Hairless cat has duck’s feet
The webbing between the toes of domestic cats is particularly noticeable in this hairless cat, a Sphynx with outreaching paws.
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Do polydactyl cats have problems?
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) which might cause them to grow into the paw pads. Regularly checking and trimming …
Why do cats dislike their paws being touched?
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 how far each claw is extended and the amount of resistance the claw is …
Pictures of cat paw prints
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. There is definitely a trend, a big trend, in getting a tattoo and paw …
Picture of spectrum and cat’s paws generates applause
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 one side to cast a spectrum of light over the paws. If it was …
Feline Hypothermia and Frostbite
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 the top and the middle of the US. The region consists of 12 states. …
Comparison human hand and arm to cat paw and foreleg
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 the ground other than the toes. So, having checked out the bone structure of …
The Webbed Feet of Domestic Cats
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 space between a human’s fingers. There is noticeable webbing akin to that found on …
