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My cat is biting her nails

PoC avatarPosted on June 9, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 9, 2020

This is very likely to be completely normal feline behaviour. It is part of the self-grooming process. Your cat is attempting to remove the outer layer of one of her claws which they also do by scratching a scratching post … Continue reading →

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Your cat is over-grooming. Here are some ideas to analyze and stop it

PoC avatarPosted on September 26, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 26, 2019

Your cat is losing hair, perhaps on her belly or on the inside of her legs. As these are accessible places for a cat who wants to groom she will normally start at these places. Over-groomed, easily accessible places indicate … Continue reading →

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Tip: if your cat is not grooming something is wrong

PoC avatarPosted on June 11, 2019 by Michael BroadJune 11, 2019

Domestic cats are hardwired to groom themselves daily. In fact, it could be more than once daily so if you don’t see it something could be wrong which needs attention. It is a nice cat health tip for the vigilant … Continue reading →

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Computer screen stops cat scratching himself but he does not realise it

PoC avatarPosted on May 26, 2019 by Michael BroadMay 26, 2019

Computer screen stops cat scratching himself but he does not realise it. What does it say about domestic cats?

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Do wild cats have the same problem with hairballs that domestic cats do?

PoC avatarPosted on February 26, 2019 by Michael BroadFebruary 27, 2019

Do wild cats have hairballs? There are two initial points to make about this question. Firstly, it is not the sort of topic covered in the best technical books on the wild cat species. Secondly, all cats, domestic and wild, … Continue reading →

Posted in grooming | Tagged african lion, cat grooming, wild cat species | Leave a reply

Domestic cats lick fur instinctively

PoC avatarPosted on October 1, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 1, 2018

My belief is that domestic cats lick fur instinctively by which I mean without conscious thought. It just happens. This goes against the grain of what we want to believe. You’d have thought that cats would have some conscious control … Continue reading →

Posted in grooming | Tagged allogrooming, cat behavior, cat grooming, cat licking, cat video | 1 Reply

Itchy Kitties: Cats that Self-Groom Excessively

PoC avatarPosted on November 19, 2015 by Jo SingerNovember 19, 2015

Cats are both predators and prey. As an instinctual survival strategy, to avoid detection they are extremely fastidious about their personal hygiene. Amazingly, cats can spend up to 50% of each day self-grooming. There are times however, when cats overdo … Continue reading →

Posted in grooming | Tagged alopecia, cat anxiety, cat behavior, cat emotions, cat overgrooming | 4 Replies

Bezo-Pet paste for digestive tract lubrication

PoC avatarPosted on August 30, 2013 by Michael BroadAugust 30, 2013

Suzy mentioned TigerLily’s problem with hairballs. Long haired cats can have problems with hairballs. They can cause obstructions. For Charlie (my cat) hairballs seem to have grazed the lining of his lower intestine or at least inflammed it slightly. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Anatomy, Cat Behavior, Cat Coats, Cat Health, fur, grooming, hairballs | Tagged Cat Hairballs, cat health problems, long haired cats | 7 Replies

Cats Home Alone

PoC avatarPosted on August 18, 2013 by Michael BroadAugust 18, 2013

We should be aware of what our cat gets up to when alone at home. The video below is a tough one to watch. There is no violence, just nothing but transparent loneliness and obvious separation anxiety. Heartbreaking. I was … Continue reading →

Posted in anxiety, Cat Behavior, cat emotions, cat welfare, grooming, Human to cat relationship, inappropriate elimination, new cat, separation anxiety | Tagged cat emotions, separation anxiety | 8 Replies

Does cat hair annoy you?

PoC avatarPosted on July 25, 2013 by Michael BroadJuly 25, 2013

Does cat hair annoy you? No, is my answer and I’ll tell you why. I am used it. It never really bothered me but I am completely used to it, now. I treat it the same way I treat dust … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Anatomy, fur, grooming, Human to cat relationship | Tagged cat grooming, cat hair, cat hair shedding | 27 Replies

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