The reason why domestic cats sometimes use their paws to eat commercially made food is because it is natural to do so. I’m going to argue that if the domestic cat were more dexterous with their paws, they would use … continue reading…
Some people are visiting Google and searching for “my cat is always hungry”. They think their cat is always hungry. I will take a commonsense viewpoint on this problem. The first point that needs to be ticked off is the … continue reading…
Nowadays, biodegradable plastic bags are made from PLA (polylactic acid) which is derived from cornstarch. These bags are compostable. They are environmentally friendly. They’ve been around for a long time, at least since 2006 as reported on the Smithsonian website. … continue reading…
If and when domestic cats use their paws to eat food or to drink water they do so in a very specific way. They scoop up the food such as dry food pellets or water from their bowl into their … continue reading…
A lot has been written about why domestic cats paw around their food bowl. I expect that, by now, people know the reason why but for the sake of clarity I’ll restate it. In my experience, cats do this when … continue reading…
Are house cats scavengers? The answer is yes but domestic cats scavenge in a particular way by making informed choices while understandably avoiding foods that might make them very ill. When scavenging they try and ensure that their diet is … continue reading…
The first point to make is that not all domestic cats do this and those that do it don’t do it all the time. In fact, in my experience, it is not that usual. But if a cat has eaten … continue reading…
Why do cats eat food from the center of their bowl and leave the food at the edges? Cats don’t always do this but mine have tended to do it so the question is valid. Although it is a fine … continue reading…
I’m discussing domestic cats and whether they can get eating disorders, a definition of which is “…a range of psychological disorders characterised by abnormal or disturbed eating habits….’ What are we referring to? I have a feeling that some websites … continue reading…
This is a summary of the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) advice on how to feed domestic cats. The intention is to improve the life of domestic cats, reduce the chances of obesity and to try and meet the … continue reading…
This adorable Scottish Fold uses a lot of common sense in taste testing unfamiliar food on a spoon by (a) sniffing it (b) backing off and (c) taking a very small piece of the green stuff (pea purée?) on his … continue reading…
When I am owned by a cat that regularly eats with gusto, I thank the gods for rewarding me with a kitty that isn’t a picky eater. Two of my cats fit into that category, but when it comes to … continue reading…
This cat doesn’t believe in subtle body language signals. He just grabs that hand that feeds him and he happens to love ice cream. It looks like chocolate ice cream. He has a sweet tooth. God, first the kids have … continue reading…
I remember Jo Singer writing about her finicky felines;Â a good article featuring her Oriental Shorthair cats. I am sure many cat caretakers have the experience of their cat being difficult with new food even if it is better than the … continue reading…
Why do cats flick their water bowls? Because (a) it interests them (see the video immediately below) (b) they are unsure of it so they test it with their paw or (c) they prefer to drink water in puddles on … continue reading…
