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Momma cat with kitten asks for a caregiver

Female, domestic stray cat has a kitten and knows she needs a human caregiver and asks

PoC avatarPosted on June 11, 2022 by Michael BroadAugust 3, 2022

There is only one way to interpret the behaviour of this stray, female domestic cat who leads the video maker on a rainy day towards a lobby area of what appears to be an apartment block where she has her … continue reading…

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Sphynx mum and kittens

Kitten development – comprehensive discussion

PoC avatarPosted on April 24, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 24, 2022

In this article on kitten development, I refer to the development of the domestic cat after birth. About 70% of kittens are born nose and feet first (the so called “diving position”). They are covered in a transparent membrane (foetal … continue reading…

Posted in kitten development | Tagged cat anatomy, cat mothering, Kitten Development, kittens, newborn kittens, observational learning, weaning kittens | 1 Reply
Belly up sleeping is in the family

5 reasons why mother cats kill their kittens

PoC avatarPosted on March 30, 2022 by Michael BroadMarch 30, 2022

People ask why mother cats kill their kittens. Here are five possible reasons. The first general point to make is that inexperienced mothers are more likely to kill her kittens. And stress plays a major role. There may also be … continue reading…

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Picture of Sphynx mother and her newborn kittens looking like something out of the Alien series

What is the largest litter of kittens on record?

PoC avatarPosted on January 18, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 18, 2022

There is an official world record for the largest number of kittens in a single litter. The source of the information is, of course, the Guinness World Records website. They state very succinctly that the world’s largest litter of domestic … continue reading…

Posted in litter size | Tagged cat mothering, guinness world records, kittens, litter size, newborn kittens, queens | Leave a reply
Mother cat with kitten

Do domestic cat mothers instinctively know how to care for their offspring?

PoC avatarPosted on October 9, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 9, 2021

Not always, is the answer. You would have thought that as the domestic cat is considered to be barely domesticated that they would have inherited the full range of parenting skills from their wild cat ancestor but it seems not … continue reading…

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Cat eats mouse in 60 seconds

Why do domestic cats bring prey animals into their owner’s home?

PoC avatarPosted on July 26, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 26, 2021

You may know the answer so I won’t go on about this. It’s actually often a reversal of roles depending on the gender of the cat. Normally the human owner of a domestic cat is the surrogate mother, the provider … continue reading…

Posted in mothering | Tagged cat mothering, cat prey, female cat, kittens, male cat, male cat behavior | Leave a reply
Mother and kitten

Do cats recognise their mothers?

PoC avatarPosted on June 30, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 2, 2021

I argue that cats recognise their mothers based on the evidence including how their recognise their human guardian.

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Woman does anogenital stimulation on one of her kittens which she has bred

Why does my cat stick his rear in the air when I stroke him?

PoC avatarPosted on June 27, 2021 by Michael BroadJune 27, 2021

This form of feline behaviour is a reflection on the fact that adult domestic cats relate to their owners as their mothers. They might not relate to their owners as their mothers all the time but in this instance they … continue reading…

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Newborn kitten dumped in trash can by teenagers

Do cats abandon their kittens if you touch them?

PoC avatarPosted on June 26, 2021 by Michael BroadJune 26, 2021

With reference to domestic and feral cats, mothers do not abandon their newborn kittens if you touch them. But the question opens the door to a much bigger topic and before I address that topic, I will expand on the … continue reading…

Posted in mothering | Tagged cat mothering, cat teeth cleaning, early weaning, handling kittens, human to cat relationship, kittens, weaning kittens | Leave a reply
Sibling suckling

Sibling Suckling

PoC avatarPosted on June 23, 2021 by Michael BroadJune 23, 2021

“Sibling suckling” is when domestic cats beyond the age of weaning suckle on each other for reassurance and comfort.

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Posted in weaning | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat behavior problems, cat mothering, cat suckling, early weaning, kittens, weaning kittens, wool-sucking | Leave a reply
Selkirk Rex kittens - Poodle cat kittens

How often can a cat give birth in a year?

PoC avatarPosted on June 22, 2021 by Michael BroadJune 22, 2021

Domestic cats give birth 2-3 times per year. As for the wild cats, it is normally once per year

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Posted in mothering | Tagged births, cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat mothering, cats mating, estrus, oestrus | Leave a reply
Family cat springs into action to stop child falling down long staircase which would have cause possible serious injury and worse

Can cats protect humans?

PoC avatarPosted on June 12, 2021 by Michael BroadJune 12, 2021

If we are to assess whether domestic cats protect humans, we have to look at the nature of the relationship. In terms of the physical ability to protect a human I think the answer is yes but there are limitations … continue reading…

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Stray cat makes a den for her kittens in a bird's nest

Mother cat makes den for herself and her kittens in a bird’s nest

PoC avatarPosted on May 18, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 18, 2021

AMERSHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UK: Highly unusually, a tabby stray cat made a den for herself and her three kittens in a bird’s nest in a tree. Also, unusually, a tomcat was watching over the kittens as well. Cats Protection, a cat … continue reading…

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Mother cat grabs her newborn kitten by the scruff of the neck

Mother cat grabs newborn kitten by the scruff of the neck

PoC avatarPosted on March 25, 2021 by Michael BroadMarch 25, 2021

This is a cool photograph because when you first see it you are unsure if you are looking at an adult domestic cat killing or eating a newborn kitten (!) or a mother cat grabbing her newborn by the scruff … continue reading…

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Woman does anogenital stimulation on one of her kittens which she has bred

Why do cats raise their butts when you pet them on their back?

PoC avatarPosted on December 15, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 15, 2020

Cats raise their bottoms to facilitate their mother’s anogenital stimulation. It is a neonatal reflex action by the kitten. It’s instinctive and is carried out automatically.

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