INFOGRAPHIC explains trans-generational effects of prenatal stress in cats and other mammals

Trans-generational effects of prenatal stress in cats and other mammals in an infographic

‘Trans-generational’ means: through the generations i.e. something that is passed down or extends across multiple generations. In various contexts, it describes processes, effects, behaviors, or patterns that are inherited or transmitted from one generation to the next. ‘Prenatal’ means: relating to the medical and other care given to pregnant females before their offspring are born. I have converted this interesting research (cited below) into …

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Why does my cat blow hot and cold? Infographic explains.

Does the domestic cat blow hot and cold?

The infographic explains very succinctly why some cat caregivers might think that their cat blows hot and cold. As you probably know, “blowing hot and cold”, refers to inconsistent or unpredictable behaviour normally in a relationship between people but it might apply to a relationship between a cat a person as well. This is …

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Infographic answers the question “How can I tell if my cat is happy?”

Happy cat?

The infographic answers the question succinctly. There are other signs. But you can work backwards in answering the question. It is like this: a good cat caregiver creates a near perfect environment for their cat companion which ably meets a domestic cat’s requirements. Under these circumstances, assuming the cat is healthy and free of …

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Infographic on “I have an elderly female cat and want a kitten. What should I do?”

Compatible cats?

The infographic answers the question in the title and a subsidiary question on whether an older female cat might like to mother a new kitten introduced into the home. The source for the infographic is myself and Jackson Galaxy. The question comes from Quora.com and is the kind of question sometimes asked by caregivers. …

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Great-grandchildren of mums stressed before giving birth are also stressed

A mother stressed before giving birth passes that anxiety down the generations

This is a Royal Society Open Science study which should interest everyone including breeders of cats. I have to get cats into the article! But seriously it is information which should concern cat and dog breeders as well as humans. It is important I feel. In my opinion, the finding of the research is …

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