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Cat hissing at another cat

Just moved house, cats are hissing at each other!

PoC avatarPosted on July 26, 2022 by Michael BroadJuly 26, 2022

This is about domestic cats using their sense of smell to identify other cats even when they know each other and with whom they are normally friendly. This scenario has been discussed on two major websites, mumsnet.com and quora.com. I … continue reading…

Posted in senses | Tagged cat body scent, cat identification, cat scent, cat sense of smell
Cat is unaware that an earthquake is about to strike

Can cats sense an earthquake coming? No!

PoC avatarPosted on June 13, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 13, 2022

Can cats sense an earthquake coming? No, based on the videos I have seen and studies that I have read. I’ve just watched several TikTok videos of cats when an earthquake arrived. Every one of the cats were surprised by … continue reading…

Posted in senses | Tagged cat behavior, cat senses, cat video, cats and earthquake awareness | 2 Replies
Gabs sits on tablecloth because it felt warmer than the cold stone kitchen counter

Do cats feel the cold (and cold objects)?

PoC avatarPosted on October 17, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 17, 2021

Yes, unquestionably, domestic cats feel the cold and cold objects. My first argument is that if cats feel the warmth then they must be able to feel the cold. We know that cats like to go to warm places. We … continue reading…

Posted in senses | Tagged cat senses | 2 Replies
My cat settled down after being befuddled by pine sap on his paw

Pine tree sap on his paw left my cat befuddled

PoC avatarPosted on May 15, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 15, 2021

This is a minor experience both for me and my cat but it clearly indicates the major importance in the life of domestic cats of their sense of smell. He came in yesterday with some pine tree sap on his … continue reading…

Posted in senses | Tagged cat environment, cat nose, cat sense of smell, human to cat relationship, scent, scent exchange | Leave a reply
Cats can't taste sweetness

Is it true that cats can’t taste sweetness?

PoC avatarPosted on October 13, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 13, 2020

It is ironic that about 31% of dry cat food is carbohydrates. It has to be in order to make the stuff. And I think it is correct to say that carbohydrates taste sweet to at least some degree. Therefore, … continue reading…

Posted in senses | Tagged cat anatomy, cat senses, cat taste, cat tongue | 3 Replies
Garden mint

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
BO chemical in humans - thioalcohol

Humans hate their body odour but cats love it

PoC avatarPosted on July 28, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 28, 2020

A lot has been written about the domestic cat’s dependence on scent. They depend upon it in so many aspects of their lives. It is crucially important to them. They love the scent of their human guardians. The bedroom is … continue reading…

Posted in senses | Tagged cat body scent, cat scent, cat sense of smell, human to cat relationship, scent | Leave a reply
Smell is big for cats

Why does my cat get excited when I get out of the shower?

PoC avatarPosted on June 22, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 22, 2020

An alternative version of the question is, “Why does my cat bite me when I get out of the shower?” The same reason is behind both aspects of feline behaviour. For me, it is all to do with scent. The … continue reading…

Posted in senses | Tagged cat senses, cat's nose, human to cat relationship, scent | Leave a reply
Do cats have a sense of time passing?

Do cats have a sense of time passing?

PoC avatarPosted on June 3, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 3, 2020

The question is specific, do cats feel time passing? Do they reflect on it? We have to start with whether they have a sense of time. Domestic cat’s sense of time Do cats have a sense of time like humans? … continue reading…

Posted in senses | Tagged cat behavior, cat senses, human to cat relationship, routines, time | Leave a reply
Scent as a attractant to domestic cat

Video which shows us how important human scent is to domestic cat companions

PoC avatarPosted on March 6, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 6, 2020

As a cat guardian you can’t underestimate the importance of scent (aka body odour) to the domestic cat. It seems that their world revolves around smell. It is at least the equal of sight to our cats. Cats use scent … continue reading…

Posted in senses | Tagged cat behavior, cat nose, cat scent, cat senses, cat's nose, scent, scent exchange | Leave a reply
Mochi frozen by the sound and feel of minor earthquake

Cat freezes on his first earthquake experience

PoC avatarPosted on October 21, 2019 by Michael BroadOctober 21, 2019

Mochi is the cat in the video. He has just experienced the feeling of a minor earthquake were are told in the Twitter feed. He looks frozen to the spot. His owner certainly thinks that he is scared and frozen. … continue reading…

Posted in senses | Tagged cat senses, cats and earthquake awareness, natural disasters | Leave a reply
Psychic cat predicts a girl for Meghan

Psychic cat predicts that Meghan Markle is going to have a baby girl

PoC avatarPosted on April 3, 2019 by Michael BroadApril 3, 2019

Meghan Markle is 38 weeks pregnant at the date of this short post. That comes from a pregnancy expert on the parents.com website. There is a well-known domestic cat whose name is Phoenix who is able to make predictions! Phoenix … continue reading…

Posted in senses | Tagged cat senses, psychic cat | Leave a reply

Do cats pick up on human emotions?

PoC avatarPosted on February 21, 2019 by Michael BroadOctober 16, 2019

Do cats pick up on human emotions? Yes, certainly if it is the cat’s guardian (owner) who is interacting with the cat. This is because domestic cats learn, in their interactions with their owners, their body language including specifically their … continue reading…

Posted in senses | Tagged cat behavior, human emotions, human to cat relationship | 9 Replies
Blind cat uses nose like a blind person uses a white cane

Blind cat searching for food uses his nose like a blind person uses a white cane

PoC avatarPosted on February 21, 2019 by Michael BroadFebruary 21, 2019

This video is not hugely significant in the grand scheme of domestic cat life on the planet but it is interesting to see a blind domestic cat using his nose to track down food. He scans from left to right … continue reading…

Posted in senses | Tagged blind cat, cat sense of smell, cat senses | 1 Reply
Cat trained to do the ball in cup trick

How this cat beats the ball in cup trick

PoC avatarPosted on January 27, 2019 by Michael BroadJanuary 27, 2019

This cat looks really cool beating the ball in cup trick every time. There is only one way he achieves this. It’s a combination of training and the domestic cats super hearing. You’ll see the owner bounce the ball before … continue reading…

Posted in senses | Tagged cat senses, cat training, hearing | 1 Reply

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