicate that dogs can detect many types of cancer … continue reading…

Posted in nose | Tagged cat anatomy, cat nose, cat sense of smell, detecting cancer | 1 Reply

Tesla logo is like a cat’s nose leather

PoC avatarPosted on November 10, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 10, 2020

Elon Musk has gotta be a closet cat lover as his Tesla logo is like a cat’s nose leather. Elon Musk likes animals it appears: We have a big dog called Gatsby, a little dog called Marvin the Martian & … continue reading…

Posted in nose | Tagged cat anatomy, cat fun, cat's nose | 3 Replies
Cat's nose leather is normally dry

Is a wet cat nose good?

PoC avatarPosted on September 10, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 10, 2020

First things first: I’m talking about the “nose leather” (in cat fancy parlance), the flat bit at the front! Dr Yuki Hattori, who is in the news at the moment, writes in his book What Cats Want that a wet … continue reading…

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Cat's nose leather is normally dry

Cat has a dry nose

PoC avatarPosted on May 15, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 15, 2020

I see that some cat owners are concerned that their cat’s nose is dry or they want to know if it is okay. They must mean that the nose leather (the tip of the nose) is dry. As my cat … continue reading…

Posted in nose | Tagged cat anatomy, cat flu, cat nose, cat's nose, cold weather, upper respiratory infections, uri | Leave a reply
Typical healthy nose - dry and warm

Should a cat have a cold wet nose?

PoC avatarPosted on January 2, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 2, 2020

I guess we are discussing domestic cats. I ask because the title was created by Google based on real searches. In my opinion it is not a great idea to try and diagnose a domestic cat’s health from the warmth … continue reading…

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Cat nose leather

Should a cat’s nose be hot or cold?

PoC avatarPosted on April 6, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 10, 2020

People ask quite a lot of questions about the domestic cat’s nose by which they mean the nose leather or the tip of the nose. Another similar question is whether a cat’s nose should be wet or dry. These questions … continue reading…

Posted in nose | Tagged bengal cat health, cat anatomy, cat health, cat nose | Leave a reply
Cat nose leather

Cat Nose Leather

PoC avatarPosted on January 24, 2019 by Michael BroadJanuary 24, 2019

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 … continue reading…

Posted in nose | Tagged Bengal cat, breeders, cat anatomy, Cat Associations, cat nose, cat sense of smell, inherited illnesses | 1 Reply
Cat smells air as person approaches

Why do cats smell your breath?

PoC avatarPosted on September 17, 2018 by Michael BroadSeptember 17, 2018

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 … continue reading…

Posted in nose | Tagged cat nose, cat sense of smell, cat senses | Leave a reply
Should my cat have a wet nose?

Should my cat have a wet nose?

PoC avatarPosted on May 24, 2018 by Michael BroadMay 24, 2018

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.

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Should cats have wet noses?

Should cats have wet noses?

PoC avatarPosted on May 7, 2017 by Michael BroadJune 21, 2018

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 … continue reading…

Posted in nose | Tagged cat health, cat health diagnosis, cat health problems, cat nose, cat's nose, home diagnosis, home treatments for cats | 1 Reply
Cat's sense of smell

How good is a cat’s sense of smell?

PoC avatarPosted on April 15, 2017 by Michael BroadApril 15, 2017

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 … continue reading…

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Cat Nose Color Changes

PoC avatarPosted on September 16, 2014 by Michael BroadSeptember 16, 2014

“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 … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Anatomy, nose | Tagged cat anatomy, cat health, cat's nose, pigmentation | 5 Replies

Cats and people like a soothing sense of community

PoC avatarPosted on February 21, 2014 by Michael BroadFebruary 23, 2014

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 … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Anatomy, nose, senses | Tagged cat friendships, cat nose, cat sense of smell, cat senses, human to cat relationship, scent exchange | 27 Replies

The Tip of a Cat’s Nose

PoC avatarPosted on February 8, 2014 by Michael BroadFebruary 9, 2014

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 … continue reading…

Posted in allergy, Bengal cat, Cat Anatomy, Cat Breeding, Cat Breeds, Cat Fancy, Cat Health, genetic diseases, Genetics, genetics, immune system depressionn, inbreeding, nose | 13 Replies

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