Web surfers ask “do cats miss their owners?” You’d think that there was no need to ask this question because cats are sentient beings with emotions who form friendships with other cats and humans. If a cat owner is good … please continue reading
When domestic cats eat ice cream their brains freeze. That’s what they say. It is because the cat appears to be temporarily frozen. Firstly, I wouldn’t say that their brain “freezes” and secondly cats may respond differently. I would say … please continue reading
The first example comes from Dr John Bradshaw’s book, “Cat Sense: The Feline Enigma Revealed“. Dr Bradshaw writes about the love between himself and his cat, Splodge, a neutered, long-haired, moggy. Splodge is a standoffish cat but he became very … please continue reading
It is sad but true: animals “grieve” for lost relatives. They also grieve for friends who have passed on. In one instance we are told a Siamese cat howled for days and would not eat after her sister died. It … please continue reading
A study concerning dogs, which I feel could equally as well be concerned with the domestic cat, indicates quite strongly that dogs can experience the emotion of jealousy. The emotion of jealousy is considered by some people to be a … please continue reading
Some people think that cats sulk. I believe they are wrong. What is the dictionary definition of sulking? “To be sullenly aloof or withdrawn, as in silent resentment or protest” (Free Dictionary) It seems to me that sulking requires a … please continue reading
by Michael (London, UK) Sad cat – photo by karp3diem (Flickr) People ask whether there is such a thing as cat grief. There are no easily accessible scientific studies, that I can find, which deal with this subject. Perhaps, though, … please continue reading
