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Why do domestic cats sometimes use their paws to eat and drink?

PoC avatarPosted on July 7, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 7, 2020

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 →

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Domestic cat paws around her food bowl. The insight it provides.

PoC avatarPosted on May 31, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 31, 2020

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 →

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Are house cats scavengers?

PoC avatarPosted on October 20, 2019 by Michael BroadOctober 20, 2019

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 →

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My cat tries to cover her food after she eats. Why does she do this?

PoC avatarPosted on September 17, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 17, 2019

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 →

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Why do cats eat food from the center of their bowl and leave the food at the edges?

PoC avatarPosted on January 12, 2019 by Michael BroadJanuary 12, 2019

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 →

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Can cats get eating disorders?

PoC avatarPosted on November 7, 2018 by Michael BroadNovember 7, 2018

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 →

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Managing the domestic cat’s feeding process to improve their quality of life

PoC avatarPosted on November 2, 2018 by Michael BroadNovember 3, 2018

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 →

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Cute cat uses paw to taste test unfamiliar food

PoC avatarPosted on October 27, 2017 by Michael BroadOctober 30, 2017

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 →

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Feeding cats can be challenging: The ramblings of a frustrated kitty guardian

PoC avatarPosted on March 10, 2016 by Jo SingerMarch 10, 2016

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 →

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Sod cat body language. Gimme the ice cream now!

PoC avatarPosted on July 13, 2015 by Michael BroadJuly 13, 2015

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 →

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