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Why do cats bury their waste?

PoC avatarPosted on August 16, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 16, 2020

The question in the title is not strictly accurate because it implies that domestic cats always bury their waste and they don’t. By waste the questioner must mean faeces and urine. Sometimes both these waste products are used to mark … Continue reading →

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Why do cats bury their poop?

PoC avatarPosted on January 25, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 25, 2020

I believe that the question refers to domestic cats so I’ll confine my answer to that species of cat although the answer will be similar for other species. The first point to make is that not all domestic cats bury … Continue reading →

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Heart-shaped cat poop from litter tray tells you your cat loves you

PoC avatarPosted on January 4, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 4, 2020

As someone said, it is the little things that make the world go round and in this case put a little smile our face. SOME MORE ON CAT POOP!

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Posted in defecating | Tagged cat, cat litter, cat poop, defecating, pictures of cats, pooping | Leave a reply

Elf on the Shelf snow angel used as cat litter tray

PoC avatarPosted on December 23, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 23, 2019

The picture of the Elf on a Shelf surrounded by sugar granules was meant to be part of a Christmas tradition involving placing toy elves around the home during December to check on whether children are being nice or naughty. … Continue reading →

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How do cats automatically know how to use a litter box?

PoC avatarPosted on October 11, 2019 by Michael BroadOctober 11, 2019

The answer to the question is straightforward and because it is pretty obvious this is going to be a short post! Think about the typical home: there is nothing in it which is remotely like the soil (the earth and … Continue reading →

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Cat smart enough to make his own litter tray when access to his was barred

PoC avatarPosted on March 26, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 26, 2019

This is a cute little story which really could be told in one sentence and one photo but I have expanded on it as this form of cat behaviour is interesting. The cat’s owner (guardian) accidentally closed the doorway which … Continue reading →

Posted in defecating | Tagged cat litter tray, cat marking territory, cat poop, defecating, litter boxes, pooping, scent marking | 2 Replies

Do All Cats Bury Their Poop?

PoC avatarPosted on January 24, 2018 by Michael BroadJanuary 24, 2018

Web surfers ask whether all cats bury their poop and the answer is a categorical No. There is a general belief that domestic cat bury their poop but this is incorrect. In fact I can remember my previous domestic cat … Continue reading →

Posted in defecating | Tagged cat behavior, cat marking, pooping | 2 Replies

UK: Middle Class Neighbours Fight Over Cat Poop

PoC avatarPosted on March 13, 2014 by Michael BroadMarch 27, 2019

This is a little vignette of a cat story from middle England and the middle class. I wonder how Americans would behave in comparison to these two Brits. It depends on the person; that must be the answer. A dispute … Continue reading →

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“Killer cat parasite” infects whales. Defending the cat

PoC avatarPosted on March 1, 2014 by Michael BroadMarch 27, 2019

The newspaper headlines proclaiming “killer cat parasite” and “public health warning” are typically sensationalist. However, I expect it from online newspapers. Here are some examples of headlines: Arctic Whales Infected With Domestic Cat Parasite Public health warning as cat parasite … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Behavior, defecating, hunting, hunting birds, Toxoplasmosis | Tagged oocysts, Toxoplasma gondii, toxoplasmosis | 5 Replies

Declawing created a cat from hell

PoC avatarPosted on November 13, 2013 by Michael BroadJune 29, 2014

This is a very instructional video about the impact that declawing can have on a cat’s behaviour and health. It is such a classic. A genuine cat expert, Jackson Galaxy (exotic name, sensible thinking), properly analysed this sweet looking Himalayan … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Anatomy, Cat Food, Cat Health, cat welfare, claws, Declawing, defecating, Human to cat relationship, inappropriate elimination, Injury, Veterinarians | Tagged Bad Cat Behavior, bad veterinarians, declawing cats, inappropriate elimination | 6 Replies

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