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University of Guelph’s one cat meal a day study ignores the size of the stomach

PoC avatarPosted on September 28, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 30, 2020

The domestic cat’s stomach is too small for a big, one meal a day mild fasting, feeding regime as suggested by the University of Guelph researchers. I discuss this. You may have read about the well-publicised study carried out by … Continue reading →

Posted in stomach | Tagged canada, cat anatomy, cat diet, cat feeding behavior, cat stomach, cat study, diet, feeding cats, study | 2 Replies

What causes the range of eye colors in cats?

PoC avatarPosted on September 23, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 23, 2020

The total amount of melanin (pigment) in the iris of the eye determines the range of eye colours in cats and in humans. The same principles apply to all animals with a similar eye anatomy. The pigment ‘melanin’ is produced … Continue reading →

Posted in cat eyes | Tagged blue eyes, cat anatomy, cat eyes, cat genetics, dominant white gene, genes, inheritance, piebald gene, white spotting gene | Leave a reply

Can I touch my cat’s whiskers?

PoC avatarPosted on September 15, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 15, 2020

The question is for non-expert cat owners. Yes, you can touch your cat’s whiskers as much as you like. In fact you can stroke the side of your cat’s face which means that you will brush against her whiskers. Cats … Continue reading →

Posted in whiskers | Tagged cat anatomy, cat whiskers, human to cat relationship, petting a cat | Leave a reply

Domestic cats can think rationally

PoC avatarPosted on September 13, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 13, 2020

I have just run an informal experiment which proves to me that domestic cats can think rationally. What does thinking rationally mean? For me, rational thought means that the animal, either a non-human animal or the human animal, applies logic … Continue reading →

Posted in cat intelligence | Tagged cat anatomy, cat intelligence, rational thought | Leave a reply

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 →

Posted in nose | Tagged cat health, cat nose, cat's nose | Leave a reply

Do cats like the smell of mint?

PoC avatarPosted on September 7, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 7, 2020

Do cats like the smell of mint is the question and the answer appears to be yes but there is quite a lot of confusion surrounding a discussion about cats and mint. I was drawn into the subject because Japan’s … Continue reading →

Posted in senses | Tagged catnip, mint, plants poisonous to cats, toxic to cats | Leave a reply

Why is my cat staring at the wall?

PoC avatarPosted on September 6, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 6, 2020

Your cat is not staring at the wall. She’s probably staring at a place on the wall where there is an insect or where there is some other source of sound which she has picked up. You probably can’t see … Continue reading →

Posted in hearing | Tagged cat anatomy, cat behavior, cat evolution, cat senses, hearing | Leave a reply

You can tell a lot from a cat’s eyes

PoC avatarPosted on September 5, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 5, 2020

You can tell a lot from a cat’s eyes both in respect of health, mood and more. Health All of the below require the intervention of a vet. You must have heard of it, the nictitating membrane. This is the … Continue reading →

Posted in eyes | Tagged cat anatomy, cat behavior, cat behavior explained, Cat Body Language, cat emotions, cat eyes, cat feelings, cat health, cat health diagnosis, home, mood | Leave a reply

Are cats’ eyes more sensitive to light?

PoC avatarPosted on September 5, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 5, 2020

Yes, cats’ eyes are more sensitive to light than those of humans. This is why they shine in the dark because of a reflective layer behind the retina which is called the tapetum lucidum – translation: “bright tapestry”. Humans do … Continue reading →

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5 facts about blue-eyed domestic cats

PoC avatarPosted on August 27, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 27, 2020

People ask the following questions about blue-eyed cats: Are blue-eyed cat deaf? Are blue-eyed cats blind? Are blue-eyed cats rare? Are blue-eyed cats more sensitive to light? Are blue-eyed cats more expensive? These are my answers: Blue-eyed cats are often … Continue reading →

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