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Walking in the opposite direction can encourage a cat to go through an open door or gate

Going in the opposite direction can encourage a cat to go through a door or gate

PoC avatarPosted on April 22, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 22, 2021

Sometimes we need to encourage a cat to come into the house, or for whatever reason go through a gate or door opening. You don’t want to be aggressive when you do this. And if you try and grab your … continue reading…

Posted in interaction with owner | Tagged cat behavior, interacting with your cat, strange cat behavior | Leave a reply
Cat active at night under the full moon

How many cat owners do night shift to interact with their cat to a maximum?

PoC avatarPosted on February 3, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 3, 2020

Most of us realise that humans are out of step with their domestic cat companions. Domestic cats, although highly adaptable, are crepuscular animals at least. Some are distinctly nocturnal and they are also active in the daytime but I suspect … continue reading…

Posted in interaction with owner | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior problems, cat crepuscular activity, domestic cat behavior, human to cat relationship | 2 Replies
Cat brings stick inside home. Why?

Why is this cat bringing sticks into the home? Here’s my answer.

PoC avatarPosted on March 4, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 16, 2020

“Stop bring sticks back” says the cat’s owner immediately after her cat has popped through the cat flap and deposited a twig on the doormat. What is going on? The cat is described as ‘not normal’. I’d disagree. Everything a … continue reading…

Posted in interaction with owner | Tagged cat behavior, cat prey, strange cat behavior | 4 Replies
Picture of happy boy and content cat just after adoption

Do kittens still see their primary owner as mommy even if the owner is a boy?

PoC avatarPosted on December 7, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 8, 2018

Do kittens still see their primary owner as mommy even if the owner is a boy? Yes, is the answer. They see the primary owner as a surrogate mother who in providing food and security keeps their cat in a … continue reading…

Posted in interaction with owner | Tagged cat ownership, human to cat relationship, interspecies friendships, mother cat | 2 Replies
Cat domination!

If a cat walks over your head and sits on your shoulder is she trying to dominate you?

PoC avatarPosted on October 22, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 22, 2018

If a cat walks over your head and sits on your shoulder is she trying to dominate you? The short answer is no. The reason why your cat walks over your head and settles down on your shoulder is because … continue reading…

Posted in interaction with owner | Tagged cat behavior, dominant cat, human to cat relationship, interspecies friendships | 2 Replies
Cat smells person

My cat likes to smell my mouth

PoC avatarPosted on July 4, 2018 by Michael BroadJuly 4, 2018

‘My cat likes to smell my mouth’, online websurfers tell Google. This does not apply to me personally but it does to a lot of cat owners. Although my cat does occasionally like to smell my breath and makes a … continue reading…

Posted in interaction with owner | Tagged cat behavior, cat nose, cat sense of smell, scent exchange | Leave a reply

Why do cats sniff your face when sleeping?

PoC avatarPosted on May 24, 2017 by Michael BroadMarch 9, 2018

People ask why their cats sniff their face when they’re sleeping. The answer must be a common sense one. Cats use their sense of smell far more than we do. They use their sense of smell as much as we … continue reading…

Posted in interaction with owner | Tagged cat behavior, cat sense of smell, human to cat relationship | 5 Replies
Rescue cat good ending

Foster cat from a New York shelter saves baby and gets a forever home

PoC avatarPosted on October 9, 2016 by Elisa Black-TaylorOctober 9, 2016

Your feel-good story this week comes out of the New Springfield community in Staten Island, New York, where an unwanted shelter cat who was being fostered has proven his worth by saving a life. Because of his good deed, this … continue reading…

Posted in interaction with owner | Tagged cat behavior, Cat News, cat saves, foster cat, human to cat relationship, shelter cats, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | 2 Replies

Cat “kisses” teddy bear

PoC avatarPosted on July 26, 2015 by Michael BroadJuly 26, 2015

This cat is not kissing! A domestic cat suckling a teddy bear is not as unusual as it looks. The cat is still suckling and the argument is that the cat has been weaned too early and is suckling on … continue reading…

Posted in interaction with owner | Tagged cat suckling, human to cat relationship, weaning kittens | 2 Replies

Study supports what we already know about how to stroke a cat

PoC avatarPosted on March 18, 2015 by Michael BroadMarch 18, 2015

I’ll have to keep this brief because there is not much to say but it is nice when academics confirm what we know. Although the findings of the study are very limited, I have to say. This study concerns a … continue reading…

Posted in interaction with owner | Tagged cat behavior, petting a cat | 3 Replies

How Does Your Cat Wake You up?

PoC avatarPosted on May 5, 2014 by Michael BroadMay 5, 2014

Cats like to wake us up in the morning for breakfast. I suppose a cat wakes up earlier than us; it seems that way anyway. It is probably because they are crepuscular and like to be active at dawn and … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Behavior, interaction with owner | Tagged cat behavior, cat crepuscular activity | 25 Replies
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