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Points of interest about cats' paws

Infographic on points of interest about cats’ paws

PoC avatarPosted on December 19, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 19, 2022

Well, I love cats’ paws. As I say in the infographic they are deadly and delightful. They are soft and gentle when at rest but deadly when the cat wants to use their claws because it happens so fast and … continue reading…

Posted in paws | Tagged anatomy of a cat, cat anatomy, cat claws, cat paws, foot, left-pawed, paw pads, polydactyl cats, polydactylism, polydactyly | Leave a reply
Cats are digitigrades as they walk on their toes as is beautifully illustrated in this picture of a Siamese cat

12 facts about the digitigrade foot posture of cats

PoC avatarPosted on September 4, 2022 by Michael BroadSeptember 4, 2022

Here are 12 facts about the digitigrade foot posture of cats. Yes, most cat owners realise that their cats walk on their toes but if you were unsure, now you know 😃. There are three categories of foot posture (item … continue reading…

Posted in paws | Tagged cat anatomy, cat evolution, cat facts, cat gait, cat hunting, cat walking, digitigrades
Mystery cat picture? A grey-skined Sphynx (hairless cat) lying between some bedding with their fron paws sticking out.

Cat paw prints – clipart, photos, info.

PoC avatarPosted on January 27, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 27, 2022

A search for cat paw prints can mean one of two things: a search for clip art of paw prints and/or a cat’s tracks left in sand, earth or snow and sometimes rock! Consequently, I cover both topics on this … continue reading…

Posted in paws | Tagged anatomy of a cat, cat anatomy, cat claws, cat marking, cat marking territory, Cat Paw Prints, cat paws, cat skin glands, polydactyl cats, scent marking | Leave a reply
What is a cat with extra toes called answer polydactyl cat

What is a cat with extra toes called?

PoC avatarPosted on March 21, 2021 by Michael BroadMarch 21, 2021

The answer is in the illustration: polydactyl cat. As you see it is quite a popular search term on Google. So what is the origin of the word ‘polydactyl’? Well, you probably know that ‘poly’ means many and ‘dactyl’ means … continue reading…

Posted in paws | Tagged guinness world records, polydactyl cat, polydactyl cats | Leave a reply
Cat paw print in snow

Picture of cat paw print in snow tells a story

PoC avatarPosted on February 16, 2021 by Michael BroadFebruary 16, 2021

This picture of a paw print in snow from the forepaw of a domestic cat tells a story but what is the story? A picture is worth a thousand words, they say but what are those words? Pictures can mislead … continue reading…

Posted in paws | Tagged Cat Paw Prints, cat paws, pictures of cats, snow | Leave a reply
Picture of cat showing webbed feet

Hairless cat has duck’s feet

PoC avatarPosted on October 16, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 16, 2020

The webbing between the toes of domestic cats is particularly noticeable in this hairless cat, a Sphynx with outreaching paws.

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Posted in paws | Tagged anatomy of a cat, cat anatomy | Leave a reply
Cat Poly feet

Do polydactyl cats have problems?

PoC avatarPosted on April 19, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 19, 2020

Polydactyl cats have one problem which is untypical of domestic cats with the normal amount of toes. A polydactyl cat’s extra toes can cause a problem because the claws on those toes do not get any wear (or less wear) … continue reading…

Posted in paws | Tagged polydactyl cat, polydactyl cats | Leave a reply
Touching a cat's paws

Why do cats dislike their paws being touched?

PoC avatarPosted on July 16, 2019 by Michael BroadJanuary 24, 2020

Cats have a refined sense of touch. Their paw pads are extremely sensitive. They are packed with receptors which provide information on what is underneath their paws. Also their claws are packed with nerve endings. These nerves tell the cat … continue reading…

Posted in paws | Tagged cat anatomy, cat paws, paw pads
Pictures of cat paw prints

Pictures of cat paw prints

PoC avatarPosted on July 8, 2018 by Michael BroadJuly 8, 2018

They say that cats leave paw prints on our hearts. Here are some pictures of cat paw prints. You will find that 90% of the pictures of cat paw prints are tattoos (on people). No doubt they are very popular. … continue reading…

Posted in paws | Tagged Cat Paw Prints, cat paws, pictures of cats | Leave a reply
Spectrum and cat's paws

Picture of spectrum and cat’s paws generates applause

PoC avatarPosted on June 12, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 12, 2018

A nice, simple picture of a spectrum of light overlapping with a cat’s paw receives praise on Pinterest as it should. This is a cat in repose and it seems that a smart photographer has placed a glass prism to … continue reading…

Posted in paws | Tagged cat paws, cat photography, pictures of cats | Leave a reply

Feline Hypothermia and Frostbite

PoC avatarPosted on February 18, 2014 by Michael BroadFebruary 18, 2021

The winter has been brutal in Midwestern United States, I am told by the newspapers online. The subzero temperatures are far lower than any that we experience here in the UK. Midwestern United States is an area which is towards … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Anatomy, Cat Breeds, Cat Coats, Cat Health, double coat, ears, frostbite, fur, hypothermia, paws, Peterbald | Tagged cat health, cat hypothermia, feline frostbite, homemade shelter, treatment for frostbite in cats | 39 Replies

The Webbed Feet of Domestic Cats

PoC avatarPosted on August 3, 2012 by Michael BroadOctober 10, 2020

You don’t get the chance to notice the partially webbed feet of domestic cats unless the cat has no fur or if you feel between the toes of your cat. The space between a cat’s toes is not like the … continue reading…

Posted in paws | Tagged Bengal cat, cat anatomy, cat paws, fishing cat, Flat-Headed Cat, webbed cat feet | 43 Replies

Cat’s paw pads are raw

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadSeptember 18, 2014

by Elizabeth Freire (Brooklyn, NY, U.S.) The other day I noticed my hyper cat Henry was hiding a lot and hardly saying anything much less socializing with my other cats. I found it strange so I looked him over and … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Anatomy, paws | Tagged cat paws | Leave a reply

Polydactyl Cats

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadSeptember 24, 2016

Polydactyl cats have more than the usual number of toes. The normal number is five on each of the paws of the front limbs and four on each of the paws of the hind limbs. Polydactyl cats have 6 or … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Anatomy, paws | Tagged cat facts, cat information, cat paws, polydactyl cats | 3 Replies

Our New Polydactyl Arrival

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 20, 2018

by Kathy White (Ingleside, Il. USA) Last weekend we found a so called stray cat. My neighbor Bill (my fellow animal lover neighbor) kept asking me about a grey cat with white on it. I’m sure you’re all familiar with … continue reading…

Posted in paws | Tagged domestic cat, non-pedigreed cat, polydactyl cat | Leave a reply
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