What affects us affects cats
This is an uncommon and subtle form of feline body language I believe. I’d expect many cat caregivers to never see it but it is a very noticeable part of my cat’s set of body language behaviours. What is rather strange about it is that it looks uncomfortable. It can’t be that uncomfortable but …
An infographic designed to be a reminder that domestic cats are not always quite the threat to bird populations that ornithologists want us to believe. There has been a tendency in the past for ornithologists and bird loving scientists to disseminate misleading information about domestic cat bird predation in an effort to encourage legislators …
This is a 2-page infographic which explains why the domestic cat is such an exceptional jumper; something that we as cat caregivers are accustomed to and expect. We don’t really see anything exceptional about it but the skill is exceptional and amazing; all thanks to an anatomy designed by nature over millions of years. …
We experience the pleasure and bonding of the domestic cat’s thankyou kiss a lot or we should if we are in a good relationship with our cat companion. We stroke and kiss our cat and they lick our hand and come into contact with us for warmth and friendship (which included scent exchange). The …
Question: The domestic cat having inherited its wildcat ancestor’s characteristics and living in a human environment is instinctively cautious and at times defensive of, for example, unknown objects and strangers etc. Agree? Response would be: Absolutely! Just like humans, cats have unique personalities that influence how they react to new situations. Confident and social …
Not all domestic cats hide their feces. Sometimes they don’t in the litter tray perhaps because through excellent cat caregiving they feel equal to their caregiver and non-submissive. If a cat feels secure, confident, and perhaps even equal to its human, it may not feel the need to display submissive behavior by covering its …
Human facial expressions are significantly more obvious than those of domestic cats due to several key biological, evolutionary, and social factors: 1. Evolutionary Adaptations for Communication 2. Facial Musculature Differences 3. Domestication Effects 4. Role of Vocalization vs. Expression 5. Eyebrow Movement & Whites of the Eyes (Sclera Visibility) Conclusion: Human facial expressions evolved …
The infographic summarises and the text expands on the topic of the scent glands of the domestic cat. I hope it is useful to visitors. Cat behaviour is often seen in marking with scent when the product of the glands is deposited on us, other cats and on objects. The depositing of scent on …
